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Akos
 Akos
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09/02/2017 11:04 am  

I have this silver vase.

Height: 19,5 cm

Weight: 109 grams.

Is it a Tapio Wirkkala vase?

Thank you!
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Zephyr
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09/02/2017 8:10 pm  

Not entirely sure if it is Wirkkala, but the hallmark lines up with a known Wirkkala collaborator, Kultakeskus Oy:

Lion: Kultakeskus Oy (the lion) (Goldcentre Ltd)

Heart and crown: Finland

813H: Silver fineness

3 castles: City Assay mark for Ha


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Spanky
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09/02/2017 9:17 pm  

Wow, thank you very much!!


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Zephyr
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09/02/2017 9:22 pm  

No problem. Note, Kultakeskus Oy was the largest silversmith factory in Finland, so this is not a definitive link to Wirkkala, but this company did produce some of his other silver pieces, so it is certainly possible that this is Wirkkala. I am not sure where you would start looking to verify the design. It is definitely an interesting piece with certain aspects that align with other Wirkkala designs, and then other aspects that dont line up well at all. good luck with your search!


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