THE CRYSTAL LODGE BLOG

As mentioned in earlier posts, in the early days of Silver Crystal sometimes there were different items manufactured in USA to Europe and vice versa. For example, the mini rabbit and mini sparrow which were available globally, were joined in the US market by a larger version. The mini rabbit is 1” (25mm) tall and…

Part of the City Parks collection of Lovlots, Nick (medium sized, copper colour) and Spike, his little brother (small and lavender) were only around from 2010 to 2011. Both designed by Anton Hirzinger, the early Lovlots had personalities and back stories. Spike is enthusiastic and bright, and loves the smell of fresh flowers, sniffing them…

Today we’re looking at another of the cutest pieces of Swarovski – the USA exclusive mini bear. A mere 32mm (approx. 1 ¼”) tall, he was the only bear in the “vintage” bear family to be issued with pointed paws, rather than rounded ones. The USA mini bear is made from clear, faceted crystal, and…

The kiwi was available from 1991 and 1996 and was designed by Michael Stamey. It belonged to the Endangered species collection within the Silver Crystal range. The body of the kiwi is made from clear crystal and it has black eyes. The feet and beak are made from frosted crystal. We have noted that the…

With the latest series of the Great British Bake Off now well underway, we wondered whether Kris Bear’s attempts at a pink cupcake (5004484) and a blue cupcake (5051769) would be deemed worthy of a “Hollywood Handshake”?!!

A plea for help from a collector regarding the Swarovski Goose family, which was available from 1993 to 1999 and all family members designed by Adi Stocker for the Barnyard Friends collection. Which one is which? Of course, while the goslings are all known by a name, this name does not appear on the box…