Alfred Bucknell. A Rare Pair of Arts & Crafts Museum Quality Steel Wall Sconces
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Alfred Bucknell. Rare Signed Arts and Crafts Steel Wall Sconces, Pair
Alfred Bucknell. A rare signed pair of museum-quality Arts and Crafts steel wall sconces. It is extremely rare to find pieces by Bucknell that are signed.
Alfred Bucknell moved to Waterlane, started his career at Sapperton with Gimson after his potential for metal working had been spotted by Alfred Powell.
From 1903, Alfred Bucknell and Gimson worked together at Sapperton making items such as furniture fittings, latches, candle sconces, firedogs, floor and table lamps, ceiling and wall lights, and ecclesiastical fittings in brass, iron, polished steel and silver.
After Gimson's death, Alfred set up independently as a wheelwright and smith at home in Waterlane and was later joined by his son Norman, who continued and built on the tradition for quality and design established by his father.
Width: 5.51 in (14 cm)
Depth: 4.72 in (12 cm)
