Vintage Figurine

Some of the favorite glass dolphin figurine pieces include two or more dolphins playing together.  Many of the groupings feature leaping dolphins playing together. Other grouping show a mother and babies playing in the waves with their snouts being warmed by the sun. These pieces are usually set on mirrored bases and are designed using crystalline glass. Artists can depict up to a dozen dolphins in a group setting.

The use of light, either in the figurine piece or in the way the collector chooses to best display his or her pieces will add to the overall beauty and grace of the collection. Some dolphin figurines have a built-in light source to showcase the item. These pieces may be somewhat larger in size and are intended to be a single item display or the focal point of a collection. Some light sources feature flickering to give the appearance of sunlight on the waves. A lighted display case or shadow box is another way to light the best pieces of your collection.

A glass dolphin figurine can be made of clear glass or crystal, but adding an ocean blue base and the steel gray color of the dolphin adds beauty and emphasis. Dark blue is a favorite color that is often used either to accentuate the waves or the base. Frosted blue tint is also used for additional effect. A gold colored trim may be used on the glass to make it stand out in a collection. Other popular shades include copper and bronze. The usual varieties are clear and transparent and the artists’ workmanship is clearly evident in each curve and line. The best way to find a glass dolphin figurine would be to go online. There are several beautiful pieces available on sale. The process of ordering, payment and shipping is easy and you are guaranteed of on-time delivery.

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