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Mid-Century Scandinavian Gurgle Vase with Cobalt Blue Glass

Hand formed art glass by one of England's finest glassmakers, Wedgwood. Probably dates from the 1960s to 1980s.

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Vintage Scandinavian Cobalt Blue Gurgle Vase

Vintage Scandinavian mid-century modern hand blown gurgle vase with cobalt blue glass. Holmegaard, Iittala, Riihimäki / Riihimäen Lasi, Aseta or other Scandinavian made. We believe this was made by Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala.  This vase has a very tiny hole on the base, leading to the bubble, water got through the tiny hole and left hints of evaporation. The rest of the glass is clean and brilliant. Nice ring of bottom wear on base indicates old age, mid-century glass.

This gorgeous vase measures 8″ tall.

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