In the mid-1700s a Dutch-Belgian inventor removed the blade from ice skates and attached wheels, creating the first roller skate. The 4-wheel skate was created a century later to give the illusion of ice skating while performing on stage. Eventually roller skating evolved from a pastime to a competitive sport and leisure activity.

Measurements: 3.5 X 3.25 X 1.75 (HxLxW)

Hand crafted in age-old tradition using techniques that originated in the 1800's

Molten glass is mouth-blown into finely carved molds made exclusively for Old World Christmas

Ornaments are all hand-painted and glittered in a series of labor-intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creations

Traditionally designed, hand-crafted ornaments