Finnish Helena Tynell, Riihimäen Lasi, Isoisä Grandpa Blue Glass Decanter

~ Finnish Helena Tynell, Riihimäen Lasi, Isoisä Grandpa Blue Glass Decanter ~

Helena Tynell (1918–2016) was a notable Finnish glass designer.  She designed many classics for the Finnish ‘Riihimäen Lasi’ glassworks.

Some of the most well-known objects are the sculptural decanters produced between 1969 – 1971.

This particular decanter is based on the character ‘Isoisä’ (Grandpa) from the Finnish author Zacharias Topelius’ children story ”Small Matti”.

There were four characters  from this series: Isoäiti (Grandma), Isoisä (Grandpa),Pikku Matti (Small Matti) and Maaherra (Governor).

This version is in blue glass with a clear glass stopper.

It has its original factory sticker.

~ Dimensions ~

The decanter has a height of 21.5cm (8 ½ inches), a width of 11cm (4 ¼ inches) and a depth of 6.5cm (2 ½ inches).

It weighs 875g

~ Condition ~

The decanter is in great condition with no damage.

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