Story Fairy Curved Lithophane Nightlight - Art by Delamare
Brand: The Porcelain Garden
Color: Cream
Categories: Tools & Home Improvement, Lighting & Ceiling Fans, Wall Lights, Night Lights

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! This charming image of a beautiful fairy reading to the moon, is utterly enchanting...

Kiln fired Porcelain: Handmade in the USA, approx. 5 in. tall and 3 ½ in. wide
Unique: Different thicknesses in the porcelain cause the image to appear, it is not a photograph or print
Functional and Beautiful: Gives off a warm colored light, yet lights up a dark room perfectly
Great Gift: Such quality craftsmanship with incredible detail in the image that will impress anyone
Ships complete: Comes with 7W bulb and a brief history of the art in an attractive and sturdy box

Style: Classic
Brand: The Porcelain Garden
Color: Cream
Product Dimensions: 2 x 3.5 x 5.5 inches; 1.6 Ounces
Special Feature: safety at night, soft light, low power consumption
Light Source Type: Incandescent
Finish Type: Matte
Material: Porcelain
Lamp Type: plug in night light
Room Type: any room
Shade Color: cream
Shade Material: Porcelain
Base Material: E12
Recommended Uses For Product: indoor
Power Source: plug in electric
Shape: Rectangle
Controller Type: electric
Switch Type: Rocker
Number of Light Sources: 1
Theme: Art
Connectivity Technology: USB
Included Components: Bulb included
Mounting Type: Plug in
Wattage: 7 watts
Number of Items: 1
Manufacturer: The Porcelain Garden
Part Number: NR175
Item Weight: 1.6 ounces
Country of Origin: USA
Item model number: NR175
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Collection: The Porcelain Garden Lithophane Night Lights
Finish types: Matte
Maximum Compatible Wattage: 7 Watts
Voltage: 120 Volts
Specific Uses: Indoor use only
Special Features: safety at night, soft light, low power consumption
Light Direction: omni
Batteries Included?: No
Batteries Required?: No
Certification: ul listed plug
Bulb Features: 7w soft white
Color Temperature: 2700 Kelvin
Date First Available: August 15, 2007