– A wonderful collection of Cornish serpentine stone lighthouses, English circa 1950.
– There are 19 heavy stone models in total, each with their own unique design and all in original complete condition, rare to have all their tops intact.
– Each stone serpentine lighthouse has been polished to reveal its true colors via their unique bands and veins and stand on a rocky base.
– The stone is unique to Cornwall, and in particular the foot of the ‘Lizard’, the most south-westernly point of England, which is why one or two in the collection carry the ‘Lizard’ mark.
– Price is for the entire collection and also includes a central serpentine dish seen in the photograph.
– There are 19 heavy stone models in total, each with their own unique design and all in original complete condition, rare to have all their tops intact.
– Each stone serpentine lighthouse has been polished to reveal its true colors via their unique bands and veins and stand on a rocky base.
– The stone is unique to Cornwall, and in particular the foot of the ‘Lizard’, the most south-westernly point of England, which is why one or two in the collection carry the ‘Lizard’ mark.
– Price is for the entire collection and also includes a central serpentine dish seen in the photograph.
Cornish Serpentine is thought to have gained its name from a likeness to a serpent’s skin, the colors are unique and to be admired. While specimens had been collected for centuries, it was after a visit to Penzance by Queen Victoria & Prince Albert in 1846 that popularity grew, this Royal patronage of the industry led to a great popularisation of serpentine and these illustrious lighthouse models.
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Dimensions:Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 19
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Materials and Techniques:Serpentine
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Place of Origin:United Kingdom
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Period:Mid-20th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1950
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Sale, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: LU6212227509442
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