Botany Crystal Cloche Wall Sconce

Late 19th-century botanist's vessels inspired master glass designer Alison Berger to create this series of timeless silhouettes. Each shade is crafted from a massive block of crystal, cast in a custom mold and meticulously cooled, lathe-engraved, and hand-polished for exceptional clarity over a period of up to 25 days. Dimensions: Overall: 7"W x 8¾"D x 12"HGlassShade: 7" diam., 5"HBackplate: 5" diam., 1"DWeight: 13 lbs. Specifications: Each substantial 1½"-thick glass shade is carved from a block of crystal, shaped by hand and lathe-turned over several days, finished by wet-stone grinding and hand polishing The glass is then shaped by hand and lathe-turned at high speeds in a multi-day process; cutting speed and temperature are carefully monitored to maintain the integrity of the glass The crystal form is finished with wet-stone grinding and polished by hand over several days Frame and backplate are handcrafted from solid brass Rated for one LED 6.5 max. or incandescent 40W max. E12 c