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Now you have an attractive
and compact place to keep your eyeglasses, so the problem of
locating those disappearing spectacles is virtually
eliminated! This unique and
practical item is entirely handmade and numbered by the
artisan who painted it. Only a limited number of
each design in created. These enamel eyeglass trays
are produced the Old World way. Each tray is
handmade and hand-painted , like its English processors
from centuries ago. Following the 17th century
tradition, many processes are executed during numerous
days of work. The work entails not only laborious
copper cutting, assembly and enamel painting, but also no
less than five firings are required to solidify the
enamels and give them the vibrant color. These trays
are far different from most modern enamel pieces that are
created by transfer-printing technology for mass
production. Like
any handmade item, slight imperfections are part of the
beauty. Born of fire, labor, and tradition, this
charming piece will become a cherished keepsake. |
