ONE Metal clear water glass Moravian Star of Bethlehem. Dimensions are 14.5" by 14.5". There are 18 points. Water glass is clear and has some ripples in glass to make glass look antique. Each point is composed of four triangular pieces of clear water glass. One can always experiment with different type of light bulbs for different effects. I like the incandescent clear bulbs with iridescent coating that are flame shaped available at Lowes, Home depot or Walmart . but one can use LED. Fluorescent, or halogen, etc. I also like to use bulbs that are dimable .
Total 80 triangular pieces of glass. Each point is composed of four triangular pieces of clear water glass. Metal color is antique bronze color and canopy/chain is also antique bronze color.. Stars are handmade and canopy and chain are machine made too metal colors are very similar but not identical.
Metal on star trim is antique bronze. . It has three feet of chain and electrical cord and uses 60 watt light bulb.
More chain with cord is available for 4.00 foot. If you need less I can reduce cost also. Just let me know before paying. I will adjust invoice.
Also includes ceiling mount decorative canopy and hardware for mounting to ceiling. For additional cost a star mirror canopy is available. It is shown as separate item on eBay. can ship with star for no additional shipping Please let me know and I can adjust your invoice. If you want more than one star I will be able to provide discount.
There is a door that opens to replace bulb. Use indoor/outdoor. ImportedI
also have Moravian glass stars in the following sizes 9.5 inch to
24 inch. (Specifically
9.5", -10.5", -11.5", -13.5",
-14.5", -18", -19", -20",
-24") Some
have 18 points and some 26 points. I have most stars in antique bronze
trim or in silver finish trim.I
also have many colors of glass- amber
water glass (water glass has faint ripple in glass for water looking effect) topaz
blue, cobalt
blue, red, purple, clear
bevels (have bevels on glass and add faint rainbow effect) clear, Clear
water glass. (Water glass has faint ripples in glass ) frosted,
( white frosted glass gives soft effect) antique
silver mirror, (antique mirror has imperfections in mirror and lets let shine
thru imperfections and turns golden
color ) antique
gold mirror, ( similar to silver mirror) seeded
bubble glass, ( has small bubbles in glass for old world look) glue
chip, (glass looks like ice crystals or
feathers in glass- similar to frosted look but lets more light shine thru) Combination
clear glass and antique mirror Please ask me
and I will check inventory. I have large inventory in
stock. I
also have mirror star canopies that look great with stars. When you
buy with small star there is not additional cost of shipping.
Please wait for invoice so I can adjust cost for you. Please
check eBay or ask me if you have any questions. I will offer
discount when you buy
multiple
amount of stars. On small stars I can place in same box to also save on
shipping. Currently I have some stars with free shipping.
The Moravian Star
Originating in the Moravian boarding schools in Germany in the nineteenth century as an exercise in geometry, the stars were carried throughout the world by missionaries and other church workers. Now, from the Himalayas to the Caribbean, the star proclaims the hope of Advent. While we are most familiar with the white star, the first star had alternating red and white points. Star colors have also included red and yellow, white and yellow,
and a yellow “starburst” with a red center.
Whatever its form, the star reminds us of God, who caused the Light to shine out of darkness and of the Light which is the life of humanity. It reminds us of the promise to Abraham that his descendants would be more numerous than the stars and we are reminded of the star that pointed
to the
“great and heavenly Light from Bethlehem’s manger
shining bright.”
The Light shines in darkness and the darkness has not overcome it. This is the message of the Advent star, which also points to Jesus who said,
“I am the Bright and Morning Star.”
It is the star of promise,
the star of fulfillment, and the star of hope.
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When I bought my first star though, I just liked the beauty of it. I like the meaning too. When I built my house seven years ago I installed 18 stars and they all look fantastic. Some are grouped together over dining table and others are single stars and three are outside on covered patio. Really unify house and look fantastic. Need any pictures from my house or ideas how to group please let me know and I will help.
Good luck on bidding.
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Will ship to other area besides USA. Check with seller