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Title: 2 Scandinavian Glass Pcs - 1 Signed - Maker?
Post by: Patti3435 on April 20, 2015, 07:06:43 PM

Hi. Picked up these 2 nice pieces of Mid Century Glass over the weekend. The pitcher is signed and stands 8" tall. The blue piece is unsigned and stands 6" tall. Can anyone help ID the makers? Thank you! 

Title: Re: 2 Scandinavian Glass Pcs - 1 Signed - Maker?
Post by: Anne E.B. on April 20, 2015, 07:11:43 PM

The amber one looks like Kaj Franck for Nuutajarvi-Notsjo Glassworks in Finland.  Can't help with the other.

Title: Re: 2 Scandinavian Glass Pcs - 1 Signed - Maker?
Post by: Greg. on April 20, 2015, 07:16:42 PM

It might be worth checking the signature out, parts look a little shaky compared to others I have seen.

Title: Re: 2 Scandinavian Glass Pcs - 1 Signed - Maker?
Post by: glassobsessed on April 20, 2015, 07:25:00 PM

Can't say I agree with Greg re the signature. However, the blue bit is interesting, it looks very much like a Dartington FT4 decanter missing a stopper (and flange on the neck) but it is just too small to be an FT4. Colour looks good for Dartington, this needs it's own topic.

John

Title: Re: 2 Scandinavian Glass Pcs - 1 Signed - Maker?
Post by: Greg. on April 20, 2015, 07:30:00 PM

Hi John,
I think the signature is probably ok on reflection, I think this is part of the 3 piece Kremlin Bells decanter produced between 1957 and 68. Also shown on page 120 of Andy Mc Connell's 20th Century Glass.

http://www.antiquesreporter.com.au/index.cfm/lot/359523-an-iconic-kaj-franck-and34kremlin-bellsand34-glass-decanter-circ/

Title: Re: 2 Scandinavian Glass Pcs - 1 Signed - Maker?
Post by: glassobsessed on April 20, 2015, 07:33:06 PM

So it is, the blue bit sits in the top of the amber section. With no stopper, I would go back and hunt for that stopper!

Title: Re: 2 Scandinavian Glass Pcs - 1 Signed - Maker?
Post by: Greg. on April 20, 2015, 07:36:57 PM

Quote from: glassobsessed on April 20, 2015, 07:33:06 PM

So it is, the blue bit sits in the top of the amber section. With no stopper, I would go back and hunt for that stopper!

 So would I, quite a desirable item I would think  :)

Title: Re: 2 Scandinavian Glass Pcs - 1 Signed - Maker?
Post by: essi on April 20, 2015, 07:40:43 PM

Have just seen the shapes in the Kaj Franck ,designer.
Nice find.
Tim.

Title: Re: 2 Scandinavian Glass Pcs - 1 Signed - Maker?
Post by: Patti3435 on April 20, 2015, 07:40:52 PM

Wow, just found that too! Thank you very much for pointing me in the right direction, and then for finding it and posting it! Always such a great board with such knowledgeable people!

Title: Re: 2 Scandinavian Glass Pcs - 1 Signed - Maker?
Post by: Patti3435 on April 20, 2015, 07:42:53 PM

Just found this on Ebay. $500!?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAJ-FRANCK-KREMLIN-BELLS-NUUTAJARVI-NOTSJO-SIGNED-ART-GLASS-BLOWN-DECANTER-/181687395453?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a4d69a47d

Title: Re: 2 Scandinavian Glass Pcs - 1 Signed - Maker?
Post by: Greg. on April 20, 2015, 07:50:52 PM

Nice find Patti, congratulations.

Title: Re: 2 Scandinavian Glass Pcs - 1 Signed - Maker?
Post by: Patti3435 on April 20, 2015, 10:18:44 PM

Thank you very much, Greg.