Antique Arts & Crafts Style Wall Sconce Pair by Edward F. Caldwell & Co. - Circa 1910
This is an Antique Item
This is a circa 1910 pair of classic Arts & Crafts style wall sconces made by Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Each sconce has a flat key socket. The firm's "C" logo is stamped on the backplates. These are unusual in the finish: commonly seen in brass, these are silverplated. We have 3 pairs of these beautiful sconces. The silverplate is in varying conditions with some brass showing in areas. There are splits in several of the sconce backplates, see photos for details. These sconces are suitable for use in any room in an Craftsman or American Foursquare style house.
Edward F. Caldwell & Co., of New York City, was one of the premier designers and manufacturers of electric light fixtures and decorative metalwork from the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries. Founded in 1895 by Edward F. Caldwell (1851–1914) and Victor F. von Lossberg (1853–1942), the firm left a legacy of custom designed and finely-made, metal gates, lanterns, chandeliers, ceiling and wall fixtures, floor and table lamps, and other decorative objects that can be found today in many metropolitan area churches, public buildings, offices, clubs, and residences including, the White House (1902 renovation),[1] St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York, New York Public Library, and Rockefeller Center.[2] For more information, read the full Wikipedia entry on Caldwell here.
