Topic: Kosta Bowl, signature/dating help needed.

[Catisfaction]

Hi all.

I have this lovely Kosta bowl, it is signed Kosta WH 5569. It measures 8 5/8" in diameter and is smoke grey in color.
Would anyone be able to help me with artist/date info? I've not been able to find anything on my own.

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Thanks for any advise you can give.

[Daniel S]

Possible Wärff.

But it doesn't seem  ready, the bottom looks unpolished.

[ahremck]

Another worry is the 4 digit numbering.  I have only ever seen 5 digit codes and this vase looks quite modern.  I suggest you email Kosta Boda USA and ask if someone recognises it.  They have been very helpful with identifying two pieces that were not in the three Kosta Boda books I have.  I actually asked Sweden and they passed me on to the USA.

Ross

[Daniel S]

Look at older pieces and you will find plenty 4 digit numbers. Some times you find a 0 before ie 01234, these often only have Kosta in front, no designer initials and those were sale pieces. Things that were sold out.