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Title: HELP ID small cup vase - Sarpaneva???. - or maybe Scandinavian?
Post by: robertglass on December 07, 2013, 08:46:01 PM

 ;) hello again: this small very thick glass vase/tumbler is also not marked, and first thought Sarpaneva. Any info you could share> it is about 3" tall, unmarked. hope pics help! THANK YOU!!

Title: Re: HELP ID Sarpaneva??? small cup vase
Post by: Paul S. on December 08, 2013, 05:10:31 PM

hi - I can see your reasoning for suggesting Timo Sarpaneva - his 'Festivo' textured pieces for example are not too disimilar, although this tumbelr shows a design with lines, and I'm unsure if he produced this particular surface decoration  -  some of his pieces were in production for a longish time I believe.
The other obvious contender for these ice/bark surface textured pieces would be Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala - but again my books lack adequate catalogue pix, and I can't find this particular design.
Most of the Scandi pieces designs mentioned have simply a random surfact texture, rather than a lined pattern such as yours.

Regret I can't offer other suggestions - we need an expert on Sandi glass ;D

P.S.    Just noticed the attractive shade of nail varnish -  so might suggest we refrain from calling you Robert? ;) ;)

Title: Re: HELP ID Sarpaneva??? small cup vase
Post by: robertglass on December 08, 2013, 08:40:00 PM

 :D thanks, paul: well, wirkkala was a strong contender, and now not sure how to repost this at the SCANDI glass section without arousing much irk. the nail polish is a dead giveaway = robertA... heee... >:(

Title: Re: HELP ID Sarpaneva??? small cup vase
Post by: Paul S. on December 08, 2013, 08:55:46 PM

Hi Roberta ;)  -  I'm sure the Mods. will be happy to help you with switching this to the Scandinavian section, and I wish you luck with an id.
My interest in glass is only in a general sense - I have no special knowledge in any particular area.

Title: Re: HELP ID Sarpaneva??? small cup vase
Post by: robertglass on December 08, 2013, 08:59:58 PM

 :)thanks, paul! I may just repost it in that section and see if anybody tries to bite off my head... Good luck to you, too! MERRY XMANS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Title: Re: HELP ID small cup vase - Sarpaneva???. - or maybe Scandinavian?
Post by: KevinH on December 09, 2013, 01:49:15 AM

Hi Robertglass,

We prefer to leave ID requests in the general Glass forum until a positive ID is made. People knowledgeable in Scandi glass do read this forum.

However, I will change the Title to show a "Scandi?" possibility.

Title: Re: HELP ID Sarpaneva??? small cup vase
Post by: robertglass on December 09, 2013, 01:51:06 AM

 :)Many thanks!

Title: Re: HELP ID small cup vase - Sarpaneva???. - or maybe Scandinavian?
Post by: SantaR on December 10, 2013, 02:12:05 AM

I don't know about your glass, Roberta, although I DO like it very much.  I just wanted to say this is my third incarnation on here, so if you do get your head bitten off, you can always take a deep breath and come back as someone else.  No offense meant to anyone at all, just trying to reassure a new person.

Title: Re: HELP ID small cup vase - Sarpaneva???. - or maybe Scandinavian?
Post by: robertglass on December 10, 2013, 06:38:18 AM

You are very kind!!! Thank you!! They got to me fast enough.... ;)