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Midget gems ID = Probably Lauscha

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Glassyone:
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They are about 8cm high!  Very delicate fine glass.
Are they for a doll's house? If not what on earth could they be for?
Ruth

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Ivo:
There is a whole world of miniature glass out there - some of it was made as a toy (doll's houses) and some of it was made as trade samples so the salesman would not have to trundle the full weight around, and some of it was just made as gadgets, like the Bimini items. And then there's souvenirs, of course...
I predict that in a few years' time someone will come along and write a book on glass minis. Maybe it is you?

Jay:
Yes, I also have a cabinet with a collection of mini vases.

Some of them were probably intended as 'place-setting' vases and we shouldn't forget the ones that were part of a larger object such as an 'aperne'.

Of course Leerdam vases by Copier (which is my 'specialist' field) were made in sizes starting at about 6cm, so we've got used to watching out for the small but beautiful during our trawling.

Keep those eyes peeled for something special!

Jay:
P.S. In the Dutch catalogues this shape is associated with 'Lathyrus odorata' i.e. the 'sweet pea', and the intention (see Leerdam catalogue 1948) was that they were close enough to the diners that you got a nice whiff!

Glassyone:
Ivo, where have I been? It has snuck by me! So many parallel universes!
As for book, I wanted to write one on how to avoid getting dementia but it will be upon me before that happens. Jay sounds very knowlegeable, so could write one on midget gems?

I would like a 'COMPENDIUM ' like Miller's Price Guide  tome, solely devoted to glass.  
Thanks for your information both of you.
Ruth
 :D

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