Three-Arm Iron Wall Sconce with Rooster

This three-armed iron 16th-c. sconce (wall-mounted candleholder) features a rooster motif, symbolizing vigilance and divine awakening. Designed to hold wax candles, it reflects the craftsmanship and decorative ambition of colonial domestic lighting. The sconce's form and function illustrate the blend of utility and symbolism in household objects of the period.