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Title: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala - ID = Pukeberg
Post by: flying free on August 25, 2011, 08:13:21 AM

Looking for some help on this please for a friend.  It is a beautifully made and finished vase whereever it has originated.  The texture on the stem has similarities to the Paadar pieces by Wirkkala, but otherwise I have drawn a blank.
Any help much appreciated  :sun:
It measures 4" tall (10cm) by 4.5" widest, the stem is round the flattened top has been flattened into an odd shaped triangle slightly curved down on one side.  The visual effect on the flattened top is lots of lines radiating out from the stem to the outer edges, but it is smooth. Very heavy piece, base has mould creases but is flat and clear see through. The internal well can be seen through the base and looks textured at the bottom but not from half way up, a nice optical illusion possibly (my photo isn't the right angle to show this).
thanks for looking
m

Title: Re: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala
Post by: rocco on August 25, 2011, 08:57:36 AM

Hi m,
I will have a look in my Iittala book tonight.

But for a piece like this I would highly suspect it to be signed if it was Iittala (at least with the artist's initials), so I guess a different maker...

Michael

Title: Re: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala
Post by: flying free on August 25, 2011, 09:20:35 AM

thank you Michael, that is much appreciated :sun:
m

Title: Re: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala
Post by: rocco on August 25, 2011, 05:19:48 PM

Ok, I have looked through the whole catalogue section of the Iittala book, but haven't seen anything similar...

Michael

Title: Re: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala
Post by: flying free on August 25, 2011, 05:23:45 PM

Thank you so much!
So, I shall go off in another direction then.  Unfortunately whilst I have quite a few clear textured pieces this doesn't seem similar to any of them, although whilst writing I've just had a thought about one piece that I shall check to see if the texture on the stem is the same.
thank you again.
m

Title: Re: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala
Post by: flying free on August 25, 2011, 05:27:34 PM

the piece I was thinking of was my Dartington Daisy set.  The stem bears a very 'vague' similarity to the bumpy base of those dishes....vague though.  I wonder if this could be an FT Vase for Dartington?  Anyone seen one around?
thanks again.
m

Title: Re: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala
Post by: flying free on August 26, 2011, 11:59:04 PM

I'm still thinking this is Scandinavian.  If a mod reads this, please could it be moved to the Scandinavian section to hopefully gain attention over there?  just for a little while?   Many thanks  :sun:
It glows bright yellow under uv light I accidentally discovered tonight. Would this indicate it maybe isn't a recent piece?
many thanks
m

Title: Re: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala
Post by: flying free on June 16, 2013, 08:23:47 AM

Just a gentle bump - I can't believe it's nearly two years since I asked about this :)
one more picture added.  This is very very heavy for size.
Any thoughts or leads much appreciated.
Thanks  :)
m

Title: Re: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala
Post by: kane_u_pain on June 16, 2013, 08:38:11 AM

Reminds me of the copy's of the Timo Sarpavena candle sticks. Can be hard to tell without actually seeing and holding one from the pics as it is clear glass.

Does anyone know which country done the copies of the TS candle sticks? I am drawing a blank but am sure it was discussed somewhere...

Title: Re: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala
Post by: flying free on June 16, 2013, 08:54:41 AM

Thanks for looking Kane :)
The copies were from Taiwan,  but I've seen those and may still have one upstairs - the quality of this vase is in a different league as far as I can tell.  It's really well made,  well cast, high quality piece.

Edited to add, I 'think' the copies were from Taiwan, but I'm now going to need to check that out - we may not be thinking of the same thing :)

ok, yes we were and the copies were from Taiwan.
m

Title: Re: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala
Post by: kisslikeether on June 16, 2013, 09:09:36 AM

Could this be by Pukeberg?

Title: Re: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala
Post by: flying free on June 16, 2013, 09:22:34 AM

ooh excellent suggestion - thanks :)  I'll have a search now.
There are some design similarities with this labelled candle holder on Wayne's site, and the thickness of the glass etc looks similar http://www.20thcenturyglass.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66_85&products_id=4401&zenid=2fb987cfa868fa877aee4837aac388b0

m

Title: Re: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala
Post by: paradisetrader on June 16, 2013, 11:04:33 AM

Looks to be hand-pressed.
My first thought was Muurla.
Looking closely I notice the lines on the underside of the rim which remind me of Viking Epic (USA) mushrooms.
So 2 more possibilities to muddy your waters, M.
P.

Title: Re: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala
Post by: glassobsessed on June 16, 2013, 12:23:43 PM

Would this be described as cast rather than pressed?

John

Title: Re: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala
Post by: flying free on June 25, 2013, 12:04:04 PM

Pete thank you for that.  I've not managed to id it but I have found some Blenko pieces following your Viking lead, that have some similarities.  I will explore further but they aren't quite the same.
John, yes I do think it is cast rather than pressed.
m

Title: Re: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala
Post by: Anne on June 25, 2013, 01:31:33 PM

My initial thought was Pukeberg or Muurla, and then I checked my ref pics file and I have one filed under Pukeberg, but it's not labelled, so I'm not 100% certain... may be worth an email to them to ask...

Title: Re: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala
Post by: Ivo on June 25, 2013, 02:43:34 PM

High quality crystal but undocumented design in the style of Iittala - I think Nybro and Pukeberg may be candidates.

Title: Re: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala
Post by: flying free on June 26, 2013, 10:48:11 PM

Thank you all :)
some leads to go on.  I'll post back if I find a definite.
m

Title: Re: Finnish vase possibly ( or lookalike) similiarities to Paadar texture Wirkkala - ID = Pukeberg
Post by: flying free on January 25, 2017, 07:42:17 AM

Thank you Anne for finding this thread:)

I'm just adding the reference I put in the other post

This is a labelled Pukeberg pair the same as mine

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-PUKEBERG-ICE-CANDLE-HOLDERS-NWT-NEVER-USED-/152025357410

I have seen a lovely set of candle holders in red as well. 
They are incredibly heavy and sturdy.

m