Topic: Riihimaeni/Riihimaki? Or suggestions please.....

[charliepedro]

Hi,

Can anyone confirm that this piece is Riihimaen or conversely that it absolutely isn't? Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers, Charlene

[px]

I would say absolutely not. Not Riihimäen Lasi, not Finnish.
The fact it seems not cased makes me doubtful - I would have suggested you look for something Swedish but can't say I would be very sure.
Actually looking now at the pic of the base - is there any visible wear? Could it be new and only inspired by some Scandinavian retro designs?

[Ivo]

It could be Sea, or something from Bavaria... or if it is new it was made in Romania. But tricky to be certain for this type of glass.

[charliepedro]

Hi guys,

Thanks very much for taking the time to reply, px: there is enough base wear to imply some considerable age, I'd say. It's not cased so definitely not Riihimaen then - Ivo: maybe Sea, but it does seem to lack the quality you'd expect so maybe it is modern eastern European?? Its a nice looking piece nonetheless and I paid pennies for it at a bootsale so no kicking one's self required on this particular occasion 
Thanks again - happy glassing!

Charlene