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Title: Maleras Semi-nude dancer etched vase -- A beauty!
Post by: Anik R on May 10, 2010, 05:59:51 PM

Hello…  ;D

Once again, I very kindly ask for your help… today, I got this beautiful vase with an etched semi-nude dancer – now isn’t she beautiful? I am so taken with her!

The vase is 15,5cm high and is made of thick glass.  The base has got a polished pontil.

There is also a signature – Maleras Fw. A. Sweden (at least I think that’s what is says).

Can anyone tell me the maker/designer and the approximate age of this vase?  Thank you!

Title: Re: Maleras Semi-nude dancer etched vase -- A beauty!
Post by: cjf on May 11, 2010, 10:09:06 AM

"FW" must mean that it was designed by Folke Walwing, who worked as a head designer for Målerås from the 40s and into the 70s. My guess is that this piece is a rather early one, probably late 40s or 50s.

Title: Re: Maleras Semi-nude dancer etched vase -- A beauty!
Post by: Anik R on May 11, 2010, 02:04:03 PM

Thank you so much for the information  ;D  Greatly appreciated!

Anik