A must-have for the nautical enthusiast! This deck prism is an exact reproduction! Created by Mystic Seaport from an original on the whaler "Charles W. Morgan", each Reproduction Deck Prism is hand-poured solid glass weighing over 2 pounds.The illuminated base is sold separately (see below). For centuries, sailing ships used Deck Prisms to provide a safe source of natural sunlight to illuminate areas below decks. Now you too can discover the charm and appeal of the past with our classically styled, nautical deck prism ( glass ). Before electricity, light below a vessel's deck was limited. Light below a vessel's deck was provided by candles, oil and kerosene lamps - all dangerous aboard a wooden ship. The deck prism was a clever solution. Laid flush into the deck, the glass prism refracted and dispersed a flood of natural light into the cabin below from a small deck opening without weakening the planks or becoming a fire hazard. In normal usa
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Great nautical gift
Great nautical gift - excellent value - marvelous quality
M**4
Great item, but needs the hanger or the light base otherwise it's a paperweight
This is a great item. We bought this in the smaller version (came in the large) in Ocean City, MD. We then came home and found it online with the light up base. The light up base or the gold tone hanger (like a potted plant hanger for your indoor and outdoor plants)is necessary for this item or it will just be a paperweight. It does nothing without them. The light up base is low light. Certainly not a toy (don't know why it's categorized this way). The light up base and the hanger only work with the bigger version of this, not the little one.
C**M
Beautiful!
This prism is LARGE! Its heavy and absolutely gorgeous when placed on a windowsill. It comes in a box with a little story about the purpose and history of the deck prisms on the Charles Morgan, which these are exact replicas of. A very nice gift I ordered several for friends and family for Christmas.
D**G
More Options Needed
I wish this was available in different colors including clear-white. Green is only color available. Rough surface finish mimics old style glass. Would refract light more efficiently if available in smooth finish.
H**O
Everyone loves to pick this up
decorated our living room with old nautical things and everyone loves to pick this up and look at it. Great reproduction!
F**R
Five Stars
Very lovely. Thank you!
D**S
Night light
I bought the base and use it as a night light. I do not see the prism as a toy but never knew that they were used on ships to light the lower deck.
M**E
Excellent paperweight!
I have one for use as a paperweight and it does not disappoint. It is heavy, reasonably broad and adds nicely to my desk.However, one caveat: It is indeed heavy! One of my filing trays is slightly distorted...
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