Topic: Can't make out this signature...

[cubby01]

It's a geode like piece with a central hole.  1-3/4 inches tall, 2-1/4 inches diameter.  

It's signed.... <something>, 'BV', then '99313'.   The something looks like it ends in la Bodin pr da Bodin.

Any help out there?  Thanks.

[Lily of the Valley]

 I believe it says Kosta Boda and that the BV are the artist's initials.  The number could be for identification.

My best ..... Lily 

[chopin-liszt]

Well done on the Kosta, Lily - I would suspect Bertil Valien for the initials.

Is there any chance you could get some pics. showing the actual glass to a better advantage, Cubby?  

How is it made? Is it cast?

[cubby01]

Thank you, I believe you both correct on all counts  :hiclp:  - the company and the designer.   I will post some better pictures later. 

-Buck

[cubby01]

Additional pictures.  Hope they are helpful.   The colored glass is applied onto the outer layer ... and the interior of the 'hole'

Also there are a couple scratches on the flat polished upper face.  I need to decide what to do about them.  If it was worth the effort I could polish those out but it would take quite some time. 

[chopin-liszt]

 :clap:

Thanks very much - I love his work. I lust after his brains and his boats.
I wonder if the scratches arose because somebody displayed it up-side-down?
I woudn't worry about them too much.
Polish them out if it spoils your view of the piece.

[KevinH]

Is it actually a paperweight?

[cubby01]

Is it actually a paperweight?

I wondered about calling it that as well.  It' too small to be one of the votive candle holders that have a similar overall shape.  Not sure what else to call it, paperweight seemed more appropriate than objet d’art  

[chopin-liszt]

It can't be a pwt. surely, with a flat, polished and signed top.  :huh:
Personally, I'd never stick a candle in something so lovely, but I don't stick flowers in my glass either.
It is just what it is - a bowl-like bit of Art Glass.