2017 Sydney: Swarovski Crystal Glass Hedgehogs
Smile on Saturday: Made of Glass
The Swarovski Crystal range includes crystal glass sculptures and miniature, jewellery and couture, home decor, and chandeliers. It is best known for its small animal figurines, which have loyal and longstanding collectors and fans.
Daniel Swarovski was born in northern Bohemia. His father was a glass cutter and owned a small glass factory. It was there that the young Swarovski served an apprenticeship, becoming skilled in the art of glass-cutting. In 1892 he patented an electric cutting machine that facilitated the production of crystal glass.
2017 Sydney: Swarovski Crystal Glass Hedgehogs
Smile on Saturday: Made of Glass
The Swarovski Crystal range includes crystal glass sculptures and miniature, jewellery and couture, home decor, and chandeliers. It is best known for its small animal figurines, which have loyal and longstanding collectors and fans.
Daniel Swarovski was born in northern Bohemia. His father was a glass cutter and owned a small glass factory. It was there that the young Swarovski served an apprenticeship, becoming skilled in the art of glass-cutting. In 1892 he patented an electric cutting machine that facilitated the production of crystal glass.