Glass Message Board

Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: surfersam on May 03, 2010, 02:20:06 PM

Title: riihimaki !!!!
Post by: surfersam on May 03, 2010, 02:20:06 PM

Hi guys,

Since finding this site, this has change my prospective on glass.

I do need some advice as I am not sure. Hunch first

This is a lovely flowing ovoid vase in amethyst. Encased bottom, fluted neck. I feel it is a piece by aimo okkoln but not sure.

Stats are

height 9.5"
width 4.5"
weight 800 grammes

Thanks once again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Paul

Title: Re: riihimaki !!!!
Post by: glassobsessed on May 03, 2010, 04:26:34 PM

Can't find this shape documented as Riihimaen Lasi either, I don't think it is made by them.

John

Title: Re: riihimaki !!!!
Post by: Greg. on May 03, 2010, 08:09:20 PM

also dont think that this is a Riihimaki piece

Title: Re: riihimaki !!!!
Post by: robert1960 on May 03, 2010, 09:51:33 PM

Nope, it isn't

Title: Re: riihimaki !!!!
Post by: Pinkspoons on May 04, 2010, 11:23:10 AM

Looks very Caithness-ish to me.

Title: Re: riihimaki !!!!
Post by: robert1960 on May 04, 2010, 07:45:20 PM

For reference, here is a picture of a fair few of the Riihimaen Export range (but by no mean all)

DesignLasi.com is also a valuable resource.

Title: Re: riihimaki !!!!
Post by: dorian_graye on July 04, 2010, 02:52:46 PM

Excellent photo!!!! :hiclp: