A Boda glass vase designed by Bertil Vallien Date : 1970s Origin : Sweden Colour : Clear Bowl : Footed drum, sand blasted high relief design Pontil : Polished Glass Type : Lead Size : 12.5cm tall, 13cm bowl, 9cm foot Condition : Excellent, no chips or cracks Restoration : None Weight : 1472 grams. He has signed this piece and left his "cauldron" mark. Afors was merged with Kosta Boda in 1976. We are unable to decipher the serial or pattern number.
Although this is signed Afors the name continued to be used post merger. I have been involved in the antiques business since 1971. My career took a leap forward when I joined Bonhams in 1976. Some five years later I became head of the Decorative Arts department. The item "Footed glass vase by Bertil Vallien for Boda-Åfors" is in sale since Wednesday, July 10, 2019. This item is in the category "Pottery, Porcelain & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Scandinavian\Kosta Boda". The seller is "eric-knowles-the-hoard" and is located in High Wycombe. This item can be shipped worldwide.