Description
Big Ben, London Ornaments - Glass
Using a centuries old process developed in Eastern Europe, Big Ben is magnificently reproduced as a glass Christmas ornament.
Each London Christmas ornament is constructed of molten glass hand-blown into a mold. Once the glass is shaped, it is then silvered. Silvering helps to create a reflective property and depth of color in the ornament. After the British ornaments are dry, they are then decorated. Each of these Landmark Creations ornaments is hand-painted. The painting process can take up to one week for a single Big Ben ornament. As they are individually hand-painted, you are guaranteed to receive a unique ornament, since no two will look exactly the same.
We are proud to offer you these London Christmas ornaments and we are sure they will be cherished in your family for generations.
Measures 6" Tall
History of Big Ben: One of London's most endearing and famous landmarks is the clock tower we commonly refer to as "Big Ben." The tower, with its richly ornamented pinnacles, parapets and spires, is actually part of England's Houses of Parliament; however, Big Ben is actually not the clock tower itself, but the main bell inside the clock! Named after Sir Benjamin Hall, Commissioner of Works at the time the bell was hung in 1858, Big Ben's name is also appropriate for his size: 13 1/2 tons of cast iron. Each of the clock dials is 23 feet in diameter, the numerals are two feet high, and the hands are 14 feet and 9 feet, respectively. During World War II, Big Ben achieved an almost religious grace, as members of the Big Ben Society would gather in prayer as the immense bell boomed out before the 9 o'clock news. Of course, this is the same clock tower than Peter Pan, Wendy, John and Michael fly by in their journey to The Neverland.
