East Wall Sconce Restoration (2016)
Years of exposure to the light bulbs' heat had softened the lead and caused the panels to deflect to the point that they were in danger of breaking apart.
Before restoration.
The four leaded glass sconces, located on the church's east wall set in between the Five Scourges windows, were designed by Howard Van Doren Shaw and fabricated by Willy H. Lau. They are unusual in that each sconce has four light bulbs positioned in front of, rather than behind, the large leaded glass panels. Years of exposure to the light bulbs' heat had softened the lead and caused the panels to deflect to the point that they were in danger of breaking apart.
In January 2016, Peter Janko of Lumenelle removed the fixtures and flattened the panels, repaired broken pieces of glass, stabilized the lead caming, and completely rewirde the sconces. LED bulbs which simulate the appearance of historic carbon filament bulbs, but do not give off the heat of incandescent bulbs, now illuminate the sconces.
Globe Light Fixtures Restored (2011)
The globe light fixtures needed rewiring and cleaning.
A lighting fixture craftsman, Peter Jenko, from Lumenelle, was retained to undertake the restoration work of the "Sun" and "Moon" globe fixtures hanging above the organ loft. The fixtures were re-wired and the clasps and hanging supports were repaired. In addition, Mr. Jenko removed the accumulation of years of dirt and grime from each fixture and fitted the fixtures with new cloth lining. The restored globes were re-hung by an electrician and supplied with long-life LED light bulbs. Cleaning the globes revealed intricate bird and flower details, and striking butterfly clasps on the large sun globe. Based upon their patterns and details, Mr. Jenko theorized that the globes may be of Japanese origin. This project was a joint effort between Second Presbyterian Church and Friends.