Posted 12 months ago
flowerrose
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Am saving this one for my sister. It looks really beautiful in the light. Holds a dandelion - like you blow and make a wish on.
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I love this -- I collect way too much and even sell crystal which I had made in china. Recently I bought one similar to this only with bubbles - and its the biggest one that I ever bought, around 6 inches high. I have those led light bases and since it weighs around 6-8 pounds I can hear as it turns on the electric light base. This dandelion one never seen before, but thanks to you I will be looking now for one. Great find !!~Phil.
Hi Phil - that sounds really big and cool. I have seen another 2 like this here in NZ on local auction sites but none recently. If my sister doesn't want it - I will covet it. I haven't seen those lead light bases you speak of - learn something new everyday!
Hi, flowerrose. This is an enchanting item. I am sure that your sister will love it! : ) miKKo
Thanks miKKo - it's lovely isn't it. Quite dreamy to stare at in the sun.
Hi phil - I have spotted another like this yesterday on an NZ auction site - I am beginning to wonder if they are made by a NZer? as they mentioned Wetas in paperweights in their auction. Hmmm.
No bubbles in the chrystal, AT ALL?
Nope - no bubbles! But I think that's because it's resin and not glass or crystal. Sorta arcrylic resin I think.