KLM house (8) - Bols
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Description from the seller
Set of 8 KLM Bols miniature houses Nos. 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78 and 79 – including KLM Houses Collection booklet
These characteristic Delft blue miniatures are based on historic Dutch buildings and are part of the well-known KLM houses collection. The collection brings together various aspects of Dutch history, including historic canal houses, characteristic old buildings, and the former KLM headquarters.
The eight houses come from different years of the collection and together form an attractive group for collectors of KLM houses, Bols miniatures, and Dutch architecture.
All eight houses are in as good as new condition. The corks and seals are intact. For two houses the contents have evaporated: house 73 is completely evaporated and house 75 still contains a small amount of Bols.
The eight houses in this lot
House no. 71 – Historic building at Singel 81, Amsterdam
A characteristic Amsterdam building on the famous Singel. The house reflects the traditional architecture of the capital and makes a nice addition to the collection of historic Amsterdam buildings.
House no. 72 – Historic building at Singel 87, Amsterdam
This house depicts a historic building on Amsterdam’s Singel. The traditional facade and distinctive appearance fit the city’s rich architectural history.
House no. 73 – The Posthorn, Alkmaar
A special miniature based on The Posthorn on the Dijk in Alkmaar. The original building dates from circa 1575 and represents the historic architecture of this North Holland town.
The contents of this house have evaporated completely. The cork and seal are still intact.
House no. 74 – Reguliersgracht 7, Amsterdam
A miniature of a historic Amsterdam canal house on Reguliersgracht. The original building dates from 1739 and is a fine example of the traditional Amsterdam building style.
House no. 75 – Former KLM headquarters, The Hague
An interesting piece for lovers of KLM and aviation history. This house is based on the former KLM headquarters on Hofweg in The Hague. The original building dates from 1913.
This house still contains a small amount of Bols. The cork and seal are intact.
House no. 77 – De Arend, Breda
This house depicts De Arend in Breda, a historic building dating back to circa 1560. The old architecture gives this piece a distinctive look and makes it a nice addition to a collection of historic KLM houses.
House no. 78 – Historic building at Leidsegracht 51, Amsterdam
A miniature of a characteristic Amsterdam canal house on Leidsegracht. The original building dates from circa 1671 and represents the historic architecture of Amsterdam.
House no. 79 – The Locomotive, Schiedam
This house depicts De Locomotief on Lange Haven in Schiedam. The historic building dates from 1671 and is connected with the history of the Melchers distillery, giving this piece an interesting link to Dutch distilling tradition.
Condition of the houses
All eight houses are in as good as new condition.
The following particulars are explicitly noted:
House no. 73: the Bols contents have evaporated completely; cork and seal are intact.
House no. 75: there is still a small amount of Bols present; cork and seal are intact.
The remaining houses are offered as shown in the photos.
The houses are sold in the condition in which they are found. The photos form part of the description.
Extra included: KLM Houses Collection booklet
This collection also includes the depicted booklet The KLM Houses Collection. The booklet features the KLM logo and images of various KLM houses; the houses are listed up to number 94. A nice addition for the collector, matching the eight houses in this lot.
Contents of the lot
The buyer receives in total eight KLM Bols houses:
No. 71 – Historic building, Singel 81, Amsterdam.
No. 72 – Historic building, Singel 87, Amsterdam.
No. 73 – The Posthorn, Alkmaar.
No. 74 – Reguliersgracht 7, Amsterdam.
No. 75 – Former KLM headquarters, The Hague.
No. 77 – De Arend, Breda.
No. 78 – Historic building, Leidsegracht 51, Amsterdam.
No. 79 – The Locomotive, Schiedam.
KLM Houses Collection booklet
Total: 8 KLM houses.
A fine collection for the KLM enthusiast
This group offers a lovely combination of historic Dutch buildings and the well-known KLM Bols houses. The different architectural styles and historical backgrounds make the collection interesting for fans of Dutch history and collectors looking to expand their KLM collection.
The presence of the former KLM headquarters and several historic buildings gives this group its own character.
The houses are carefully packed to protect them as well as possible during transport.
A beautiful set of eight KLM Bols houses, in as good as new condition and ready for a new owner.
Set of 8 KLM Bols miniature houses Nos. 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78 and 79 – including KLM Houses Collection booklet
These characteristic Delft blue miniatures are based on historic Dutch buildings and are part of the well-known KLM houses collection. The collection brings together various aspects of Dutch history, including historic canal houses, characteristic old buildings, and the former KLM headquarters.
The eight houses come from different years of the collection and together form an attractive group for collectors of KLM houses, Bols miniatures, and Dutch architecture.
All eight houses are in as good as new condition. The corks and seals are intact. For two houses the contents have evaporated: house 73 is completely evaporated and house 75 still contains a small amount of Bols.
The eight houses in this lot
House no. 71 – Historic building at Singel 81, Amsterdam
A characteristic Amsterdam building on the famous Singel. The house reflects the traditional architecture of the capital and makes a nice addition to the collection of historic Amsterdam buildings.
House no. 72 – Historic building at Singel 87, Amsterdam
This house depicts a historic building on Amsterdam’s Singel. The traditional facade and distinctive appearance fit the city’s rich architectural history.
House no. 73 – The Posthorn, Alkmaar
A special miniature based on The Posthorn on the Dijk in Alkmaar. The original building dates from circa 1575 and represents the historic architecture of this North Holland town.
The contents of this house have evaporated completely. The cork and seal are still intact.
House no. 74 – Reguliersgracht 7, Amsterdam
A miniature of a historic Amsterdam canal house on Reguliersgracht. The original building dates from 1739 and is a fine example of the traditional Amsterdam building style.
House no. 75 – Former KLM headquarters, The Hague
An interesting piece for lovers of KLM and aviation history. This house is based on the former KLM headquarters on Hofweg in The Hague. The original building dates from 1913.
This house still contains a small amount of Bols. The cork and seal are intact.
House no. 77 – De Arend, Breda
This house depicts De Arend in Breda, a historic building dating back to circa 1560. The old architecture gives this piece a distinctive look and makes it a nice addition to a collection of historic KLM houses.
House no. 78 – Historic building at Leidsegracht 51, Amsterdam
A miniature of a characteristic Amsterdam canal house on Leidsegracht. The original building dates from circa 1671 and represents the historic architecture of Amsterdam.
House no. 79 – The Locomotive, Schiedam
This house depicts De Locomotief on Lange Haven in Schiedam. The historic building dates from 1671 and is connected with the history of the Melchers distillery, giving this piece an interesting link to Dutch distilling tradition.
Condition of the houses
All eight houses are in as good as new condition.
The following particulars are explicitly noted:
House no. 73: the Bols contents have evaporated completely; cork and seal are intact.
House no. 75: there is still a small amount of Bols present; cork and seal are intact.
The remaining houses are offered as shown in the photos.
The houses are sold in the condition in which they are found. The photos form part of the description.
Extra included: KLM Houses Collection booklet
This collection also includes the depicted booklet The KLM Houses Collection. The booklet features the KLM logo and images of various KLM houses; the houses are listed up to number 94. A nice addition for the collector, matching the eight houses in this lot.
Contents of the lot
The buyer receives in total eight KLM Bols houses:
No. 71 – Historic building, Singel 81, Amsterdam.
No. 72 – Historic building, Singel 87, Amsterdam.
No. 73 – The Posthorn, Alkmaar.
No. 74 – Reguliersgracht 7, Amsterdam.
No. 75 – Former KLM headquarters, The Hague.
No. 77 – De Arend, Breda.
No. 78 – Historic building, Leidsegracht 51, Amsterdam.
No. 79 – The Locomotive, Schiedam.
KLM Houses Collection booklet
Total: 8 KLM houses.
A fine collection for the KLM enthusiast
This group offers a lovely combination of historic Dutch buildings and the well-known KLM Bols houses. The different architectural styles and historical backgrounds make the collection interesting for fans of Dutch history and collectors looking to expand their KLM collection.
The presence of the former KLM headquarters and several historic buildings gives this group its own character.
The houses are carefully packed to protect them as well as possible during transport.
A beautiful set of eight KLM Bols houses, in as good as new condition and ready for a new owner.
Details
Era
After 2000
Ceramics type
Delftware
Title additional information
KLM Bols-houses
Number of objects
8
Material
Ceramic
Country of origin
Netherlands
Manufacturer/brand
Bols
Condition
As new - unused
Height
9 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
2010-2020
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