Topic: pretty apple paperweight signed to base BODLEY 6 DEC 83

[jonchellycain]

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

[jonchellycain]

signiature

[m1asmithw8s]

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

[jonchellycain]

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

[m1asmithw8s]

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

[Fuhrman Glass]

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.

[jonchellycain]

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