Metal Man

A 19th century navigation beacon which is located mid channel between Rosses Point and Oyster Island in Co. Sligo. It has an identical twin beacon in Tramore, County Waterford. Four casts were originally planned, with the whereabouts of the other two unknown.

There are many stories and anecdotes relating to the Metal Man. Some say he is the only Rosses Point man never to have told a lie. Others swear to have seen him come ashore to fetch a loaf of bread.

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Quantity

Sizing

Available in 3 sizes mounted only or framed measuring:

- 151mmx 203mm (8″ x 6″) | image size 10cm x 15cm
- 304mm x 406mm (12″ x 16″) | image size 21cm x 30cm
- 406mm x 508mm (16″ x 20″) | image size 29cm x 41cm
The art print comes mounted in a heavy board with backing.

The mounted print comes wrapped in a cellophane bag for extra protection and include their own story and some fun facts on an insert.

All mounted prints are also available in a white solid wood frame. The frame measures 20mm deep and has a 20mm wide border.

All frames are made locally here in Ireland and constructed out of hardwood and painted white.

Material

Printed with archival pigment ink on 290gr art paper with a slightly textured silk finish.

Pigment inks are designed to be stable over long periods of time, allowing prints to be displayed (under proper conditions) for many decades.

All mounts and backing boards are lignin-free, alkaline-sized, pH neutral and are calcium carbonate buffered to enhance their useful lifespan by minimising the effect of atmospheric pollutants.