Lot #72: Vintage Swarovski Crystal Large Mouse Figurine - Retired "In a Summer Meadow" Max Schreck

Beautiful, highly collectible Swarovski Silver Crystal Large Mouse figurine (Article No. 010025 / System No. 7631 040 000). Designed by Swarovski’s legendary premier designer Max Schreck, this charming piece was originally introduced in 1976 and has since been retired. This figurine features a brilliantly faceted clear crystal body, oversized rounded ears, contrasting jet-black crystal eyes and nose, delicate gold/silver-tone metal wire whiskers, and a distinctive long upright spring-coil metal tail. The mouse sits securely upon its integrated, integral square faceted crystal base. • Designer: Max Schreck • Theme Group: "In a Summer Meadow" Collection • Material: Premium Swarovski Faceted Lead Crystal & Metal accents • Features: Upright spring-coil tail, wire whiskers, jet-black eyes, square base • Markings: Authenticated with the Swarovski logo etched on the underside of the base. • Historical Significance: The crystal mouse holds a legendary place in Swarovski history as the brand's very first animal figurine design. It was originally inspired by an employee joining chandelier parts together in 1976, launching Swarovski’s massively successful collectibles division. • Discontinued & Rare Variation: This specific variant features a unique combination of an upright metal spring tail paired with a square base rather than later circular or octagonal iterations, making it highly sought-after by completionist collectors. Pickup category timeslot {A}