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Title: Help required on Kosta Boda, B Vallien piece of glass
Post by: davidfish1212 on October 19, 2010, 05:35:14 PM
Hi Everyone,

I recently acquired this bit of glass and wondered if anyone could help with details of when it was made and what Kosta Boda numbering signifies. I have gleaned it is by Bertil Vallien ( its marked with his name ) and its also marked with the word Atelier followed by the numbers 800086. Internet research has pulled up some of his museum bits but I can find no info on this range on the Kosta web site ( or infact any other web site ) I believe boats were his thing and he has produced many pieces in many different medias and sizes. This boat is roughly 6 " long. Can any of you very kind experts help me out.

Cheers in advance,
David :sc:
Title: Re: Help required on Kosta Boda, B Vallien piece of glass
Post by: Daniel S on October 19, 2010, 09:00:29 PM
Still IS his thing.

It's a boat.

Atelieer means limited edition.

Let me know what else you would like to know.
Title: Re: Help required on Kosta Boda, B Vallien piece of glass
Post by: davidfish1212 on October 19, 2010, 09:18:55 PM
Thanks Daniel,
 would you have any idea when this piece was made, and, if atelieer is limited edition, do i have number 800085!!!!!! JOKE- can i presume that i have number 85 out of an 8000 run?
Cheers,
David :sc:
Title: Re: Help required on Kosta Boda, B Vallien piece of glass
Post by: Daniel S on October 20, 2010, 06:20:33 AM
Around 2000.

Is there any - or /  between any numbers or elsewhere?

A atelieer piece is more than 60 and less than 500. Usually NOT individually signed, i.e 125/500.
Title: Re: Help required on Kosta Boda, B Vallien piece of glass
Post by: davidfish1212 on October 24, 2010, 09:06:08 PM
Daniel,
 thanks for all the help on this bit, I have looked and there is definitely no dash or slash between any numbers, and there is a signature on the polished top, do I have a very rare edition ( I should be so lucky!! ) maybe I should try and contact Kosta Boda, I have contacted them before about another bit, but never received a reply.
Cheers,
David
Title: Re: Help required on Kosta Boda, B Vallien piece of glass
Post by: Daniel S on October 24, 2010, 09:12:41 PM
the dash or slash just indicates how many that should be made.  Sometimes not included.
I would guess that this boat is a 500 edition.

These boats are always easy to sell.
Title: Re: Help required on Kosta Boda, B Vallien piece of glass
Post by: davidfish1212 on October 24, 2010, 09:44:54 PM
Thanks very much Daniel, very much appreciated :thup: David