Posted 3 years ago
NevB
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I bought these dishes recently hoping they were old, sadly not, but I think they are "vintage". I've seen them described as "Mettamec" but I can't confirm that. If anyone has any information on them I'd be very grateful.
Marimekko by Italia
https://www.replacements.com/crystal-iittala-marimekko/c/457850
Thanks very much TallCakes, no wonder I couldn't find anything about Mettamec!
I think now there is some doubt they are by Iittala, the shape doesn't quite fit, apparently several companies made similar ones, I'll keep looking.
I understand there are fakes... In case you haven't found this; here's an online article on fakes:
https://mariskooli.wordpress.com/2011/04/26/a-few-word-about-fakes/
Thanks again TallCakes that's an enlightening article, I don't think mine are Iittala. Interestingly the design goes way back to 19thC. Sowerby glass No.1029 P56.
http://www.victorianpressedglass.com/pdf/sowerby/sowerby_1874_add.pdf