Chosen in a survey by Buffalo Rising readers, AVALON Design and The Floristry of Buffalo are proud to announce the arrival of their second in a series of collectible snow globes just in time for the Holidays.
Two years ago, this team created the popular Buffalo City Hall Snow Globe, and plans to commemorate more of the area's architectural treasures in the future. Buffalo Rising readers picked this year's theme overwhelmingly, with 34% of the votes.
The Richardson Towers Collectible Snow Globe is arriving TODAY ~ coincidentally, along with our first snowfall! This second in a series of collectible water globes commemorates H.H. Richardson's innovative design for the State Insane Asylum at Forest and Richmond Avenues in Buffalo, New York, and is available at The Floristry on Delaware Avenue, and at Avalon's website.
The globe contains a remarkably detailed replica of the administrative towers, which is lit from within. The hand painted base sculpturally depicts fantasy elements of the Richardson Romanesque style for which the architect is known.
This desktop ornament commemorates the historic architecture of Buffalo, while celebrating our glorious past, with an optimistic eye to the future. The four-inch diameter glass globe sits atop a polychrome resin base, making the piece just under 6" tall.
The price is $49.95 + tax and applicable shipping.
If your Black Friday was bleak, cyber Monday psyched you out, or your holiday season is already insane - then you'd be just plain crazy not to purchase one of these rare little treasures for someone special on your gift list.
Designed by Paul Morgan and Mark Nowak in conjunction with Fann Markel of the Floristry.
The Floristry at 1385 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14209
716.885.6037 or 800.237.3285
Thanks for posting this; it's a real gem!
If there's any chance that Paul and Mark could collaborate on a Central Terminal globe in the future, I'd be deeply appreciative.