Topic: Balladi

[Ivo]

Just out of curiosity, here is a picture of an Iittala  Balladi lantern (desin Jorma Vennola)  I picked up today. When putting it next to one that was already there I noticed the thickwalled one has a sticker; the thinner walled one is slightly different in design.

According to the book these were made in 1984 and 1985 and 1984-1991 in heights 70, 80 and 85. There is also a footed version of 210 mm height.

The blatant rip-off on the right where the windows turn gothic and creepy weeds and lichens cover the walls was made by Bohemia - it seemed fitting to haunt you with this image on this halloween evening....

[chopin-liszt]

As long as you are not starting on yuletide stuff before we've had Guy Fawkes night, you can show what you like, Ivo.
 

[Ivo]

Nothing yuletide about these votives - not quite sure where this association stems from ...

[chopin-liszt]

 
I was referring to the Bohemian one.

I think my glasses need both cleaned and changed into a pair that allow me to focus better - I thought the "hallow'een" one looked a bit "holly and ivy" around the windows... getting towards the commercial december holiday and it is far too early to be mentioning that. 

I can't see lichen or creepy weeds at all.

Halloow'een isn't really an event here.

We have fireworks displays on November 5th, Guy Fawkes night. That is much more fun.