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Help identifying a vase?
« on: February 09, 2016, 12:46:22 AM »
Hi there, I just picked up what I *think* is a vase. It's two pieces, very heavy (crystal weight), approximately 6-7" tall (sorry, didn't have a ruler at the office).
The exterior is smooth and the interior is what has the design and texture. Looks a bit like Iittala Kekkerit and Timo designed a vase very much in this shape in the late 70s but I don't have any proof. It's unsigned.

Hopefully someone can help me identify it? Thanks much!

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Re: Help identifying a vase?
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2016, 02:38:31 AM »
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Re: Help identifying a vase?
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2016, 01:28:26 PM »
Let's try this...

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Re: Help identifying a vase?
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2016, 01:30:57 PM »
And this one too thanks!

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Re: Help identifying a vase?
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2016, 06:44:31 PM »
Much better, thank you! :)

I'm intrigued by this as I cannot see it working as a vase as it would surely leak where the two sections join, but then you have the hole in the top... the only thing I have previously seen as a 2-part pot with a hole in the lid was a hair collector, as part of a lady's dressing table set. But this looks far too modern to be one of those, plus the hole isn't big enough for that... 

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Re: Help identifying a vase?
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2016, 08:12:58 PM »
Part of a light fitting?

Is there anything to stop the two halves from sliding apart?

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Re: Help identifying a vase?
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2016, 04:41:36 PM »
Apologies for the delay in responding. The "vase" is at the office and I've been home sick for a couple days.

I don't believe it to be a hair receiver because of it's size. One of the photos shows it next to a coffee cup and it dwarfs it.

I also don't believe it to be a light fixture or light casing. The lower part has a flat bottom so it appears to be meant to be set on a flat surface. The top acts as a lid so if you try and gently move it side to side it stays put but if you lift it straight up it comes off easily.

Can I provide any other information?

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Re: Help identifying a vase?
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2016, 05:54:54 PM »
The hole in the middle suggests it is for letting off heat or fumes, so a candle could burn inside and light up the whole globe quite spectacularly. FWIW...

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Re: Help identifying a vase?
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2016, 06:11:45 PM »
The hole in the middle suggests it is for letting off heat or fumes, so a candle could burn inside and light up the whole globe quite spectacularly. FWIW...

Oooh that makes sense and I'd bet would look lovely! Would also explain why it's split where it is.

Any idea on maker?

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Re: Help identifying a vase?
« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2016, 07:03:14 PM »
Your guess is as good as mine...

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