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A post war shallow glass dish designed by John Orwar Lake for Ekenas Bruks Glass with a slight roll rim in red to brown with random air bubbles, engraved signature, diameter 22.5cm, together with a small Holmegaard Heart vase by Per Lutkin and a later Czech glass vase in the manner of Hospodka. (3)
A collection of mainly 20th Century glass to include a Holmegaard cylindrical vase of green colour 23.5 cm high, an Orrefors stylised flower head dish/ashtray 6 cm high inscribed "Orrefors" to base and bearing label, an Orrefors vase of petal form 17 cm high, a Medina style vase 16 cm white, a Whitefriars style blue glass dish 8 cm high, Loetz vase with green drip and gold decoration 16.5 cm high, a set of four flower head dishes, a small lobed vase 6.5 cm high and a further green glass cylindrical vase 27.5 cm high (12)
OTTO BRAUER (XX)Ensemble de six bouteilles GulvvaseCréation en 1959Edition Kastrup Holmegaard, circa 1970Verre coloréSet van zes 'Gulvvase' flessenOntwerp 1959Uitvoering Kastrup Holmegaard, omstreeks 1970Gekleurd glasA set of six 'Gulvvase' bottles in colored glass designed by Otto Brauer in 1959 and edited by Kastrup Holmegaard circa 1970.La plus grande/de grootste : 50,5 cm. (19.7/8in.); D: 20,5 cm. (8.1/8in.)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
OTTO BRAUER (XX)Ensemble de six bouteilles GulvvaseCréation en 1959Edition Kastrup Holmegaard, circa 1970Verre coloréSet van zes 'Gulvvase' flessenOntwerp 1959Uitvoering Kastrup Holmegaard, omstreeks 1970Gekleurd glasA set of six 'Gulvvase' bottles in colored glass designed by Otto Brauer in 1959 and edited by Kastrup Holmegaard circa 1970.Le plus grand/de grootste : H: 49,5 cm. (19.1/2in.); D: 21 cm. (8.2/8in.)Le plus petit/de kleinste : H: 25 cm. (9.7/8in.); D: 9 cm. (3.1/2in.)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Stunning collection of aqua glassware that includes a round, wide rimmed bowl backstamped Holmegaard, and two cylindrical art glass vases. Largest item measures 1.75"H x 9.5" dia. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: HolmegaardCountry of Origin: DenmarkCondition: Age related wear.
An Orrifors heavy clear crystal glass faceted table bowl, etched verso, w.21cm; together with a Swedish heavy clear glass vase, having engraved full-length standing figure to body, h.29cm; a Holmegaard clear glass dish shaped table bowl, 31 x 29cm; and a Holmegaard soft blue tinted vase of teardrop form, h.25.5cm (4)
An Orrefors glass decanter and stopper, mid-20th century, engraved with a design after Nils Landberg depicting a mermaid holding a shell, engraved marks to base, height 25cm, together with a mixed group of Swedish glass, comprising five engraved Strombergshyttan vases, tallest 18.5cm, four Holmegaard vases designed by Per Lutken, a Kjellender vase engraved with a ship in sail, height 21cm, an engraved Edenfalk vase, two other engraved vases and a decanter and stopper engraved with a bird in flight, various engraved marks to bases (some faults). Provenance: from the collection of John and Poppy Stallebrass.
A mixed group of mostly Scandinavian glass, 20th century, including an Orrefors Fuga olive green tinted vase engraved with a ship, height 12.3cm, a Holmegaard Per Lutkin leaf shaped dish, length 16cm, a Mats Jonasson bowl moulded as cracked ice, a Baccarat clear flower form bowl, a Sèvres Cristal abstract sculptural bowl, three Orrefors vases, one engraved with a bird of paradise, two Orrefors bowls and a dish, a Timo Sarpaneva bowl and a Strombergshytten bowl (minor faults). Provenance: from the collection of John and Poppy Stallebrass.
Per Lütken (Danish 1916-1998) for Holmegaard Rare "Greenland (Grønland)" Bowl Signed PL Holmegaard and dated 1961. 22.7cm diameter, 7.2cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society Surface scratches to interior and small nibble to foot, no other damage or issues to note.
Per Lütken (Danish 1916-1998) for Holmegaard Group of Four "Ice Blue" Wares Comprising a "Herzen" vase, corresponding miniature and two further tapered vases, all signed PL Holmegaard and variously numbered. The larger "Herzen" vase 14.5cm wide, 10cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society The taller tapered vase with small chip to foot, otherwise fleabites and nibbles at feet, light generalised wear but no other damage to note.
Per Lütken (Danish 1916-1998) for Holmegaard Four "Smoke" Wares Comprising a "Hellas" vase, an angled and tapered circular vase, a similar vase or bowl and a further vase with shaped rim, all signed PL Holmegaard and variously numbered. The "Hellas" vase 22cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society Light generalised wear but no damage or other issues to note.
Per Lütken (Danish 1916-1998) for Holmegaard Large Salad Bowl & Small Dish Both clear, the former bearing Holmegaard label, the latter signed. The salad bowl 28.5cm wide, internal diameter 19.5cm, 15.5cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society Salad bowl with one 1cm scratch, otherwise light generalised wear but no damage or other issues to note.
Per Lütken (Danish 1916-1998) for Holmegaard Two Rare "Capri Blue" Vases The taller cylinder form, no. 3470, the second "Droppen" shape, dated 1955, both signed PL Holmegaard. The cylinder 13cm high, the "Droppen" 12.5cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society The "Droppen" vase with several surface scratches to one side, otherwise very light generalised wear but no other damage to note.
Per Lütken (Danish 1916-1998) for Holmegaard Rare "Lava" Decanter with Original Stopper Trailed and smoked glass, signed PL Holmegaard 611517 to base. 21.8cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society Small surface scratches to two sides, no other notable issues.
Per Lütken (Danish 1916-1998) for Holmegaard Group of Five "Smoke" Wares Comprising two circular dishes, two graduated oval dishes and an ice bucket, the dishes all signed PL and variously dated or numbered, all further signed Holmegaard. The largest 18.5cm diameter The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society
Per Lütken (Danish 1916-1998) for Holmegaard Two Graduated "Selandia" Glass Bowls The larger in ice blue colourway, the smaller smoke, both signed PL Holmegaard, the larger dated 1960, the smaller no. 14594B. The larger 35cm wide The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society Light generalised wear with some small surface scratches and fleabites around feet, base of larger particularly scratched, but no damage or other issues to note.
Michael Bang for Holmegaard Large & Medium "Atlantis" Vases Opaque white glass with inky trailing, unmarked. The large vase 25.8cm high, the medium vase 19.2cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society Very light generalised wear but no damage or other issues to note.
Per Lütken (Danish 1916-1998) for Holmegaard Group of "Ice Blue" Wares Including a "Hellas" and miniature "Herzen" vase, a taller ovoid vase, a small dish and two colourless spherical vases, all signed PL Holmegaard and variously numbered. The "Hellas" vase 18.5cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society
Per Lütken (Danish 1916-1998) for Holmegaard Group of Four "Smoke" Wares Comprising large circular bowl, "Fried Egg" bowl and two shaped oval dishes, all signed PL Holmegaard and variously numbered. The largest bowl 22cm diameter The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society
Michael Bang for Holmegaard "Atlantis" Ovoid Vase and Circular Dish Opaque white glass with inky trailing, the vase unmarked, the dish signed HG I MB. The vase 10.7cm high, the dish 15cm diameter The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society The dish with a small oval blister from manufacture, otherwise very light generalised wear but no damage or other issues to note.
Per Lütken (Danish 1916-1998) for Holmegaard Large and Rare "Selandia" Dish or Charger in "Capri Blue" Signed PL Holmegaard and no. 15781. 40cm wide, 9.5cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Bill Davies led a very successful career as an architect, primarily working in his native Wales, with his most celebrated project being the Plas Menai complex situated on the Menai Strait which serves as the National Watersports Centre for Wales and has been awarded Grade II and II* status - it was described as 'arguably the most admired and influential building completed in Wales in the last quarter of the twentieth century’ by Professor Richard Weston*. Bill was also commissioned for architectural work by Cardiff University and indeed served as a Lecturer in Design at the institution, playing a major part in developing the course into one of the highest rated in the United Kingdom.His major inspirations were the celebrated American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and the leading Finnish designer Alvar Aalto: from this stemmed Bill's enthusiasm for all aspects of mid-century design with the glass of Scandinavia becoming his particular passion, or rather, obsession. Invariably accompanied by his beloved late wife Maureen, Bill attended glass fairs around the UK and made buying trips to Scandinavia, amassing his extensive collection with a keen eye and canny judgement that pre-empted market trends by decades with his focus on Vicke Lindstrand, Oiva Toikka, Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva and many other notable designers.Wilson55 Auctioneers & Valuers are honoured to have been instructed to bring the William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass to auction as part of our 4th December Modern Art & Design sale and we hope that you enjoy browsing this fantastic collection.*Credit: Twentieth Century Society Light generalised wear with a few isolated scratches but overall good without other damage or issues to note.
Ten Holmegaard Christmas decanters, each printed with an image and with metal stoppers, all with labels, height 19.5cm (10).Condition Report: These decanters are pressed glass, not hand blown. Cork stoppers dried and perished and brass effect caps dull and tarnished, otherwise appear to be OK
Karaffe - sog. Gluckerflasche, wohl Holmegaard, 20. Jhdt., Klarglas, Mattschliffdekor, an vier Seiten eingedrückter Korpus über quadratischem Stand mit gerundeten Ecken, Hals mit 800er Silbermontur mit Putten- und Rocaillerelief, gestempelt 800/ Halbmond und Krone, MZ, durchbrochen gearbeiteter Kugelstöpsel, ausgekugelter Bodenabriss, H. 28 cm

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