SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL BUMBLEBEE RARE RETIRED

Swarovski Silver Crystal code numbers:  166 185 / 166185 / 7615 000 002

This retired Swarovski crystal Bumblebee is one of the few designs attributed to Claudia Schneiderbauer, who is no longer with Swarovski. The bumblebee sits on a frosted leaf, and is attached to a clear crystal flower. The bee has rhodium antenna and black eyes. Introduced in 1992 this Swarovski bumblebee was retired in 1997, and is 1 15/16” (49mm) high. This piece belonged to the “Among Flowers and Foliage” category, and is sometimes referred to as the “Bee on a Flower”.