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Inge-Glas Kindhearted Nikolaus Ornament: Home & Kitchen. He managed to smuggle several glassblowing moulds as he made his journey. About Inge Glas Glass Was Their Destiny - Glass is Their LifeA Link Between Christmas Past and Christmas FutureIn the late 1500s in Lauscha, Germany, the Mller family of glassblowers worked diligently to produce mouth blown glassware of the highest quality for their countrymen and later for others all over the world to enjoy. Beginning in the 1860s, the Mller family specifically customized their craft for creating Christmas ornaments. As generations followed, each would take great care to share their expertise with the next generation.In 1948 fifteen year old apprentice, Heinz Mller-Blech, is being taught by his uncle.Glassblowing was a cottage industry. Every family had their own specialty. One family may have perfected ornaments of churches, while another created pinecones. The Mller family was renown for their bird ornaments. These small creatures not only provided much companionship for the glassblowers during Germany's long, gray winters, but they also became a source of inspiration. Inge-Glas, as it is known today, has more styles of birds than any other company and remains highly regarded for their artistry in the creation of their bird ornaments. Over 700 antique bird moulds are included in their collection of antique moulds. These glassblown ornaments were crafted by Inge-Glas in the same workshops in Lauscha, Germany until 1951. At this time, the Russian occupation of Lauscha led 13th generation descendent Heinz Mller-Blech to flee to Neustadt where he reestablished what is now the modern day Inge-Glas workshops. Heinz crossed the border to seek out a new life in West Germany. After settling down in Neustadt by Coburg, Heinz Mller-Blech began to actively search for antique ornament moulds.
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
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