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.
19th century pair of tall Dutch pewter alter candlesticks in the baroque style. Excellent condition. Made in a two part mold. Height 18.5 inches.
Vintage tin sconce copied from the original in the Van Renesslaer collection, hand made by Richard D. Scofield of Period Lighting Fixtures, Chester, CT, circa 1985. Measures 11.5 inches high x 7 inches wide. Excellent 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 33 of the original Period Lighting Fixtures catalogue. From the Van Rensselaer Collection, Peterboro, NH.