Vintage KLM Delft Blue miniature Dutch canal house #80

Mid 20th Century/Delft, Netherlands

Delftware, named after the city of Delft in the Netherlands, is a style of tin-glazed pottery that was produced from the 17th century onwards. It is characterized by its blue and white decoration, often featuring intricate scenes, floral motifs, or architectural representations. Delftware became highly sought after throughout Europe, with many pieces being exported.

KLM (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij), the Dutch national airline, has a tradition of presenting miniature Delft Blue houses to passengers on long-haul flights. These houses are replicas of actual historic buildings in the Netherlands, and each year a new house is added to the collection, making them popular collectibles. The numbering system, like '#80' in this case, refers to a specific building in the series.