Posted 11 years ago
Justanovice
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After seeing Pawis's lighthouse lamp, I thought I would post mine. This was bought in the early 50's whilst on holiday at the Lizard peninsular, South Cornwall, England. It is made from the granite of the area, the top half being polished and the bottom unpolished. Hope you like it!
Thank you BELLIN68, ttomtucker and petey!
A real beauty! Great souvenir of Cornwall?
Thank you vetraio50 - My partner's parents bought it back in the 50's, I can tell you it is incredibly heavy but comes in three parts. I was later made into a working lamp by my partner's father! If that was a good move or not - can't be sure!!
But it is a talking piece as it is very much on the large side. I should have taken a closer photograph of the polished granite and it is extremely pretty.
I bet it looks great when lit!...:-)
Thank you inky, it does look the part when lit!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddystone_Lighthouse
http://www.penleehouse.org.uk/collections/item/PEZPH:2005.176.html
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/9-25-ANTIQUE-Vintage-CORNISH-Serpentine-STONE-LIGHTHOUSE-Desk-Bedside-LAMP-/321009939371
I love it had apaperweight made of Serpentine in this shape ...it remains hidden some place amoungst my things ... must seach for it now...
Thank you so much ozmarty for the Love and links! Enjoyed looking at them! I did see a much smaller one (approx 8"-10" ) at a car boot sale some years back, but regrettably never bought it!
Thank you also packratplace for the love!!
Ozmarty your place sounds like mine, so much stuff you cannot find certain things when they are brought to mind!