CARDINALS-NRC276

Night Light comes complete with on-off toggle switch, 120V 7W incandescent bulb, and nicely gift boxed.

$37.50
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SKU:
NRC276
Size:
5.5" H. x 3.5" W x 2.25" D
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This is a "lithophane"; a thin translucent porcelain night light, made using a lost art from the 1800's. When lit from behind, the light shining through the different thicknesses of the carving causes a highly detailed image to appear in front, almost magically. As you see, the illuminated image is so detailed, that it has a totally photographic quality to it! In addition, the relief of the carving gives the image a 3 dimensional quality when seen in person. To make them, we start by carving the image in a translucent wax, with the wax lit from behind. We then take a plaster mold of this engraving, and we then cast a fine porcelain clay into this mold. We then kiln fire the porcelain to 2300 degrees F. to achieve it's translucency and durability. Lithophanes were invented in France in 1827, and were popular throughout Europe till the early 1900's. They mysteriously faded from popularity with the advent of electricity, which is ironic as they look way better with electric light than candles. We first started making them 32 years ago by reproducing the antique ones. We eventually learned how to engrave our own originals, and this has been our specialty ever since. Our lithophanes truly make for a beautiful and practical piece of art that you will use daily for year after year! On this piece we take it one step further by applying a ceramic glaze to the back of the porcelain, and then kiln firing it to fuse the color to the porcelain. When lit, the color gentley diffuses through the porcelain, further enhancing its beauty. Instantly recognizable with their distinctive red plumage; the female's sweet song is one of the first sounds you will hear in the morning. Fiercely territorial and loyal, they are an endearing creature loved by many. This image captures a mated pair on a Birch tree, and is one of our top sellers.

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  • 5
    CARDINALS-NRC276

    Posted by Customer on Apr 5th 2024

    CARDINALS-NRC276

  • 5
    Communications...

    Posted by Kevin Long on Jan 24th 2024

    Products are lovely. Had an issue with order and contacted company. They never responded but did make the order right. Could have at least reached out to let me know they were sending the correct item.

  • 5
    Just love these so...

    Posted by CARLA MURRAY on Oct 5th 2023

    Just love these so much