Vintage KLM Delft Blue miniature Dutch canal house #57

Mid 20th Century/Netherlands

These miniature houses are iconic Dutch collectibles, often produced by Bols, a Dutch distiller, and given away as promotional items, particularly on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flights. Each house is a replica of a real building found in the Netherlands, often along the canals of cities like Amsterdam, and they are numbered sequentially. Historically, these houses were filled with Bols jenever (a traditional Dutch spirit), and the number on the house corresponded to a specific building and its address.

Originally introduced in the 1950s, the KLM houses became highly sought after by collectors worldwide. The tradition continued for decades, with new houses being added to the collection periodically. While many are found empty today, sealed versions containing jenever are rarer and often command higher prices, though the alcohol content in older bottles is typically not considered potable.