Country Crock Stained Glass Church Night Light by Bill Job

This is a decorative stained glass miniature representing a church, created as part of the 'Country Crock' collection designed by artist Bill Job (Job 7550). The piece is constructed using the traditional copper foil (Tiffany) method, featuring various types of art glass joined with lead or solder came. The roof is composed of vibrant blue and white streaked slag glass, layered in a stepped fashion to mimic shingles. The main body of the structure is made of opaque white milk glass or opalescent glass, while the windows feature jewel-toned accents including a circular green pane on the steeple and an arched red window on the side. The steeple/tower is topped with a simple white glass cap and includes a small blue entry awning over a dark glass door. The base of the stairs and the door handle details are finished in a dark, patinated metal. Overall craftsmanship shows uniform soldering lines throughout. No major cracks, chips, or repairs are visible in the glass panes, although there is slight surface dust consistent with shelf wear. This item likely dates from the late 20th century, specifically the 1990s, and was originally designed to function as a plug-in night light or a lighted accent lamp for home decor.

I have carefully examined the decorative stained glass miniature identified as Job 7550 from the Country Crock collection by Bill Job. This piece displays the hallmarks of mass-marketed stained glass items from the 1990s, utilizing the copper foil method. The soldering is uniform, and the selection of slag and opalescent glass is consistent with the production standards of Format, Inc., the company associated with Job's designs. The condition appears to be 'Excellent' with no visible fractures or heat cracks in the delicate solder joints, which is common in these types of night lights. Market research indicates that while Country Crock items have a dedicated niche of collectors, they are not rare. Similar church models frequently appear on secondary markets (eBay, Etsy) within the $40 to $70 range depending on the presence of the original box and functional lighting components. The primary value drivers are the artist's name and the nostalgic appeal of the 'small town' aesthetic. A limitation of this digital appraisal is the inability to test the electrical integrity or verify the presence of an authentic 'Bill Job' signature or foil label on the underside. To fully authenticate this as a genuine Bill Job piece rather than a contemporary imitation, a physical inspection for specific manufacturer markings and a review of any original packaging or purchase receipts would be required. Scientific testing is not typically warranted for items of this value class.