Moravian Star 9.5 inch" antique mirror and clear glass star antique bronze trim

Description

Metal and combination antique mirror and clear glass glass Moravian Star of Bethlehem. Dimensions are 9.5" by 9.5".   Please  see closeup. There are eighteen(18) points and each point is two and one/half (2.5") inches long.  Total 80 triangular pieces of antique mirror and clear glass. Each point is composed of two triangular pieces of antique mirror glass and two triangular pieces of clear glass. The antique  mirror has imperfections in mirror which lets light shine thru for fantastic effect. Let me know how many you need and I may can combine shipping in large box  I will need your zip to let you know.
Metal on star trim is  antique color. .  It has two feet of chain and electrical cord and uses 60 watt light bulb.
More chain with cord is available for 4.00 foot.
Also includes antique bronze color ceiling mount decorative canopy and hardware for mounting to ceiling.
There is a door that opens to replace bulb. Use indoor/outdoor. Imported
The Moravian Star
Originating in the Moravian boarding schools in
Germany
in the nineteenth century as an exercise in geometry, the stars were carried throughout the world by missionaries and other church workers.  Now, from the Himalayas to the
Caribbean
, the star proclaims the hope of Advent.  While we are most familiar with the white star, the first star had
alternating red and white points.  Star colors have also
included red and yellow, white and yellow,
and a yellow “starburst” with a red center.
Whatever its form, the star reminds us of God, who caused the Light to shine out of darkness and of the Light which is the life of humanity.  It reminds us of the promise to Abraham that his descendants would be more numerous than the stars and we are reminded of the star that pointed
to the
“great and heavenly Light from
Bethlehem
’s manger
shining bright.”
The Light shines in darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.  This is the message of the Advent star, which also points to Jesus who said,
“I am the Bright and Morning Star.”
It is the star of promise,
the star of fulfillment, and the star of hope.
.
When I bought my first star though, I just liked the beauty of it.   I like the meaning too.     When I built my house seven years ago I installed 18 stars and they all look fantastic.  Some are grouped together over dining table and others are single stars and three are outside on covered patio.  Really unify house and look fantastic.  Need any pictures from my house or ideas how to group please let me know and I will help.
Good luck on bidding.
On Jan-16-04 at 07:25:24 PST, seller added the following information:
On Jun-28-04 at 15:57:07 PDT, seller added the following information:
Will ship to other area besides USA.  Check with seller