Vintage Pair of 3 Arm Candle Wall Sconce Solid Brass in the form of Irish Harp

A unique pair of brass wall candle sconces in the form of Harps with Swans opening the wings to form the shape of the base of the harp. The three branch wall candle sconce have wee bowls to catch the dripping wax. Highly decorative pieces which will enhance the atomosphere of any room.

Swan's and Irish Mythology :
Interestingly, the Swan was sacred not only to the Druids, who saw it as representing the soul, and thought it able to travel between the mortal realm and the Other world, but also to the Bards. In ancient Ireland, the bards were very highly esteemed in society, and as a mark of their privileged position, they would wear a special ceremonial cloak. It was called a tuigen, and was made of songbird feathers, but the neck, or cowl, would be composed of the skin and feathers of a swan.

In Irish mythology, swans are usually depicted as shape-shifters, capable of transforming into human and bird form at will. They could be distinguished from normal swans by the gold or silver chain which hung about their necks.
Great for home, restaurant, pub decor.

Condition : Good vintage condition - lovely patina, some wear commensurate with age.

Dimensions :
Weight : 3.5kg
Height top to bottom : 280mm/ 28cm / 11inches
Width - left to right : 280mm/ 28cm / 11inches