Swarovski Silver Crystal City Houses No 2 (III & IV) 158981 RARE

• Swarovski Number - 158981 / 7474 200 000
• Introduced - 1990
• Retired - 1994
• Designer - Gabriele Stamey
• 2 Clear Faceted Crystal Houses
• Mint Condition
• Box & Certificate of authenticity included
• Height - 32 mm & 22 mm (1 1/4 in & 7/8 in) approx

Two different sets of Swarovski Silver Crystal City Houses were designed by Gabriele Stamey and introduced in 1990 as part of the 'Silver Crystal City' theme group, retiring in 1994.   The Silver Crystal City theme group included the following items:

• Swarovski Cathedral (1990-1994)*
• Swarovski City Gates (1991-1994)*
• Swarovski City Tower (1991-1994)*
• Swarovski Houses I & II (1990-1994)*
• Swarovski Houses III & IV (1990-1994)*
• Swarovski Poplar Trees, Set of 3 (1990-1994)*
• Swarovski Town Hall (1993-1994)

In addition, a Limited Edition Silver Crystal City 'La Piccola Citta' was created for Italy, of just 4999 numbered sets, consisting of the first six items marked with an astersik (*) above.  In addition, two special unmarked pieces, a Fountain and an Opera House were produced exclusively for this set.  The designers were Gabriele Stamey and Marco Parma.  'La Piccola Citta' is considered to be very rare and sell quickly when available!

The Swarovski Silver Crystal City Houses are in mint condition, complete with box and certificate.The Houses Set No. 2, as listed here, are sold as a set of 2. They can be distinguished by the Houses Set No.1 by the different styles of roof and windows.