Lithuanian Hand-Made Clay Tealight Candle House Start Price USD 250.00 Current Price USD 250.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 05, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 02, 2008 Location Austin, TX See more about 'Lithuanian Hand-Made Clay Tealight Candle House ' Description 17” Tall  17” Wide  6”Depth-Large Item   This is an absolutely beautiful Lithuanian Hand-Made Clay Candle Light House that was originally purchased in Germany.  Lithuanian Candle Houses are Hand Made by individual artists in Lithuania.  Houses are distributed throughout Europe for sale.  This item was purchased in the Mosel region of Germany.  Structure resembles a castle style building.  It is rumored that houses are replicas of actual houses and buildings in Europe.  Excellent craftsmanship that cannot be duplicated.  No chips, cracks or damage of any kind.  Item is two separate pieces.  Bottom is shown in pictures for placement of tealight candles.  Here is a little more information  about the history of Lithuanian candle houses.   As to where the inspiration for the candlehouses began, it's rather vague. One source tells the story of how candles played an important part in the drive for freedom. In 1991, when the Republic of Lithuania broke away from Russia, the Lithuanians showed their longing for freedom by placing lit candles in the windows of their houses. The candles blazing in the windows of thousands of homes validated the widespread endorsement for freedom. This image ignited the concept of making ceramic houses to resemble homes in the Lithuanian villages commemorating their unmitigated longing for freedom. Interesting morsels of Lithuanian facts and figures: Lithuania is the largest of the three Baltic States The three major cities are Vilnius (the capital), Kaunas and Klaipeda Vilnius is the largest with 415,000 people Lithuania is 65,200 sq. km. or about the size of West Virginia. The average temperature in January is 29°F More than 2,800 lakes are found in Lithuania The population of Lithuania was 3,701,000 on January, 1999 Formal Name: Republic of Lithuania (Lietuvos Republica) Short Name: Lieutuva  Shipping fees include cost of bubble wrap, peanuts, box and other packaging materials to keep item in safe condition during shipment.   Please consider shipping insurance when purchasing this item.  Option for insurance will be included on invoice at end of sale.  Seller is not responsible for any damage that occurs with shipment of item.  Every effort will be made to ensure safe shipment of item including proper packaging materials and boxing but shipping insurance is recommended.  No refunds or returns.  Paypal is the only method of payment that will be accepted. Payment must be received within 7 days after close of auction.  No exceptions. Happy Bidding!               Place a Bid!