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Before modern examination lamps and surgical lighting, there were objects like this: ingenious, slightly severe, and unexpectedly beautiful. This late …
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Before modern examination lamps and surgical lighting, there were objects like this: ingenious, slightly severe, and unexpectedly beautiful. This late 19th to early 20th century American medical magnifying candle sconce pairs function with a distinctly industrial elegance, its large polished stainless steel parabolic reflector designed to amplify and direct candlelight with remarkable precision.
Extending forward from the reflector, a single arm supports a drip tray fitted for a pillar candle, while an adjustable magnifying lens pivots left to right and slides up and down, allowing light and focus to be directed onto a patient during examination or treatment. The mechanics remain exposed and unapologetically utilitarian, which only heightens the sculptural quality of the piece.
Today, removed from its clinical origins, it feels strikingly modern. The polished metal, articulated armature, and exaggerated scale give it the presence of avant garde design, allowing it to slip effortlessly into interiors ranging from stark contemporary to layered historic rooms.
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- Dimensions
- 10.25ʺW × 8ʺD × 10.5ʺH
- Styles
- American
- Industrial
- Modern
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Stainless Steel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Wear commensurate with age and use. Wear commensurate with age and use. less
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