Waterford My Beautiful Ireland Dublin Bay Lighthouse 13 3/4'' HurricaneÂ
The Dublin Bay Lighthouse Situated on the Northern most point of Dublin Bay, the Bailey Lighthouse continues, to this day, to guide seafarers safely along the East coast of Ireland. This continues a long tradition, going back to 1667, when coal fired beacons were first used for this purpose. The Lighthouse itself is named from the headland of "The Little Bailey" on which it is built. Designed by Martin Croke, this stunning Waterford Crystal hurricane celebrates the role this lighthouse, and indeed all lighthouses world wide, which have played in the life of the sea. The cut pattern immediately makes the connection with the structure and function of lighthouses. The lantern, at the top, is represented by a sunburst pattern emanating from a concave olive cut which in turn focuses the light of the candle, causing it to reflect and repeat itself around the piece. Many of these fine buildings are built from the stoutest stone designed to endure all the elements can throw at them. This is represented by the solid cross cut pattern beneath the lantern raising and supporting it, symbolizing the strength and perseverance inherent in all lighthouses.