Topic: Iridescent butterfly paperweight signed 'SMS' = Suffolk Manor Studio

[Seventh_Tree]

I was browsing ebay and found a glass mushroom with similar design as this paperweight: http://www.flickr.com/photos/art-of-glass/sets/72157612811514951/

I was unaware of what signature on the base read until I saw the mushroom on ebay where it's clearer.

I was wondering anybody knew what 'SMS' meant, if anything at all?

[Derek]

Hi Seventh-tree

SMS stands for Suffolk Manor Studio.

I don't know whether it is still running, but you are in the right place to find out!

Let us know what you find out.

Best regards

Derek

[w84it]

Hi there.

I think the artist is still working, but maybe not still under SMS but under his own name -  David Brett.

My own SMS paperweight (usual cameo carved effect, but mine has elephants) is signed "SMS England 2003 David Brett".


Cheers

Keith

[keith]

Been trying to find info' on this glass maker,do either of you have any more about him,please :sn:

[Derek]

Hi Keith

No sorry nothing from me, the latest weight I have of his is dated 2004.
There is a fair chance that given the name that the studio was located in Suffolk.
There is another glassmaker in suffolk called suffolk studios with a web site that
have been trading since 1981 so as suffolk is a rural county there is  a chance
that they may know of David Brett. Give them a call and see what they know !

Best regards

Derek

[Derek]

Hi Keith

Sorry name is Suffolk GLASS not suffolk studio

Best regards

Derek

[keith]

Thanks Derek,will try that,Merry Christmas :fc:

[Derek]

Hi Keith

Let us know the outcome and have a great Christmas !

Best regards

 :sn: :sn: :sn:  Derek  :sn: :sn: :sn: