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."
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.
Vintage tabletop candle lantern hand made by Richard D. Scofield of Period Lighting Fixtures, Chester, CT, circa 1985. Aged tin and hand dipped beeswax candle cover. Measures 19.75" high x 10.5" long x 6.75" wide. Excellent working condition. Richard 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 24 of the original Period Lighting Fixtures catalogue.