Vintage Orrefors Crystal "Orion" Bowl by Lars Hellsten 8" x 5" Signed, Numbered

Beautiful vintage Orion bowl designed by Lars Hellsten, signed and numbered, for Swedish crystal brand Orrefors. Width: 8 1/8 in Height: 5 1/4 in Discontinued Piece The road to Orrefors winds through deep forests of spruce that open suddenly on darkly glistening lakes, and meadows and farmhouses set behind stonewalls. Here are the elements that gave rise to glassblowing, and which are reflected today in the finished glass; the ripples across the water, the sunbeams that penetrate the tall, dense stands of spruce, and the crystal-clear air. It is hardly surprising that the glass created here is beloved all over the world. As early as 1726, Lars Johan Silversparre received permission to build a furnace and a smithy at "the beautiful river that flows into Lake Orrenas". The iron works was given the name Orrefors, which means "the Orre waterfall".