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Title: pretty apple paperweight signed to base BODLEY 6 DEC 83
Post by: jonchellycain on June 17, 2009, 12:23:04 PM

Hi there
ive had this weigt for nearly 10 years now, and never been able to get any info on the designer. Its a really well made little weight with a pale blue and white centre which is swirled and feathered together making it really pretty to look at
The base is signed Bodley 6 dec 83
about 7cms tall
has anybody any info on the maker??
many thanks
michelle

Title: Re: pretty apple paperweight signed to base BODLEY 6 DEC 83
Post by: jonchellycain on June 17, 2009, 12:27:27 PM

signiature

Title: Re: pretty apple paperweight signed to base BODLEY 6 DEC 83
Post by: m1asmithw8s on June 18, 2009, 11:47:48 AM

I have a couple of weights, currently packed away, made by USA artist, Rollin Bodley so that could be who made your apple.
 

Title: Re: pretty apple paperweight signed to base BODLEY 6 DEC 83
Post by: jonchellycain on June 18, 2009, 11:54:37 AM

many thanks for that it certainly gives me a starting point to try and get the info
michelle

Title: Re: pretty apple paperweight signed to base BODLEY 6 DEC 83
Post by: m1asmithw8s on June 18, 2009, 12:00:11 PM

You're most welcome  :)  I also recall that my 2 were made in the '80s as well.

Title: Re: pretty apple paperweight signed to base BODLEY 6 DEC 83
Post by: Fuhrman Glass on June 23, 2009, 02:13:37 AM

made by Rollin Bodley also known as Bud Bodley, had a shop on the west side of Toledo, OH that he bought from a fellow named Paul Craft that also made paperweights for many years.
Bud wuit making glass in the early 80 after he had a kidney transplant that didn't work and then he had a second that did work. I haven't heard anything of him in years, but he also used to work for a company that made laser glass in Toledo, OH.
Bud was a a great guy. I used to stop by and see him and his wife occasionally, back in the 70's.

Title: Re: pretty apple paperweight signed to base BODLEY 6 DEC 83
Post by: jonchellycain on June 23, 2009, 01:52:17 PM

Thank you so much for that info, as i said ive had it a little while and never been able to find anything on it. It is a gorgeous little piece really well made
all the best
michelle