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~Description~
This was made in the late 19th century most likely by
the Schafer & Vater Co. It bears a VERY strong resemblance to their Novelty
Line of figural porcelain items. The portrait is quite remarkable with a Mother
/ Grandmother standing in a doorway smiling & smoking a pipe! ( Very popular
in the 19th c). This is a "lithophane" Victorian CANDLE Lamp; featuring a thin
translucent porcelain panel, made using a lost art from the 1800's. When lit
from behind, the light shining through the different thicknesses of the
porcelain 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, they would
start by carving the image in a translucent wax, with the wax lit from behind.
They then took a plaster mold of this engraving, and then cast a fine porcelain
clay into this mold. Next they would use a kiln fire the porcelain to around
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. This lithophane truly make for a beautiful and practical piece of art
that you will use daily for year after year. This lamp is an original antique
Lithophane Candle Screen, . It would have been illuminated by a candle in the
19th Century. Don't miss out!
**Size**
It is
5 1/2" tall and 4" wide
**Condition**
In great condition with no chips
or cracks.
PLEASE be sure
and look at all the pictures so you can see for yourself the condition as most
of our items are old and therefore subject to minor age wear.
**SHIPPING** We ship UPS and it INCLUDES Full
Insurance and Delivery Confirmation with a tracking number. After you send your
payment through PayPal we will carefully pack your item.
**If you are
unsure of anything after reading the description please feel free to email and
ask any questions before you buy. US Buyers Only**
**Return Policy** If you are unhappy about something
after you receive your item all you need to do is email us.
