Pair of 18th century American brass and iron knife blade fireplace andirons with penny feet. Note the line in the brass top indicating a two part mold; this is what identifies early period andirons. Dimensions: 20" high x 9.5" wide x 15" deep. Excellent condition. For a similar example please see: 'Early American Andirons and Other Fireplace Accessories' by Henry J. Kauffman and Quentin H. Bowers, page 51, published by Thomas Nelson, Nashville and New York, in 1974.
RDS Richard D. Scofield tall aged tin wall sconce in the circa 1760 style. Electrified, with hand dipped beeswax candle cover. Measures 17" high x 8" wide at the top/6" wide at the sides x 3.75" deep. Richard D. Scofield made the finest exact copies of period American lighting in the country and was allowed by Historic Deerfield to make copies of its collection. After he died at an early age, the company continued under different ownership but finally closed.
Fine exact reproduction of the colonial acanthus arm chandelier in the Sturbridge Village Museum collection, hand crafted by Richard D. Scofield of Period Lighting Fixtures in the 1980s. This chandelier features a hand-turned painted wood shaft with aged tin arms. Measures 28” W X 15” H. The arms extend 10" and are 6" high at the bottom curve. Richard D. Scofield made the finest exact copies of period American lighting in the country and was allowed by Historic Deerfield to make copies of its collection. After he died at an early age, the company continued under different ownership but finally closed. The earlier works like this one are coveted by collectors of period Americana.
RDS historic reproduction pineapple wall sconce by Richard D. Scofield. All hand crafted from aged patinated oxidized copper. Hand dipped real beeswax candle cover. Measures 16.5 inches high x 6.5 inches wide x 4.5 inches deep. Richard D. Scofield made the finest exact copies of period American lighting in the country and was allowed by Historic Deerfield to make copies of its collection.
RDS historic reproduction pineapple wall sconce by Richard D. Scofield. All hand crafted from aged patinated tin. Hand dipped real beeswax candle cover. Measures 16.5 inches high x 6.5 inches wide x 4.5 inches deep. Richard D. Scofield made the finest exact copies of period American lighting in the country and was allowed by Historic Deerfield to make copies of its collection.