this collaboration between princess margarita de bourbon de parme and royal leerdam crystal was initiated by nicole uniquole. for the first time a royal leerdam crystal orange vase has been created by a member of the royal family itself. orange vases are a royal leerdam crystal tradition. since 1927 a special vase is designed for ‘events of national importance’ or memorable occasions within the royal family. these collectors’ items, hand-shaped and mouth-blown in the centuries’ old crystal factory, always comes in a limited edition. for the theme ’75 years of liberty’ the princess was inspired by birds and water