Riihimaki Finland Schmalzie Blue Square Vase
Description
I purchased this vase in April of 2018 from my friends Dick & Sherry Betker of Wisconsin. Dick tells me in February, 2015, his friend in Sweden sent him a photo of this vase and asked if he was interested. He says, "Boy, was I ever. I made him an offer and he accepted. He knew what it was, kind of, and also how rare it was. He said the name was Swalze or something like that. He also said it was made by Riihimaki and it was the only one known."
Well he was close. This vase was made by Riihimaki and is called Schmalzie. To date, there has been one other reported that he knows of. It measures 8 3/4" tall by 2 3/4" square.
For more information, visit this excellent article written by Glen & Stephen Thistlewood called "Baby, You're So Square!" where you'll learn more about this and other exquisite square vases.
The Christina Katsikas Collection
