Wall bracket

We have talked about these wall brackets before, but I could not find the thread. So I will start another one. There has been talk in the past about half cups being held in brackets that mount to the wall that would hold a Fairy Light shade. I just ran across this little gem and was wondering if anyone thought this is one of those brackets. The description reads "NICE SMALL BRASS BRACKET FOR SMALL OIL LAMP...MEASURES 4 3/4" ACROSS..PAN MEASURES 3 1/4"." The auction is about to go off, but you can always go back and view it by the auction number. The number is 150788482747 or the direct link is:

Here is one of the photos they posted.

Hi cadking,

Interesting, as I recently bought a pair of these brackets. Definitely Victorian, with an Eastlake or Aesthetic design cast on the pendant. The "pan" also measures 3 1/4" diameter, and about 5" long excluding interior threaded rod and bolt that wouldn't show when mounted. There is a small prong cast onto the back mount to keep them from swiveling when mounted on something.

Mine must have been made to hold the same thing as the ebay one you found.....I'd love to know just WHAT it was.....



Thanks,
Jno

Both are interesting brackets. What they are for is anyone's guess. However, if I had to guess they are to hold a candle stick like you would find on an old piano or wash stand. But, I suspect the original purchaser would use them in any manner they chose. Cadkings bracket has a hook, I assume to hold a matchholder or snuffer. Looks like both brackets are designed to be mounted on something that has some thickness instead of screwing into a wall like the Clarke brackets.

Here is the "half cup" Cadking mentioned:
I have two of these "half cups" and almost threw them away when I got them. I am glad I didn't as I come to believe they are an authentic design.

It would be nice to read an article about these half cups in an upcoming newsletter. I have never seen one (I don't think) and would like to have some additional information so I don't pass one up by mistake. Hint, hint.

The article about the rings apprered in Newsletter Issue XXIII, May 2002. Only 10 short years ago!

I put the article on-line for you at:

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Jim.

I knew I had seen something about the brackets and the cups, but could not find the write-up. Now seeing it again opened the floodgate of memories. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.