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Title: Marie Worre Hastrup Holm paperweight signed
Post by: jonchellycain on September 12, 2013, 06:28:14 PM

Hi all
ive had this weight for some time and never been able to ID it, until today, I got a really clear shot of the signature and whilst uploading to my facebook page I worked out the lettering.
I believe it to be Marie Worre Hastrup Holm, I have emailed her for confirmation. so will let you all know once she replies.
Thought I would add it here with some details on her for future reference
The weight looks very much in the style of St Clair's Maude & Bob
http://www.worrehastrupglass.com/index.php
She appears to have also worked/collaborated at London Glassblowing with Peter Layton
http://www.londonglassblowing.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=33

Title: Re: Marie Worre Hastrup Holm paperweight signed
Post by: Greg. on September 12, 2013, 06:52:50 PM

Michelle, Just to add, Marie Worre Hastrup Holm is also featured briefly in the 'Past and Present Peter Layton and London Glassblowing' book, her biography is also one of the ones listed at the very end of the book. From reading i gather Marie had two stints at London Glassblowing from 1996-2008 and also between 2010-12, producing her own designs. As per the London Glassblowing link above I gather these periods were also interspersed with a variety of other roles.

Title: Re: Marie Worre Hastrup Holm paperweight signed
Post by: jonchellycain on September 12, 2013, 07:00:07 PM

Thanks for that Greg, I have some images of the signature also, but having difficulty uploading them. so may have to ask Anne to give me a hand again
I know people don't like links to other sites, but here is a link to my picasa as a temporary aid so you can view the signature
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wvnTlHPizdGkoiYaeHvLwdMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink

Title: Re: Marie Worre Hastrup Holm paperweight signed
Post by: Greg. on September 13, 2013, 09:14:40 AM

Hi Michelle, thanks for the link containing the signature.  Unfortunately, I haven't seen Marie's signature before, so can't make a call on this one. I did have a look around for you to see if I could find any other comparisons, although no joy as yet I'm afraid. Hopefully you will hear back soon with confirmation.

Title: Re: Marie Worre Hastrup Holm paperweight signed
Post by: jonchellycain on September 13, 2013, 09:42:03 AM

 I cant find any of her work that resembles this piece either. Ive also asked Peter Layton if its a piece he knows as being one of hers.
will keep you updated on my progress

Title: Re: Marie Worre Hastrup Holm paperweight signed
Post by: Anne on September 13, 2013, 07:42:01 PM

Sig pics added for you Michelle. :)