Stained Glass Red Admiral Bookends
Bring the striking, bold contrast of the Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) directly to your bookshelf. These handcrafted Stained Glass Red Admiral Butterfly Bookends masterfully blend exquisite entomological art with heavy-duty library support, making them a breathtaking functional centerpiece for nature lovers and avid readers.
Why It’s a Masterpiece for Your Shelf:
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Iconic Velvety Contrast: Accurately captures the signature vibrant orange-red bands and stark white apical spots set against a deep, opaque black wing background.
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Frontal Light Brilliance: Crafted from dense, streaky opalescent glass that thrives under direct frontal ambient light. No window backlighting is required to experience its bold, dramatic colors in your room.
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Heavy-Duty & Safe: Engineered for complete mechanical safety. The solid wood L-bases hold the actual compression weight of your heaviest books between them, fully protecting the delicate glass wings extending on the outside.
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Intricate Artisan Metalwork: Hand-scored and assembled using the traditional Tiffany copper-foil method. The structural veins are finished in an Oxidized Black Patina, which blends seamlessly into the dark glass to highlight the bright orange patterns.
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The Perfect Nature Gift: An heirloom-quality statement piece specifically designed for botanical collectors, entomology enthusiasts, and library curators.
Specs:
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Size (Per side): 6.1" W x 8.9" H x 2.8" D (15.5 x 22.5 x 7 cm)
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Includes: 1 Pair (Left and Right wings with 2 wooden bases).
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Materials: Genuine streaky opalescent art glass, natural solid wood, copper foil, tin/lead solder.
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Solder Finish: Antique Oxidized Black Patina.