Description
Nanny Still was a Finnish glass artist. In 1949, she won the Nordic design competition of Riihimäen Lasi, which led to her being hired by the factory. Still is best known for these works created for Riihimäen Lasi. At the factory, she designed both art glass and functional glass objects.
In 1958, Still married the American George McKinney, and they moved to Brussels. However, while living in Belgium, Still was able to continue her artistic career and worked, among others, for the Riihimäki glass factory until 1976. In addition, she established connections with manufacturers in Central Europe. Over the course of her versatile career, Still designed almost everything from jewelry to frying pans.
The set is in good condition. Wooden parts are in very good condition.
Observations: Slight wear, small defects on the top edge of the jam jar, light surface scratch on the side of the jam jar. Overall impression is good.
Designer: Nanny Still (1926-2009)
Manufacturer: Noormarkun käsityöt
Material and color: Clear glass and brown teak
Machine-engraved signature: Nanny Still
Size:
Height of the jar with the saucer and lid 9,4 cm
Height of the jar alone 8,2 cm
Diameter of the jar 9 cm
Diameter of the lid 9,7 cm
Diameter of the plate 13,9 cm
Lenght of the spoon 21,2 cm
Weight of the whole set 0,249 kg
