Vintage KLM Delft miniature House 63 novelty decanter

This lovely vintage KLM Delft miniature house novelty decanter was presented to travellers onboard KLM flights in Business and Royal Class. They have been presented over a long period and thus have become collector items. There are 106 different types which are numbered 1 - 106.

The Delft Blue KLM houses were made by Koninklijke Goedewaagen. Goedewaagen was first located in Gouda, but moved to Nieuw Buinen (Drente) in 1984. These charming houses were made by them circa 1952 to 1995.

This House #63 is modeled after the gable house on Herengracht 314, Amsterdam. From an artistic and historical viewpoint, the facade (1725) on this monumental building is unique because of its gable, a kind of cross between a neck and cornice gable.To the left and right of this neck are sandstone scrolls in the form of dolphins. The man who commissioned the second house built at this site was Nicolaas Romswinkel, who was a "vroedsman" and part of the city council. The house remained in his family for more than a century. Since 1986, a large part of the house has accommodated a private restaurant, a cooking school and the catering business "La cuisine Francaise". Dining in the 19th-century banquet room overlooking a beautiful garden is simply delightful.

Price marked at $80 AUD.

Measurements: 10.5cm high, 4.5cm depth, 4cm width.

Excellent vintage condition with wear as pictured and overall commensurate with age.