Gorham Lead Crystal Swallow /  Dove / Bird / Candle Holder /  Paperweight / Art Glass /  Made in West Germany. 

This listing is for two Gorham Lead Crystal Swallow / Bird Candle Holders /  Paperweights made in West Germany. They measure approximatley  6" long X 3" wide and 2.5” tall. Condition is good overall. One bird is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or scratches, the other has one is in very good condition however has a small chip on the end on one if its wings that is not visible however you can feel it as it is slightly rough to the touch. Please see photos. These would make a great gift for any bird lover or art glass collector.  

Native American Folktales associate the Swallow with hard work and humility. 

In Chinese culture, the Swallow represents feminine dignity and loveliness. The Bird symbolizes marital tenderness too. The Swallow is the prelude to spring, bearing happiness. Feng Shui uses depictions of Swallows with Horses for encouraging personal attainment, fidelity, meekness, and fertility.

The Japanese regard the Swallow respectfully. They see it as an emblem of devotion to your family and motherly love.

Swallow Symbolic Meanings include; Adaptation, Communication, Devotion, Flexibility, Happiness, Home, Independence, Pragmatics, Self-Awareness, and Stamina.  

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