Two sconce back plates

Candle holders could be attached to these two plates. Sconces provided wall lighting. Back plates were decorative and also protected the wall from candle flames. <Faience> sconces did not reflect light as strongly as those with silver or mirrored back plates.

Two sconce back plates

Candle holders could be attached to these two plates. Sconces provided wall lighting. Back plates were decorative and also protected the wall from candle flames. <Faience> sconces did not reflect light as strongly as those with silver or mirrored back plates.