Antique Large Deck Prism 6 Sided Light Green Glass Paperweight 4. 5 "
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:46440926 | Shape: Pyramid |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown | Modified Item: No |
Antique large deck prism 6 sided light green glass paperweight or conversation piece. Condition is excellent antique. Glass is in excellent condition without any chips, cracks or crazing. This color is amazing with an almost iridescent quality to it. Dimensions: 4.5 inches tall and 4.25 inches wide at the base. Weighs 2 lbs. 15 ounces. Your purchase will be very carefully packed and shipped. Pleasesee feedback if you have any hesitation about purchasing from my eBay store.Shipped ...with FedEx Home Delivery due to weight.
About Deck Prisms:For centuries, sailing ships used deck prisms to provide a safe source of natural sunlight to illuminate areas below decks. Before electricity, light below a vessel's deck was provided by candles, oil and kerosene lamps—all dangerous aboard a wooden ship. The deck prism laid flush into the deck, the glass prism refracted and dispersed natural light into the space below from a small deck opening without weakening the planks or becoming a fire hazard.In normal usage, the prism hangs below the overhead and disperses the light sideways; the top is flat and installed flush with the deck, becoming part of the deck. The lens shapes were naturally derived from the process of handmaking the glass on an 'iron' and would have predated the ability to manufacture flat glass. (A plain flat glass window would just form a single bright spot below—not very useful for general illumination—hence the prismatic shape.)Dragonfly of BlueI use quality recycled shipping supplies whenever possible toreduce waste and help the environment.I ship within two business days of receiving payment. Ordersreceived after 10:00 am on Saturday will be mailed the following Mondaymorning.A tracking number will be provided once the shipping label hasbeen printed and tracking will begin once the package has been scanned by USPS, UPS or FedEx.Please carefully review all photos as they, along with the writtendescriptions, represent the actual condition of the item. Please ask questions priorto bidding if anything in the description or photos is unclear toyou. Your package will be sent as specified in the listing. If there isa change necessary in shipping carrier, I will notify you prior to shippingyour purchase.I DO NOT SHIP INTERNATIONALLY OR TO WAREHOUSE UNITS. Historyis kept on purchasers/addresses and suspicious activity is reported to eBay.Items come from a smoke free, cat free home.
About Deck Prisms:For centuries, sailing ships used deck prisms to provide a safe source of natural sunlight to illuminate areas below decks. Before electricity, light below a vessel's deck was provided by candles, oil and kerosene lamps—all dangerous aboard a wooden ship. The deck prism laid flush into the deck, the glass prism refracted and dispersed natural light into the space below from a small deck opening without weakening the planks or becoming a fire hazard.In normal usage, the prism hangs below the overhead and disperses the light sideways; the top is flat and installed flush with the deck, becoming part of the deck. The lens shapes were naturally derived from the process of handmaking the glass on an 'iron' and would have predated the ability to manufacture flat glass. (A plain flat glass window would just form a single bright spot below—not very useful for general illumination—hence the prismatic shape.)Dragonfly of BlueI use quality recycled shipping supplies whenever possible toreduce waste and help the environment.I ship within two business days of receiving payment. Ordersreceived after 10:00 am on Saturday will be mailed the following Mondaymorning.A tracking number will be provided once the shipping label hasbeen printed and tracking will begin once the package has been scanned by USPS, UPS or FedEx.Please carefully review all photos as they, along with the writtendescriptions, represent the actual condition of the item. Please ask questions priorto bidding if anything in the description or photos is unclear toyou. Your package will be sent as specified in the listing. If there isa change necessary in shipping carrier, I will notify you prior to shippingyour purchase.I DO NOT SHIP INTERNATIONALLY OR TO WAREHOUSE UNITS. Historyis kept on purchasers/addresses and suspicious activity is reported to eBay.Items come from a smoke free, cat free home.
