Sconce (one of a pair) 1700 - 1701

"Sconce (one of a pair)" is a silver sconce created by Joseph Ward in the early 18th century. The sconce is decorated with a central oval, surrounded by a pair of putti with a basket of fruit. The design is further embellished with a variety of floral and foliate motifs, typical of Rococo style. The sconce is a fine example of English silverwork of the period, demonstrating the craftsmanship and artistic sensibility of the time. The sconce is a part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.