Curiousity Shops

There is something so endearing about curiousity shops to me. I really can't explain it.

I came across one with an online shop today called DL & Company: Modern Alchemists and Purveyors of Curious Goods, and found the coolest thing - its a "Bust of Dierdre" candle. According to the description, the bust "cries" for the first several hours that it burns.

“Like an echo from the caves of coccamaura, i came forth whilst Dierdre wept cool tears” – from a celtic fairy tale. The bust, "Deirdre" was a true collaboration between the two of us. Mr. Little presented Mr. Sellers with the concept of crafting a weeping bust that cried tears of wax. Mr. Sellers sculpted the bust based on a neo-classical inspiration. The functionality of the piece is quite remarkable as the back of the sculpture is carved on an angle allowing for the melting wax to flow through the opening of the eyes.

If it wasn't for the fairly hefty price tag ($450.00!) I'd order one in a minute. Hell, I'll take two!

For more information and to order, visit the DL & Company website.

All images courtesy of DL & Company.