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

Description

Metal and clear and frosted glass Moravian Star of Bethlehem. Dimensions are 9.5" by 9.5".    There are eighteen(18) points and each point is two and one/half (2.5") inches long.  Total 80 triangular pieces of  glass. Each point is composed of two triangular pieces of clear  glass and two triangular pieces of frosted  glass .
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
I also have Moravian glass stars in the following sizes 9.5 inch  to  24 inch.
(Specifically 9.5",  -10.5",  -11.5",   -13.5",   -14.5",   -18",   -19",   -20",   -24")
Some have 18 points and some 26 points.  I have most stars in antique bronze trim or in silver finish trim.
I also have many colors of glass-
amber water glass (water glass has faint ripple in glass for water looking effect)
topaz blue,
cobalt blue,
red,
purple,
clear bevels (have bevels on glass and add faint rainbow effect)
clear,
Clear water glass. (Water glass has faint ripples in glass )
frosted, ( white frosted glass gives soft effect)
antique silver mirror, (antique mirror has imperfections in mirror and lets let shine thru imperfections
and turns golden color )
antique gold mirror,
( similar to silver mirror)
seeded bubble glass, ( has small bubbles in glass for old world look)
glue chip,
(glass looks like ice crystals or feathers in glass- similar to frosted look but lets more light shine thru)
Combination clear glass and antique mirror
Please ask me  and I will check inventory.  I  have large inventory in stock.
I also have mirror star canopies that look great with stars.  When you buy with small star there is not additional cost of shipping.  Please wait for invoice so I can adjust cost for you.
Please check eBay or ask me if you have any questions.  I will offer discount when you buy
multiple amount of stars. On small stars  I can place in same box to also save on shipping.  Currently I have some stars with free shipping.
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