Five Pieces of Early American Lighting

Early 19th century, unmarked, including (2) concave mirror backed tin sconces, with single sconce and serrated drip terrace (8 3/4 x 8 x 5 in.); a single mirrored tin sconce with vertical arched mirror backplate over a demilune well with single candle holder (14 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.); a tall lantern in patinated metal with four glass panels, finial supports over ball feet, hinged door, pierced star top, reticulated stepped heat cap, ring mounts and single sconce (16 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.), and the smaller lantern with wood frame with hinged door (8 1/4 x 5 x 5 in.), four glass panels metal arched top mount and handle, with single sconce.

From the Estate of the late James McDonough III, Wilmington, North Carolina

Scattered spotting, denting, nicks, and surface wear to painted and patinated surfaces; round mirrors with some losses to mirror tiles; areas of degradation to mirrors; glass panels in lanterns are wavy glass; taller lantern missing one foot, losses to some finials, some edge chipping to glass, and interior with soldered repair; smaller lantern with some age cracks to wood.