Michael Healy Solid Brass/Bronze Dragonfly Lighted Doorbell Ringer

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The Dragonfly Doorbell Ringer was designed by Michael Healy, an accomplished Rhode Island artisan. He enjoyed studying the acrobatic flight of dragonflies while fly fishing in the pond near his cottage. On one August morning, Michael found a large dragonfly perched by the front door. The dragonfly eventually flew away but left behind a wonderful idea for one of Michael Healy's doorbell ringer designs. The dragonfly's wings are cast in solid bronze and its body in solid brass. Brass and bronze are copper-based alloys. The yellow brass alloy used in many of Michael's designs contains 70% copper and produces a warm, traditional brass look. Red bronze contains almost 85% copper. This additional copper content gives the bronze alloy its rich, reddish undertone. The mirrored finish of polished brass and polished bronze is achieved through varying degrees of sanding and buffing. Michael uses these techniques to highlight or accent the raised areas on a piece. It is hand crafted using the age old art of sand casting. The mold is used only once, giving the Doorbell Ringer its individual character.

• Compatible with all wired doorbells
• Mounting hardware included
• Illuminated doorbell button that backlights your doorbell ringer
• Surface mount installation

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