Period Lighting Fixtures historic reproduction tin double candle wall sconce hand crafted from aged patinated tin. Measures 15 inches high x 10 inches wide x 6 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. 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. Please see the original Period Lighting Fixtures catalogue.
Period Lighting Fixtures Historic Deerfield style 7 arm chandelier, hand made by Richard D. Scofield. It measures 21 inches high by 29 inches wide. Hand dipped beeswax candle covers with tin leaves and steel shaft. 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.
Handmade sunburst mirrored back tin wall sconces c1920. Newly rewired to accept 15- 40 watt candle bulbs. Note the graduated hand cut individual mirrors. Superb craftsmanship. Each measures 9.5 inches in diameter.
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.
Period Lighting Fixtures by Richard D. Scofield 8 arm chandelier. This a copy of a New York 1750-1775 period chandelier. Turned and painted shaft with brass collar and brass arms. Hand dipped beeswax candle covers. Measures 20" high x 20" long x 31" wide, with a 12" hook. Excellent working condition. 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. See this exact fixture on page 17 of the original Period Lighting Fixtures catalogue. His catalogue states: "The delicate reverse curve of the scrolled arms that conceal the wires is extremely difficult to make and requires the highest degree of expertise. This accounts for its high price and explains why no other maker has ever attempted to copy it."