(A) Just acquired, a pair of griffin/dragon sconces. Solid brass/bronze, beautifully cast, beautifully designed. The "wingspan" is about a foot. Note the flame-like socket-covers, and the lovely ornate back-plates! The sockets are presently the original French sockets. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(B) Possibly 19th century, these solid brass French candelabra sconces have that good ol' "timeless quality" about them. They're about a foot tall. They're wired for electric use, but at present without sockets. But why not use them for actual candles?! Think of the ambiance! (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(C) Eggshell-thin opalescent shades, each a delicate jewel itself. Whimsical nickel-plated brass sconces, probably from the Victorian era. If you have children under 35 you're not allowed to buy these! (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

 (D) These are my "Iron John" sconces. Perhaps overall they're a bit fussy for our Green Man, but perhaps there are aspects to his personality we haven't learned yet! In any case, that face will launch a thousand conversations. Beautifully silver-plated and lacquered, in pristine condition -- with the exception, I'm sure you noticed, of the missing oval decorative elements in the middle. I'd vote for Wedgewood plaques, but I don't have any available. Perhaps etched mirrors? I'll let you be the "decider" if that title doesn't evoke too many painful memories... (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

 (E) What's a wall without a couple of fierce lions perched upon it? These gilded brass sconces, probably about a hundred and ten years old, have alabaster shades and certainly add a decorator's touch. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(E1) Two views of a pair of brass French wall sconces with holophane shades. These measure about 13 inches top to bottom, and about 11 across, with the shades in place. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(F) Just a "little something or other" from Daum... (unsigned but guaranteed), quite large at about 21 inches wide. Warm, soft light emanates from the glass... (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(G) A very agreeable wall sconce by Schneider ,just plain sexy as hell when lit! Entryway to the ladies' powder room?! Uh-huh. On the order of 7 inches wide, about 13 or 14 high. What an elegant concept -- doesn't everything French eventually come down to the panier motif? (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(H) Wrought iron, one of my favorite media, with sweet little frosted glass shades with clear ribs. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(I) Three of these "arts and crafts" sconces just breezed in through the door. Aren't they suitable for framing?! Soft bronze patina over solid brass, silky iridescent acid-etched shades. They swivel, too! The three are identical, and measure about seven inches high; they project 10 inches from the wall. I'd place these in the neighborhood of a hundred years old: real antiques!!! (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)

(J) A pair of wrought iron sconces with very pleasing design elements such as the wonderful twist on the bottom of the candle-holder. These project eight inches and are about three inches wide. The height, with the candle as shown (it could be cut down some, and/or a narrower candle could be employed), is about 11 inches. Obviously you'd have the choice of using a bare flame-type bulb or a clamp-on shade. In any case these are particularly fetching! (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)