Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mermaid Sconces

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Intricately cast gilt bronze light sconces depicting Melusine--a two-tailed mermaid that was a traditional subject of medieval and early renaissance … Read more Intricately cast gilt bronze light sconces depicting Melusine--a two-tailed mermaid that was a traditional subject of medieval and early renaissance art. These sconces were reclaimed from a 1926 San Francisco Pacific Heights home. Originally designed for holding candles, they were converted to be electric and given shades (included) They have wax candle stems and accept a standard based E26 light bulb. See less