“Life is no brief candle but a splendid torch made to burn ever more brightly.” – Edward Dulop When you make your plans to visit The Breakers look for this late 19th-century wall sconce is one of a set of eight designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany (American, 1848-1933) installed in the Billiard Room on the first floor of The Breakers. Each is in the form of a torch decorated with a variety of raised stylized ornamental motifs. They are suspended from and supported by half-circle brackets decorated with a pattern of coiled rope surrounding four opal glass panels. (Gift of the estate of Countess Anthony Szapary) Don't forget to bring your earbuds and DOWNLOAD the Newport Mansions App before your visit. For tickets and to learn about our new reservation system visit, newportmansions.org. The Breakers and The Elms are open, but the health and safety of our visitors and staff is our priority. Face coverings are mandatory for guests and staff, and all reservations – issued for a ...