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Meri Lasi Finland, art glass lampshade or tealight lantern/tent (sami hut). Reindeer & mountains, 80s Helsinki. Moulded cone/conical holder

A curious piece of retro Scandinavian moulded art glass...

I had thought this was a lampshade (untested) but it feels too heavy to use. I have seen other similar items described as a 'sami hut', a Finnish tent, ie a top to put over a tealight candle (both those other versions were smaller). Either way, be it a lampshade or tealight cover, it's by Meri Lasi, Helsinki, Finland and dates from the 1980s (the company started in 1982).

It's heavy clear quality crystal content glass, with a raised design of reindeers and mountains/Scandinavian terrain.

At the top it's a pentagon, fading down into a round cone/conical shape.
The top aperture opening is apx 38mm wide and has a ground down ring inside, I can't tell if it's meant for a lightbulb adaptor as it's quite tight on space. At the base, where the glass is 2 to 2.2cm wide, there are four little feet, allowing air to flow under. This is what makes me wonder if it's a tent for a candle, with a chimney at the top.

I think it's a large version of the lantern for a candle, but I'll let you decide.

Fab condition, no noticeable flaws.
15cm tall x 16cm wide at base.
950g.

Due to its size, I can't post abroad I'm afraid. Free UK P&P.

SOLD PRICE: £

39

SOLD DATE:

20/08/17

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