KLM house (6) - Rynbende 1952
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Six blue earthenware canal-house miniatures (1952 first edition) by Rynbende, Netherlands, in good condition with minor signs of aging; each measures about 5 cm wide, 5 cm deep and 10 cm high, and weighs 140 g.
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Six very rare and hard-to-find KLM canal houses from the first edition of 1952 from the Rynbende distillerie. The numbers are 1, 2, 8, 9, 14, 19, with the very rare and hard-to-find number 9, still in very good condition and sealed with brown wax.
KLM started issuing these miniature bottles in 1952. Due to unfair competition, airlines were not allowed to give gifts to their customers. So KLM had a few Delft houses made and filled them with gin. Naturally, their competitors complained: "KLM gives gifts to their customers." KLM said: "Are we allowed to decide how we serve our drinks? Is there a law that tells me drinks must be served in a glass?"... and that is how it all began.
Six very rare and hard-to-find KLM canal houses from the first edition of 1952 from the Rynbende distillerie. The numbers are 1, 2, 8, 9, 14, 19, with the very rare and hard-to-find number 9, still in very good condition and sealed with brown wax.
KLM started issuing these miniature bottles in 1952. Due to unfair competition, airlines were not allowed to give gifts to their customers. So KLM had a few Delft houses made and filled them with gin. Naturally, their competitors complained: "KLM gives gifts to their customers." KLM said: "Are we allowed to decide how we serve our drinks? Is there a law that tells me drinks must be served in a glass?"... and that is how it all began.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
140 g
Title additional information
KLM canal houses, 1952
Number of objects
6
Material
Pottery
Country of origin
Netherlands
Manufacturer/brand
Rynbende 1952
Colour
Blue
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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