Elegant Modernist Fine Crystal Bud Vase
Hand blown crystal vase sits slightly off-center by design. Beautiful, heavy fine crystal by Orrefors. Signed on the base with ‘Orrefors’ (spelled out), artist initials (?) and part number 3691-121. The pattern number 3691 dates to 1957 according to Orrefors reference charts. It appears the initial is a ‘S.’ or it may be a ‘U’ which stands for hand blown smooth glass. The ‘S.’, (if that is what it is) could stand for John Selbing or Simon Gate. The -121 number is unknown to me, I think it stands for a date. Can date it to the mid 20th century, but can’t identify the designer. I’ve seen a vase that resembles this one (but not off-center) designed by Nils Landberg. Orrefors lettering and numbering is very hard to decipher, and worse when the letter is illegible.
It’s a beauty. Tall and slender with a very small opening. It is clean and clear inside and out, and no damage. Very rare to have one without liquid stains as it is difficult to dry after washing. Very important to dry it completely after use with water. We use an absorbent cloth ‘snake’ pushed by a chopstick and get every bit of the inside moisture dried to prevent liquid staining.
This lovely bud vase stands 10.25″ tall and weighs 1 lb.
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