Pair of unique wall sconces, beautifully made by Albion England. Great decorative piece with plenty of detail. Hollow in centre, to enable display of flowers or possibility to change usage for lighting.

Established in 1910 by founder W.R. Midwinter, after spending 14 years with Royal Doulton Potteries at Burslem, England. Already trained in manufacturing and sales technique, Midwinter first turned his attention to the making of "Rockingham" teapots and toilet wares.

Surmounting the difficulties inseparable from beginning with little capital and small equipment, he was actually able to extend his efforts by the year 1918, acquiring two adjioning potteries.

In the years leading up to the outbreak of the Second World War an average of 700 on the pay roll speaks eloquently for the standing of the firm.

Although, Albion is chiefly noted for it's Tea, Dinner and Tableware, it also had an increasing output of animal figures and patterned landscapes of rural England, as well as both over and under glaze decorative patterns.