(A) These fanciful and colorful sconces are probably by the Moe Bridges company. They are about 11 inches tall and 6 wide. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(B) I've got FOUR of these babies, and you can buy a pair, or all four. They've got a hint of Art Nouveau about them -- organic, plant-like decorations rather than strident Art Deco geometry. The color is in the shades, not painted on, so you get a very attractive, even, rich color. The backs are plated and patinated cast iron, a classic coppery American treatment for the period, in perfect condition.

All four SOLD, and gone to the coolest digs in Denver IMAGINABLE!!!

(C) Here's something you won't stumble over at the local "antiques faire," a fanciful and HUGE pair of bronze sconces purportedly from San Francisco's opulent, decadent, over-the-top Fox Theater on Market Street, now but a sacred memory. Would you believe, 25 1/2 inches top-to-bottom (and about 9 across)?!! These will require a very special setting, perhaps a spacious and elegant entryway or lobby. Perhaps, a powder room in one of The Donald's hideaways? The glass, not-so-poetically termed "slag glass," is the nicest I've ever seen, with a radiant iridescent finish with traces of pink and blue when it's not illuminated. That iridescence disappears when the light goes on, and the glass takes on a more golden color, as suggested in the last photo. There's one standard-based socket in each sconce, and it can take a 250-watt bulb if you want, the heat just freely escapes out the top. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(D) These cast aluminum backs have been wheel-polished, giving these sconces a whole new lease on life! They're about a foot tall and just over five inches wide. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(E) A richly decorated and colored set of Moe Bridges sconces -- color in the glass as opposed to painted on it. They're about a foot tall, with switches near the bottom. Cast iron with a lovely gold patina, two-tone for depth. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(G) These late 30's or 40's sconces have handsome bronze-colored iron backs. I have a set of four, and they're about 9 inches high, 6 wide. The shades are high quality, probably Czechoslovakian cased glass, slightly opalescent to give you that particularly warm and appealing glow. In this photo the left sconce is lit. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(H) These beauties are about 9 inches high, about 6 wide. I've nickel-plated them with a brushed nickel finish, and they look seven thousand times better than with their original bronze patina! (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(I) A dazzling pair of original, mint-condition Lightolier sconces awaits your living room, dining room, hallway, or maid's quarters (hey, she keeps your life together, doesn't she?!). The luscious gold patina, combined with the very special color of the glass, makes for an irresistable combination. And, I have matching chandeliers -- both flush mount and long-hanging! Don't tell anyone, but with a word or two in the right place, I just might be able to come up with, say, a set of SIX!! Er, that would be... for the right price. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(K) Plated white metal which looks for all the world like gold! They could have started life in the lounge of some "quaint" Midwest theater, for all I know! (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(M) So, you're wondering where the really good American Modernist sconces are? Does this pair not take the Machine Age cake? Cast aluminum bodies, with solid copper shades; and having that rare ingredient: presence! These I could live with!

Tracy & Ferd in a heartbeat glommed onto these amazing machine age sconces... SOLD!!!

(N) I've got three of these French-inspired (the arrow, n'est-ce pas?) American Deco sconces (four backs, but one shade missing). They're handsome without making a screeching "Deco" statement! One foot high by 4 1/2 inches wide, made of cast aluminum. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(O) This pair of sconces has a bit of the Arts and Crafts look about it, especially with that little hint of green in the crevasses. The rabbit fur finish on the glass is quite unique and attractive. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(Q) Oh, my, it's the famed "Ajust-o-lite!!" Dated 1923 no less! And ever-so-nimble, it's capable of shining light in any direction -- the swiveling device at the end of the iron "arm" allows that and more, as the round shaft can travel its full length through the swivel! And, presented with its original GE socket!! What self-respecting industrial light addict could pass this up? It's about 30 inches overall, a true gem from American's industrial heyday, the one we read about in the history books. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)