{"product_id":"scottish-glass-vintage-1960s-caithness-glass-ring-hoop-vase-domhnall-o-broin","title":"Scottish Glass. Vintage 1960s Caithness Glass Double Ring or Hoop Vase. Designed by Domhnall O Broin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese classic pieces of Scottish glass designed by Domhnall O Broin (1934 - 2005) are starting to become highland collectable.  \u003cspan\u003eDuring his life, he made a significant contribution to Scottish glass, glass design and glass technology. He was initially apprenticed at Waterford Crystal and later studied Orrefors in Sweden.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe was awarded a prestigious Andrew Grant scholarship and continued to study glass technology and design at Sheffield and Edinburgh universities. He also studied glass design under one of Scotland's finest glass artists, Helen Monro Turner at Edinburgh College of Art (ECA).  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe played a pivotal role in founding the Caithness Glassworks, which opened in 1961. By 1965 he was the sold company design and managing director. Sadly he decided to emigrate to the USA in 1966 - and his association with Caithness came to and end.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomnhall was much influenced by Scandinavian design but used Scottish-inspired colourings in his glasswares. Domnhall's belief was \"We have to be at least as good as Orrefors.” This stylish early Caithness vase by him is certainly inspired by vases produced by Riihimaen Lasi glass in Finland in the 1960s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vase measures 9 inches in height with a diameter of 2 1\/4 inches. Unpacked it is 850 grams. It is a lovely bright blue colour with a chunky clear glass base. There are two rings or hoops at the base. An example of this vase is in the collection of Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in good condition with no damages. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will be sent in the UK with Royal Mail Tracked Delivery (Small Parcel). This will be applied to your order at the checkout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40275719618624,"sku":"Sold for £75","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/scottish-glass-vintage-1960s-caithness-double-ring-or-hoop-vase-designed-by-domhnall-o-broin-british-670.webp?v=1785025026","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/scottish-glass-vintage-1960s-caithness-glass-ring-hoop-vase-domhnall-o-broin","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}