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Title: Iittala Ultima Thule "Copycat" Heavy Lead Crystal Glasses
Post by: horochar on April 26, 2014, 03:27:28 AM

I recently acquired a set of heavy lead crystal glasses that are definitely inspired by Timo Sarpaneva's iconic Ultima Thule line.  Much heavier than the Iittala version.  I'm wondering who might have made these, and when.  Purchased from a household filled with Swedish things, for what's it worth.

Thanks
Charles

Title: Re: Iittala Ultima Thule "Copycat" Heavy Lead Crystal Glasses
Post by: kisslikeether on April 27, 2014, 08:58:47 AM

Sorry to be pedantic but Ultima Thule was designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Can you possibly take a photo of the base too as it may help ID :)