This is a Golden-Crested Kinglet (Hippiäinen, in Finnish or Goldhähnchen in German) by Oiva Toikka. This specific design was introduced in 1983 (according to the Birds by Toikka book – Werner Söderström Osakeytiö – Helsinki – 2008 – page 21). The bird’s body is bright red and it has a clear transparent head. The bird is signed on the base O. It is one of the smallest and most delicate birds by Toikka – so tiny, dainty and perfect. No chips, cracks, restoration or other flaws. Height: 50 mm/ 2′. Length: 60 mm/ 2 2/5′. Weight (unpacked): 53 g. The item location is Lisbon, Portugal. I will send it worldwide well packed and safe. This listing is for 1 Oiva Toikka glass bird. The item “Iittala Oiva Toikka Glass Bird Golden-Crested Kinglet Vintage Red Signed” is in sale since Friday, April 26, 2019. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Scandinavian\Other Scandinavian Art Glass”. The seller is “sonicoutinh6″ and is located in Lisbon. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: Mid-Century Modern
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Features: Signed
- Object Type: Figurine
- Color: Red
- Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown
- Subject/Theme: Bird
- Brand: Nuutajarvi Notsjo
- Country/Region of Origin: Finland