Timo Sarpaneva, an art glass signed Timo Sarpaneva Iittala 1951.
A variation of the Hiidennyrkki (Devil´s fist) from the Hiidenkirnu (Giant's churn) collection.
Frosted and clear glass. Height 25.5 cm.
Wear due to age and use. The general impression is good. Manufacturing-related unevenness on the inside.
The object was part of Master Glassmaker Reino Löflund's collection before passing to the current owner.
Reino 'Reka' Löflund was born in 1926 and at the age of 14 he started as an apprentice at the Iittala glassworks. He blew medicine bottles for the war industry as the youngest blower ever. After the war, he was employed as the master blower at the Iittala glassworks.
Later, Löflund was appointed as Master Glassmaker in charge of the entire production at the Iittala glassworks.
In the 1950s he began working with various glass designers, including Timo Sarpaneva. Reka Löflund developed several techniques and products with Timo Sarpaneva, including the Claritas, Arkipelago and Finlandia series.
Helge Nieminen was the one of Iittala's glassblowers, whose tasks included the production of the Orchid vase.
Helge was an extremely skilled glassblower with whom Timo Sarpaneva collaborated throughout his career.
Marjatta Sarpaneva