The History of Musical WaterGlobes
It is believed that
the creation of the original waterglobe was borrowed
from the concept of glass-paperweight dating back
as early as 1800’s in France. From there, in
1889, the world's first waterglobe was created. This
palm-sized glass globe featured the famous Eiffel
Tower as its center-piece and has a ceramic base
and fake snow. It was introduced to the public in
the 1889 Paris Exposition and proved to be a successful
souvenir item.
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Kitty With Goldfish with Animation
and Music
Watch these two adorable kitties try their best
to catch a meal out of the frantic goldfish! Watch
the goldfish swim circles around the mischievous
kitty perched above. Wind this 120mm waterglobe
and watch the fish rotate as the music plays.
Plays "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes".
7"H
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Later in the Victorian era, snowstorms, as they were
called became popular as souvenirs, toys and desk paperweights.
And in the early 1920’s, it crossed the Atlantic
to the United States and Canada.
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Hummingbird With Hibiscus Water
Globe - With Animation and Music
A delicate hummingbird gently sips the nectar
of an exotic hibiscus flower petal in this
colorful waterglobe. Resin base in decorated
with leaves and petals. Plays " Flower Song",
8.5" H.
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The pivotal point in the history of waterglobes came
in 1927, when Joseph Garaja of Pittsburgh, filed a
patent pertaining to the mass production of glass waterglobes
of “artistic attractiveness and novel ornamentation.”
Once the patent was granted on December 31, 1929, the
concept was copied and waterglobes were soon sold everywhere.
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Hummingbird Rotating Water Globe
- Animated with Music
Beautiful white vase surrounded by lavender/pink
flowers. Rotating glitter waterglobe with two
busy little hummingbirds collecting their pollen
from yellow and white lillies. Plays "Flower
Song". Approximately 7" high x 5" width..
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Capitalizing on the popularity of waterglobes, American
companies in the 1940's use them in their advertising
campaigns. While in Europe, religious themed waterglobes
were popular gifts for Catholic children.
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Frog Waterglobe
- Animated with Music
A crowned prince in waiting. This cute frog
holds a red rose for someone special in this
100mm waterglobe. Bring home Prince Charming
today for yourself or someone special. Plays "In
the Good Old Summer Time". 8"H
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Today’s waterglobes can come with music, revolving
piece or base, lighting effect, button-activated snow
blower and much more.
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This enchanting animated waterglobe is sure
to entertain as these kittens make beautiful
music together. The inner sleeve revolves inside
the base as the music plays. Plays "The Entertainer".
7" H.
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We carry a wide variety of types of waterglobes from
the San Francisco Music Box Company.
Visit our online store and buy one today!
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