Christmas bauble: Spiral Lighthouse
€41.50
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
| Product number: | 14-3437-1 |
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| Size: |
large
ca. 16.0 cm |
When people think of a lighthouse, this image often immediately comes to mind: a slender tower winding its way into the sky in bright red and white spirals. These spiral stripes are far more than mere decoration. They serve as daytime markers, because when viewed in daylight, each tower can be identified by its pattern, allowing captains to know from a distance which stretch of coastline they were approaching. While the beacon guided the way at night, the striking paint scheme took over this task during the day, ensuring the tower stood out clearly against the sky, clouds, and waves. Famous examples can be found along many coastlines around the world, from the Outer Banks in North Carolina to the shores of Europe. There, these striped giants often stand right in the surf, battered by spray and waves, and defy every storm. The motif evokes reliability, maritime tradition, and a longing for the sea, salty air, and the vast horizon. At the same time, it appears cheerful and powerful, almost like a candy cane tower at the edge of the world.
This glass figurine depicts a slender, tapered lighthouse with spiral stripes in glossy red and matte white, edged with fine red glitter. The black lantern, featuring glowing yellow dots and a striped gallery, crowns the structure. The tower stands on a gray stone base, which is lapped by sculpted, shimmering blue waves.
| Size: | large | ||||||
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| Weight (ca.): | 37 g | ||||||
| Mount: | Coronet | ||||||
| Type of production:: | hand-painted, mouth-blown | ||||||
| Material: | Glass | ||||||
| Manufactured in: | Poland |
