Topic: Is this Sklo Union Glass? If not....help!!!

[Redriihimaki]

Hi
This stunning piece is 10 inches high and 4.25 inches square.
Very well made from high quality crystal! Is it a Sklo Union piece??
thanks
Simon

[Pip]

A base shot would be helpful if poss.  It *looks* more Scandi to me - like something Tapio Wirkkala might have designed but, sadly, I don't have the Leslie Pina books to have a look.  It's fantastic though, I love it - I'm sure Marcus will know whether it's SU or not (have you ordered a copy of his new book?  If you're into SU then it's an absolute must).

[Anne]

Simon, I am pretty sure this is not a Sklo Union piece. As Pip rightly say, Marcus will be able to add more later.

[Redriihimaki]

Thanks I will try to get a base picture as it has a rather unusual base. I bought it thinking it might be a Wirkkala piece but when I got it home it became clear that it isn't. Any further help would be greatly appreciated!
regards
Simon

[Sue C]

How about Tauno Wirkkala humpilla?
http://www.laatutavara.com/index.php?page=haku&hakuteksti=tauno+wirkkala&Submit=Hae&laaja=on
not the same but you can see the influence.

[Anne]

I think Scandi is more than likely Sue. I'm sure Della said she has one of these as well recently when we spotted one on eBay.

[Redriihimaki]

Thanks for the replies. I have several Tauno Pieces but this vase, although kind of similar in a way does noy have any texture to the glass whereas all of Tauno's work does. It is much thicker than Tauno's work too. I will photograph the base and add some more pictures in the hope that someone can identify it.
regards
simon

[Redriihimaki]

Here is a pic of the top
Pic of bottom in next post
thanks

[Redriihimaki]

Here is the bottom pic.
Notice the pattern on it's base. I've never seen this before!!!!
Any ideas??? Surely somone must know? I will be stunned if it is Scandinavian as I collect it and have never seen this before! However having said that I did buy it because When I saw a picture of it I thought it might be scandinavian but having got it home I'm of th opinion that it isn't. You don't think it could be french, do you??? Its a very similar weight and quality crystal to Daum!
many thanks, in advance for your help on this matter!
Simon

[robert1960]

For what it's worth, I don't think it's Scandinavian either, nor do I think it's French

Eastern European I'd say..Czech/ Romanian maybe ?