Old World Christmas Glass Blown Swim Fin Ornament

Hand crafted in age-old tradition using techniques that originated in the 1800's

Molten glass is mouth-blown into finely carved molds made exclusively for Old World

Ornaments are all hand-painted and glittered in a series of labor-intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creations

Traditionally designed, hand-crafted ornaments

.

Swim Flippers Ornament. Made from mouth blown glass. Approximately 3.75 inches tall (9cm). Includes a FREE Old World Christmas storage box. Made by Old World Christmas. Each figural glass ornament is hand crafted in age-old tradition using the same techniques that originated in the 1800's. Molten glass is mouth-blown into finely carved molds available only to the Merk Family's Old World Christmas, before a hot solution of liquid silver is poured inside. Swim flippers, also known as swimfins are used in a variety of water sports such as snorkeling and underwater diving. Flippers help the swimmer move through the water more efficiently, adding thrust to each kick. Early inventors such as Leonardo de Vinci and Benjamin Franklin had a hand in inventing the modern-day swim flippers..
Brand: Old World Christmas, Model: 44108, Color: Yellow, Blue, Red, Size: 3¾"