Gliding soundlessly and effortlessly, as if in a world of their own, helium balloons have fired imaginations and appealed to a sense of romanticism. From as early as 1783 balloons have traveled the skies, often in unintended directions, but that was part of the adventure and appeal as well. Fun and decorative, the largest of our mini-collection will travel the ceilings of the home, decorating the living room, den or child’s nursery. The smallest ones with their multi-colored striped spheres will gracefully float between the branches of a Christmas tree, or decorate a window. We researched these original helium balloons, with their characteristic rattan baskets, AT the Museum of Flight in Paris and the German Science Museum in Munich. Our miniatures, very similar to the scale-models displayed in those museums, are assembled with papier-mâché spheres covered in striped simulated fabric. The rattan baskets hang from hand knotted netting, attached with toggles for easy assembly.

Gliding soundlessly and effortlessly, as if in a world of their own, helium balloons have fired imaginations and appealed to a sense of romanticism. From as early as 1783 balloons have traveled the skies, often in unintended directions, but that was part of the adventure and appeal as well. Fun and decorative, the largest of our mini-collection will travel the ceilings of the home, decorating the living room, den or child’s nursery. The smallest ones with their multi-colored striped spheres will gracefully float between the branches of a Christmas tree, or decorate a window. We researched these original helium balloons, with their characteristic rattan baskets, AT the Museum of Flight in Paris and the German Science Museum in Munich. Our miniatures, very similar to the scale-models displayed in those museums, are assembled with papier-mâché spheres covered in striped simulated fabric. The rattan baskets hang from hand knotted netting, attached with toggles for easy assembly.

Gliding soundlessly and effortlessly, as if in a world of their own, helium balloons have fired imaginations and appealed to a sense of romanticism. From as early as 1783 balloons have traveled the skies, often in unintended directions, but that was part of the adventure and appeal as well. Fun and decorative, the largest of our mini-collection will travel the ceilings of the home, decorating the living room, den or child’s nursery. The smallest ones with their multi-colored striped spheres will gracefully float between the branches of a Christmas tree, or decorate a window. We researched these original helium balloons, with their characteristic rattan baskets, AT the Museum of Flight in Paris and the German Science Museum in Munich. Our miniatures, very similar to the scale-models displayed in those museums, are assembled with papier-mâché spheres covered in striped simulated fabric. The rattan baskets hang from hand knotted netting, attached with toggles for easy assembly. These large balloons carry sand bags, at the ready to be released as ballast.

It makes sense that balloons need to be shown suspended, and preferably together, to show off their brightly colored stripes. Enjoy the details of handmade baskets, expertly knotted nets, and canvas ballast bags. The display stand is hand wrought in iron and easy to assemble, while stable enough to stand a shake. (Balloons sold separately)