Colonial Revival Brass and Glass Hurricane Wall Sconce

Story

Before electricity, flickering drafts were the enemy of indoor lighting. In the 18th century, glass 'hurricanes' were engineered to protect precious candlelight. This mid-century revival piece brought that historic, cozy glow back into mid-century American dining rooms.

Maker / Origin

While unsigned, this piece is highly consistent with the high-quality brassware produced by companies like Baldwin Brass of Pennsylvania or Virginia Metalcrafters. These mid-century American foundries specialized in historically accurate, sand-cast brass reproductions of 18th-century English and American colonial designs.

Condition & Value

The brass shows a lovely, authentic aged patina with minor surface oxidation that can be polished or left as-is. The glass hurricane shade appears free of chips or cracks. The presence of the original price tag suggests it has been well-preserved in estate storage.