Guardian Angel over Children Playing Kick-Ball Lithographic Nightlight

Collectibles : Lamps, Lighting : Guardian Angel Lithograph

 

This is a collectible for those following “Angels”. It’s a lithograph picture on a convex glass with a light switch that when turned off has the Guardian Angel of these two children at play showering them in a warm protective light. When it not turned on the picture is enchanting in its depiction of an old scene set with sweetness of children dress in vintage style and enjoying a game of kick-ball. But when the light is on the Angel’s gossamer dress seems to light up with gossamer stars and her light embraces the children in a warm glow.

I have found several different scenes similar to this style of the Guardian Angel protecting little children. It was a favourite scene to completed by various artists circa 1880.

I think it would have been created as a Nightlight and set in this framework in the early sixties judging from the electrical tags & cord ~ there is no on/off switch merely an electrical plug. The print itself is 8.5" X 6.25" and is attached to the outside frame measurement which is: 13" X 14". The frame is very elaborate plaster mold appearing like marble with veins of gold & white and grape leaves and grapes are worked into the corners & mid-points of each side. It's a very elaborate and gilded design and this frame has some damages to the plaster & marbleizing which I have tried to note in the pictures. I don't think it would take much to repair these areas. There is a circular ring for hanging the light on the wall surface.

It is a lovely treasure of protective love and hope that displays with great presence either lit or unlit by the nightlight. It was imported into Toronto by Lima Novelties on Lombard Street.

Item ID: RL 6

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Collectibles : Angels : Children Playing : Circa 1880~