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Alvar Aalto (Finnish 1898-1976) for Iittala Small "Savoy" Dish and Votive Both circa 2000s, the former in light blue colourway, stamped Alvar Aalto Iittala, the latter in grey, bearing Iittala labels and stamp. "Savoy" dish 13.5cm wide, votive 10.5cm 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 Good condition, no damage or issues to note.

Arne Jon Jutrem (Norwegian 1929-2005) for Hadeland Glassworks Large "Grønland" Bowl & Charger Green glass with profuse bubble inclusions, dated '54 and '55 respectively, both signed AJJ Hadeland. The bowl 26.5cm diameter, 17cm high; the charger 41cm 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 bowl with some surface scratches, mostly light, and a couple of small surface nicks; the charger also with light surface scratches; both commensurate with age and use.

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish 1915-1985) for Iittala "Model 3324" Footed Bowl, "3586" Vase, Dish & Two Attributed Vases The first in blue with purple foot, the second in purple, the third in smoke, the larger and smaller attributed vases in yellow and red respectively of circular outline with clear bubble included base, these unmarked. Model 3324 bowl 15.5cm diameter, 3586 vase 19cm high, the tallest 26cm 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 Model 3324 with small chip to rim, Model 3586 with chip and two small nicks to rim, dish with small nick to body, yellow vase with tiny nick to rim interior, red vase in good condition.

Oiva Toikka (Finnish 1931-2019) for Nuutajärvi "Dotterel (Keräkurmitsa)" Glass Bird Introduced 1997, signed O. Toikka Nuutajärvi. 23.5cm long The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. To read more about Oiva Toikka please visit our Modern Design Directory: https://www.wilson55.com/modern-design/Oiva-Toikka/ 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 Good condition, no visible damage to note.

Oiva Toikka (Finnish 1931-2019) for Iittala "Hiplu" Glass Bird Introduced 2012, signed O. Toikka Nuutajärvi and bearing Iittala labels. 15.5cm long The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. To read more about Oiva Toikka please visit our Modern Design Directory: https://www.wilson55.com/modern-design/Oiva-Toikka/ 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 Soem very minor manufacturing imperfections/inconsistencies of finish but overall good condition without damage to note.

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.

Klas-Goran Tinbäck (Swedish 1951-) for Kosta Original "Tinbäck" Vase Circa 1970s, clear cased with black interior and opaque trailing, signed Kosta 48253 Tinbäck. 14.3cm 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 A few small surface scratches, otherwise good without other issues to note.

Oiva Toikka (Finnish 1931-2019) for Iittala "Mandarin Duck" Glass Bird No. 8/50, signed O. Toikka Nuutajärvi and bearing Iittala label. 19cm long The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. To read more about Oiva Toikka please visit our Modern Design Directory: https://www.wilson55.com/modern-design/Oiva-Toikka/ 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 Good condition, no damage to note.

Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Kosta Vase and Paperweight/Spill Holder Circa 1960, both clear with internal green, the former signed Kosta LH no. 1444/27, the latter Kosta V. Lindstrand no. 96361. The vase 17cm 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 Vase with one tiny nick to rim and two scratches to one side lower section, paperweight with several light surface bruises, otherwise light generalised wear, no other damage 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.

Ann Wärff (Swedish 1937-) for Kosta Boda Three "Snowball" Votive Candle Holders Designed 1973, one bearing Kosta Boda label and signature, together with a further "Cool" candle holder designed by Kjell Engman, bearing Kosta Boda label. "Cool" candle holder 14cm 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 Good condition, very light generalised wear but no issues to note.

Nanny Still (Finnish 1926-2009) for Riihimäki Large "Quadrifolia" Vase Circa 1958-62, clear and textured glass, unmarked (no label present). 19.5cm high, 19.5cm 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 One 5mm x 2mm internal imperfection near rim, otherwise good without damage or other issues to note.

Oiva Toikka (Finnish 1931-2019) for Iittala Large "Curlew (Kuovi)" Glass Bird Introduced 1998, signed O. Toikka Nuutajärvi and bearing Iittala labels to base. 30cm long The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. To read more about Oiva Toikka please visit our Modern Design Directory: https://www.wilson55.com/modern-design/Oiva-Toikka/ 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 No damage, there are some small specks to body and a single very small indent from manufacture rear left side of body.

Oiva Toikka (Finnish 1931-2019) for Iittala "Rosy Finch (Punavarpunen)" Glass Bird Introduced 2001, signed O. Toikka Nuutajärvi and bearing Iittala label. 10.5cm long The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. To read more about Oiva Toikka please visit our Modern Design Directory: https://www.wilson55.com/modern-design/Oiva-Toikka/ 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 Good condition, no damage to note.

Timo Sarpaneva (Finnish 1926-2006) for Iittala Large "Orchid (Orkidea)" Vase Designed 1953, production mid-1950s, steam-blown and polished clear glass, signed Tapio Wirkkala 3568. 26cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Timo Sarpaneva designed the "Orkidea" vase for the 1954 edition of the Milan Trienniale of Design of where it won the Grand Prix, encapuslating his and wider interest at the time in exploring organic, asymmetrical forms. 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 One 4x2mm chip to foot, tiny nick to foot rim underside, otherwise very light generalised wear commensurate with age and use, presents well.

A pair of Stromberg cut glass vases, etched with deer, a Kosta cut glass fish by Vicke Lindstrand, and a Strumf glass vase etched with a bird, etched marks. (4)

An Orrefors Glass Vase by Vicke Lindstrand, stylised with Art Deco figures, signed and dated 30', 5.5ins highThere is no obvious signs of discolouration and the glass stands well. There is slight scratching to the base, three very small chips to three different 'corners' on the rim, as well as one light chip to one of the sides of the vertical panels. 

Scandinavian glassware to include: a Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda Tree Birds vase, etched marks to base (H 11cm); two Riihimaen Lasi Oy tapering vases, one in green (H 22.5cm) and one in yellow (H 16cm), both with etched marks to base; an Arabia for Marimekko blue glass tea light holder in box (H 6cm). Together with four other mid-century glass vases, three of which are probably unmarked Riihimaen pieces, and a leaf shaped glass bowl, all unmarked. (9)

Lindstrand, Vicke Kleine Vase (1904-1983) Entwurf für Kosta Boda um 1960. Ovoider, dickwandiger Korpus. Farbloses Glas. Am Boden geritzt "Kosta 01848". H. 18 cm.

VICKE LINDSTRAND for Upsala Ekeby, a ceramic vase in the form of a shell, model Nr 342 designed 1944, signed on the base Ekeby 342 V.L., height 18cms. . Condition Report: Good condition, no chips, cracks or restoration

VICKE LINDSTRAND for Kosta, a glass giraffe in yellow glass with a pale amber head and engraved giraffe type markings, 1970s' production signed on base Kosta 95731 Lindstrand, height 30cms . Condition Report: Good condition, no chips cracks or restoration

VICKE LINDSTRAND for Kosta, an early 1950’s Cranberry pink “Zebra” vase, inscribedon the base LH1116 and with acid stamp LIND STRAND KOSTA dates this productionto 1952 / 1953, height 12.3cms . Condition Report: Good condition, no chips, cracks or restoration

A Kosta Vicke Lindstrand paperweight of arched form decorated with polar bear and cub, signed. 12cm wide, an Okra glass scent bottle, and an art glass slab of curved form 29cm long.

VICKE LINDSTRAND FOR KOSTA; a double gourd shaped vase with linear decoration, height 31cm, and a collection of assorted glassware including Perthshire paperweight with faceted decoration, Mdina paperweight, Bohemian cranberry overlaid vase, etc.Condition Report: General surface wear and scratches throughout.

Scandinavian art glass, comprising Per Lutken for Holmegaard Treflojet vase, height 15cm, Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta model 1331 controlled bubble vase, height 29cm, Paul Kedelv for Flygsfor Coquille vase, height 33cm, together with a large Dartington bowl and an oil bottle with stopper. (5)Condition Report: These items have no chips or cracks and appear to be in quality condition

Two Scandinavian glass vases and a cut glass vase Including a Swedish Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta controlled bubble vase, numbered LH1051, 12cm wide, a Danish Per Lutken for Holmgaard nude etched vase, dated 1957, 12cm high. (3)

Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors: an Art Deco engraved glass vase - engraved marks to base 'Orrefors. L. 2696 68. BS', of flared, oval form, engraved with Diana the Huntress with her bow pointing skywards, a pheasant and fawn at her feet, 23.75cm high, small chip to edge of base.

Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, a Modernist etched glass bowl, hemispherical form, diamond point engraved with nets and fish, incised marks, 17cm diameter

LARS SESTERVIK; a hand-blown multicoloured studio glass vase, from the Lindshammar Glassworks Sweden, signed and dated 2000, to base, approx. 19 x 26cm.Condition Report: - Lars Sestervik is one of Sweden’s most internationally recognized designers, and has been rewarded for his work with both the Norwegian Design Prize, 1988/1989, and Vicke Lindstrand prize 1997. He is regarded as an artist with a great diversity and ever-changing design.This piece was hand blown in Lindshammar Glassworks. This glassworks was founded in 1905 by Robert Rentsch, a German glassblower who had worked at Pukeberg and Kosta. Anton Petersson bought the glassworks in 1916 and modernized it. He was succeeded in 1949 by his son Eric Hovhammar, who completely rebuilt the factory.Art glass production only started in 1949, with the arrival of Gunnar Ander. Some of the designers that worked at Lindshammar were Christer Sjogren, Tom Moller, Gosta Sigvard, Sigvard Bernadotte, Catharina Aselius-Lidbeck, Matz Borgstrom, Erik Hoglund (freelance from 1978-1981), Lillemor Bokstrom. Bosse Falk, Maud Gjeruldsen Bugge, Lena Hannson, Lars Sestervik and Sofia Wiberg.

VICKE LINDSTRAND for Upsala Ekeby, a figurine of a black foal, design in 1947, marked on a hoof Upsala Ekeby, made in Sweden, height 27.5cmsGood condition, no chips, cracks or restoration

VICKE LINDSTRAND for Kosta, a trumpet shaped glass vase in the form of a chantarelle mushroom, with dark brown striped decoration, designed 1951, signed with three line acid stamp LINDSTRAND KOSTA and model Nr LH1210 height 18cmGood condition, no chips, cracks or restoration

VICKE LINDSTRAND for Upsala Ekeby, a Marianne series ceramic bowl circa 1960, green glaze with hare's fur bronze base, stamped to base EKEBY 310 VL, diameter 21.5cmsome small glaze bursts to surface, crazing, no chips, cracks or restoration.

A mid-century amber glass eliptical dish, in the manner of VICKE LINDSTRAND, length 37cmScratch on surface, otherwise good condition

Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983), a studio pottery stoneware Inuit figure, no chips or restoration, 306mm tall

A Mid Century controlled bubble vase. In the manner of Vicke Lindstrand. 11x20cm

Two pieces of Kosta Boda glass, comprising a footed hexagonal vase designed by Vicke Lindstrand intaglio decorated with a kneeling nude holding a ball aloft, diamond point etched Kosta Boda 83, 21cm high together with a decanter etched with a leaping fish, diamond point etched Kpsta 1936, 23cm high, [rim chip]

Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) for Kosta Boda - a studio glass bubble vase, greenish brown colourway, etched marks and numbered 1842 verso, h.21cm Several light surface scratches to body; only visible on close inspection.Flea-bite low relief surface chip to outer edge of flattened base.Further scratches to the underside.

Orrefors glass and small beaker, with etched circus performers, probably by Vicke Lindstrand glass , 7.5 x 14.5cm. (2)

Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda, an Art Deco cased cameo glass vase, footed cylindrical form, dark aubergine over amber, frosted and lens cut with vertical lozenge motifs below a beaded rim, incised marks, LH 8333-8 WK, 16cm high

Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors, a Modernist glass decanter, shouldered form with square section base and panel sides, tapered pellet stopper, incised marks, 28.5cm high

VICKE LINDSTRAND for Kosta, a large size “Dark Magic” glass vase in midnight blue. Designed 1950’s, signed Kosta LH1606, height 17.5cmGood condition, no chips, cracks or restoration

VICKE LINDSTRAND for Kosta, 2 “Dark Magic” glass vases in midnight blue, one large size, height 17cm and a smaller version 11.5cm, designed 1950’s, signed Kosta LH1606 & LH1605.Both in good condition, no chips, cracks or restoration

Vase Vicke Lindstrand (Entwurf), Kosta, um 1955 Farbloses, dickwandiges Glas. Zwischen den Schichten abstrakter Dekor aus grünem bzw. lachsfarbenem Glas. Unterseite bezeichnet: Lindstrand Kosta (Ätzstempel). H. 15,5 cm.

Schale Vicke Lindstrand (Entwurf), Kosta, 1955/56 Farbloses Glas mit feinem, rosafarbenem Fächerdekor in Kammzugtechnik zwischen den Schichten. Am Stand minimal bestossen. Unterseite in Gravur bezeichnet: LH 1148. H. 6,4 cm. Lit.:Helmut Ricke u. Lars Thor, Schwedische Glasmanufakturen 1915-1960, Prestel Verlag,München, 1987. S. 351 (Form- und Dekorvariante).

Vase Vicke Lindstrand (Entwurf), Kosta Boda, 1960/70er Jahre Dickwandiges, farbloses Glas. Hellgrüne Farbeinschmelzungen, geschliffen und poliert. Unterseite in Gravur bezeichnet und signiert: Kosta 46691 Lindstrand. H. 22 cm.

Vase Vicke Lindstrand (Entwurf), Kosta, um 1970 Farbloses, dickwandiges Glas. Zwischen den Schichten abstrahierter Dekor in Dunkelgrün und Olivgrün. Unterseite in Gravur bezeichnet: KOSTA LH 5865. H. 25 cm.

Part of the Unica series, flat cut bottom with a thick upper collar, the a single black line circles several times. Etched backstamp Lindstrand Kosta, LU 2007. Artist: Vicke LindstrandIssued: c. 1955Dimensions: 6"H x 6.75"diaManufacturer: Kosta BodaCountry of Origin: SwedenCondition: Age related wear.

A clear glass figure of a caricatured hedgehog with matte carved details. Kosta Boda and artists name marked on the underside. Artist: Vicke LindstrandDimensions: 3.25"L x 2.25"W x 2"HManufacturer: Kosta BodaCountry of Origin: SwedenAge related wear.

A smooth clear cafe pot with a stout spout and a slightly slanted top. A modern design perfect to brew tea leaves. Orrefors stickered and engraved markings. Artist: Vicke LindstrandIssued: 21st centuryDimensions: 9"L x 6.5"W x 5.25"HManufacturer: OrreforsCountry of Origin: SwedenCondition: Age related wear.

VICKE LINDSTRAND FOR KOSTA; A VASE with engraved nude woman 'KOSTA LG 152', 16cm high, with a Dartington vase, and two other pieces of art glass (4)

Vicke Lindstrand, Vase "Safari" (Göteborg 1904–1983 Kosta) Entwurf um 1955 für Kosta, Schweden. Farbloses Glas, formgeblasen. Bauchiger Gefässkörper mit Mattschnittdekor, tlw. auspoliert. Unbezeichnet. H 22,5 cm. - Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren.

A signed crystal decanter designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors. 1930-1950. 23cm

A Kosta Seaweed glass vase, designed by Vicke Lindstrand, second half 20th century, engraved marks and numerals '1717' to base, height 26cm, together with a Kosta stylized glass fish, designed by Lindstrand, length 24cm, and an Orrefors clear glass vase, designed by Sven Palmqvist, engraved 'PU3497' to base, height 28.5cm. Provenance: from the collection of John and Poppy Stallebrass.

VICKE LINDSTRAND for Kosta, a glass vase with flared mouth as a large chanterelle mushroom with dark brown striped decoration, designed 1951, three line acid stamp signature with model Nr LH 1210, height 18cm DiameterGood condition, no chips, cracks or restoration

VICKE LINDSTRAND for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, a figurine of a black foal, design nr 62 in the 1939 figurine series, designed in 1947, signed on a hoof, Upsala Ekeby, Made in Sweden, height 27.5cmsGood condition, no chips, cracks or restoration

Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda: a clear glass cocktail shaker - etched factory marks to base and '1492', of slender, tapering form with bubble to base and mushroom stopper, 29 cm high.

A clear modern design cafe pot with a smooth form. Perfect to brew tea leaves. Orrefors stickered, This item has its original box: 8.25"L x 8.25"W x 6.5"H. Artist: Vicke LindstrandIssued: 21st centuryDimensions: 9.5"L x 6"W x 5.5"HManufacturer: OrreforsCountry of Origin: SwedenCondition: Age related wear.

A Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta clear crystal paperweight modelled as a hedgehog, engraved mark and numbered LG330, length 9.5cm, together with a smaller example, engraved mark and numbered LG329, length 8cm. (2)

Colorless glass bowl or vase on pedestal, two-sided motif of a feather in a delicate engraving. Signed: Kosta 52451 Lindstrand to rim. Artist: Vicke LindstrandIssued: c. 1955Dimensions: 8.25"L x 6.75"W x 9"HManufacturer: Kosta BodaCountry of Origin: SwedenAge related wear.

A large clear vessel featuring three frosted deer. Kosta etched on the underside. Artist: Vicke LindstrandIssued: 20th centuryDimensions: 7"L x 4.5"W x 14.75"HManufacturer: Kosta BodaCountry of Origin: SwedenAge related wear.