Topic: Vase with Hadeland.W.J on its base

[auntsvase]

My aunt gave me a vase, it has an oval shaped opening and it is very heavy.  I've seen a variation of it in searches listed as an "Atlantic Glass Vase Willy Johansson for Hadeland."  It has "Hadeland.W.J." printed on the bottom.  I'd like to know anything I can about it's background/artist as my searches have come up short.   Any feedback would be appreciated.

Sorry, here are some pictures: http://img199.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=img0372r.jpg

[nigel benson]

Hi, and welcome to the board,

Willy Johansson was born in 1921 and was trained in the glassblowing workshop at Hadeland, Norway, beginning in 1936. He gained a Design qualification in Oslo and worked in the various workshops within the firm, including sandblasting and engraving. He became the head of the design team in 1947.

I believe the 'Atlantic' pattern is one of his designs from c1970.

Anyone else have things to add?


Nigel

[auntsvase]

I'd like to keep it because of it's sentimental value, but just so I know how well I should protect it, what's it's monetary value (roughly)?

[langhaugh]

Good summary, as usual, Nigel.

It's a design I like very much, but it's not a design that seems to command much of a price right now, perhaps because there seems to be quite a few of them. I've seen it go on eBay from $25 - $90. You can Google it to see how much online stores ask for it. I protect my one quite carefully.

David

[nigel benson]

Hello Auntsvase,

Maybe I'm on my own, but why do you need a value? For insurance I would understand.

I keep many things, for a number of reasons, but the most precious to me are those that have a sentimental value. So, I protect items accordingly. Most things are out in the open on shelves, on the mantle shelf, sideboard, etc., but anything particularly prescious, or fragile, is in a display cabinet.

Nigel