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A mid Century Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda glass decanter of cylindrical form in amber colour with short collar, with green glass stopped of round squat form, height 30cm.

An Orrefors Optic glass vase, designed by Vicke Lindstrand, engraved with a sailing schooner, on wavy seas, etched mark, 19cm high.

Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda green cased glass vase, H8.5cmShipping £28.00 plus vat (UK Only)

Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors cut and frosted glass vase, circa 1930, H11cmShipping £28.00 plus vat (UK Only)

VICKE LINDSTRAND for Kosta, a red pinstripe bowl designed in 1951, signed with acid stamp LIND,STRAND,KOSTA and inscribed LH1058height 8.5cmsGood condition, no chips or cracks

Two Kosta Glass vases, one in lime green, encased in clear by Vicke Lindstrand, 14.2cm high, the other clear with engraved design.

Three 1950s Swedish art glass vases, all for Kosta, two signed Vicke Lindstrand, one signed Kosta, largest H: 19 cm, one engraved with deer. UK P&P Group 3 (£30+VAT for the first lot and £8+VAT for subsequent lots)

Three Swedish art glass vases, one Nils Landberg, two Vicke Lindstrand, for Orrefors, largest H: 22 cm, all signed. UK P&P Group 3 (£30+VAT for the first lot and £8+VAT for subsequent lots)

Collection of various glass Comprising: Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) for Kosta Boda, 'Norsfiske' or fishing nets vase, with engraved decoration, signed 'Kosta LG 135' to the base, 15.5cm high, an attributed to Josef Schott glass vase decorated with fish amongst reeds, signed 'Schott 67' to the base, 20cm high, a Goran Warff for Kosta Boda green and blue crackle glass footed bowl, signed an numbered '77317' to the base, 17cm across x 8cm high and a Monica Backström (1939-2020) for Kosta Boda, glass mushroom, with original label and signed to the footrim, 15cm high approx (4) Very slight surface dust and dirt, would benefit from a gentle clean. Minimal wear and scratches, most notably to the bases as expected, otherwise seems ok.

Vicke Lindstrand - Kosta - A post war Colora glass vase, of compressed drawn ovoid form raised on a cushion foot, decorated with deep red bands over a blue ground cased in clear crystal, engraved to base, height 21cm.

Vicke Lindstrand - Kosta - A post war glass vase of compressed sleeve form, internally decorated with a purple spiral line design to the clear crystal ground, engraved signature and LH1382, height 20cm.

Vicke Lindstrand - Kosta - A 20th Century Zebra series glass bowl, of compressed flared form with white stripe design over green ground, acid etched mark and numbered LH1058, height 9cm.

Bo Borgstrom - Aseda - A 20th Century glass vase of rectangular form with elongated neck, in red, retains partial label, together with a Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta glass bowl with pale brown core, engraved signature, and a vase of ovoid form with elongated neck with control bubble decoration with red core, unmarked attributed to Kosta, tallest 32cm. (3)

Vicke Lindstrand - Kosta - A 20th Century Zebra series glass vase, of slender ovoid form with striped design over red ground, acid etched mark and number 1057, height 26cm.

Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta - ice block sculpture created from a large block of glass in the form of a glacier, internally cast depicting a swimming polar bear, signed and numbered with studio label, 18cm high, together with a glass paperweight depicting the Mermaid of Copenhagen.

Anna Ehrner (Swedish 1948-) for Kosta Ovoid Vase Circa 1980s, clear bodied with khaki rim and foot, the body sectioned in muted tones, signed Kosta 48206 Ehrner. 16.5cm 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 Scratch to one side and several tiny nicks, would benefit from a professional polish, no other issues to note.

Timo Sarpaneva (Finnish 1926-2006) for Iittala Pair of "Bolero" Candle Holders & Five Others Including a set of three "Poppa" candle holders designed by Valto Kokko, all except single "Poppa" bearing Iittala label. "Bolero" candle holders 14.5cm 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 Light generalised wear but overall good without damage.

Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Kosta Two "Contour" Vases Circa 1950s, of teardrop and flattened ovoid form, both with internal black trailing, the former and taller signed LH 1238, the latter Kosta LH 1242. The taller 18cm 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 smaller with a couple of very small surface nibbles, otherwise light generalised wear but no other damage to note.

Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Kosta Three Engraved Vases and Another Late 1950s, including two "Escaped" vases of oval outline featuring a deer mid-stride and a smaller flattened vase featuring four swans also designed by Lindstrand, together with a further vase featuring a peacock, no. BW297.The tallest 18cm highThe William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass

Per Lütken (Danish 1916-1998) for Holmegaard Three Vases Comprising a large tapered "Smoke" vase and two "May Green" vases, the taller circular and the smaller oval, all signed PL Holmegaard and variously numbered. The tallest 23cm 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 smallest with fleabites to foot but otherwise light generalised wear, no damage to note.

Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Kosta Four Pieces of Glass Comprising a 1960s "Streamlined Fish" sculpture, a large "Leaf" dish, an engraved "Owl" sculpture and a green-tinted shaped sculpture or weight with engraved decoration depicting a deer, all signed.The fish 29cm longThe William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass.Fish with small chip to footrim, otherwise light generalised wear.

Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Orrefors Art Deco Engraved "Dancer" Vase Released 1935, no. L1441 in Catalogue 10, clear glass of hexagonal outline on circular 'smoke' foot, signed to base.23.8cm highThe William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass; for reference see Ricke (H.) & Thor (L.) (Eds.), Swedish Glass Factories Production Catalogues 1915-1960, pub. Prestel, p.109.Several small nicks to the edges, surface nicks to one of the plain sides, further light general wear commensurate with age.

Per Lütken (Danish 1916-1998) for Holmegaard Two Graduated "Fionia" Glass Bowls In ice blue colourway, both signed PL Holmegaard, the larger no. 14825, the smaller dated 1960. The larger 30cm 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, no damage to note, smaller has several nibbles and further fleabites around foot.

Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Kosta "Multi-Thread" Vase Circa 1960s, inverted ovoid form, the clear body with encased air bulb and helix-effect two-tone internal trailing, signed LH 1859. 13.3cm 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 very small nick to base, otherwise very light generalised wear, good overall.

Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Kosta Large Engraved "The Source" Vase Released 1959, no. LG 258 in Catalogue 2, featuring three watering deer, signed to base with additional inscription From Friends at TL 1966.30.5cm highThe William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass; for reference see Ricke (H.) & Thor (L.) (Eds.), Swedish Glass Factories Production Catalogues 1915-1960, pub. Prestel, p.392.Some small surface scratches including one upper right of upright deer's snout, no chips or cracks.

Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Kosta "Smoke Blue" Vase and Two Clear Glasses Circa 1950s/60s, all signed and variously numbered. The first and tallest 19cm 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 tallest with scratches in a line to one side, smallest with small light scratches and tiny nicks.

Monica Backström (Swedish 1939-2020) for Kosta Boda Large "Terra" Vase Circa 2004, shaped spherical and pinched form, bearing Kosta Boda label and signed Kosta Boda M. Backström 7040346. 19cm 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 One tiny surface nick or imperfection from manufacture, one tiny and light scratch, overall good and well presented.

Collection of decorative glass paperweights and ornaments including Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Polar Bear and Cub sculpture, signed, 10cm; a similar sculpture by Mats Jonasson; pair of glass bull bookends raised on resin blocks, 15cm; other paperweights, and a glass handled magnifying glass.

Swedish handmade 1970s Calypso Crystal glass ice pale by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta, fitted metal handle, with original sticker, H: 11 cm. UK P&P Group 3 (£30+VAT for the first lot and £8+VAT for subsequent lots)

An Orrefors wave cut flared circular bowl, designed by Simon Gate, raised on a small black foot, engraved marks to base with numerals '400/8', diameter 30.3cm, together with a similar vase with wave cut detail on a black foot, engraved mark 'Of 1934', height 22.3cm, a bowl cut with concentric circles beneath a dentil rim, on a black foot, unmarked, diameter 26cm, a Vicke Lindstrand Orrefors vase raised on a black foot, height 25.8cm, another Simon Gate black footed bowl, an Orrefors vase with cut decoration, probably designed by Olle Alberius, height 19.5cm, and an Orrefors optic moulded globular vase, probably designed by Edward Hald, height 15.5cm. Provenance: from the collection of John and Poppy Stallebrass.

A later 20th Century Kosta Ice block by Vicke Lindstrand, the polished flat face engraved with a mother polar bear and cub, full engraved signature to the base, height 11.5cm.

A 20th Century Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta clear crystal vase, of ovoid form engraved with a stylised bird, internally decorated with a band of controlled air bubbles and green spot to the base, scratch signed, height 15cm.

Göran Wärff, a collection of mid Century Scandinavian glass ware, to include, a textured glass bottle vase, of octagonal sleeve form, height 30cm, a carafe of square form and high drawn cylindrical collar and beaked rim, a sleeve vase with bubble inclusions and push up base, and a Calypso Crystal glass ice pail by Vicke Lindstrand, fitted metal swing handle, height 11cm. (4)

Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, a 20th Century free-formed optical crystal vase, of flattened spherical form, height 15cm, together with a smaller example, an ice blue crystal bowl, of octagonal form by Vicke Lindstrand, and a Scandinavian glass vase, thick walled ovoid form, height 9cm.  (4)

VICKE LINDSTRAND for Kosta, Sweden, a 1950’s Cranberry pink “Zebra” vase, signed on the base with three lined acid stamp, LIND, STRAND, KOSTA and inscribed LH1115. The presences of the stamp dates the piece to 1952/53, height 16cms

Vicke Lindstrand. A 1950’s Swedish Mid Century glass vase, designed by Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda. 20cm

Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish): a vase, 1950's, Kosta, free blown, flattened and etched, signed, 17cms.Note: Illustrated in Dawson, J: 'Innovation and Diversity: 75 years of Swedish Glass Art', 2000, p128.

An Orrefors by Vicke Lindstrand etched smoked glass vase of a dancing nude female figure. (chip to rim) (signed verso) (h-19cm)

A 20th Century Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors glass vase of ovoid form, engraved with a fish amongst reeds and bubbles, engraved signature, height 24cm.

Eskimo pottery figure by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala Ekeby, 32cm.

Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda Kontor vase, in green to blue glass, H23cm

Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda vase, featuring red glass overlaid with white stripes and a clear glass outer layer, H12.5cm

Vicke Lindstrand for Kosta Boda vase, featuring engraved fisherman and fishing nets, H15.5cm

Vicke Lindstrand (1904-1983) for Kosta Boda Large model of a catclear glass on wooden basenumbered 1377 and with etched signature to one foot14.5cm high x 65cm wide. With some chips and signs of wear.

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.

Alvar Aalto (Finnish 1898-1976) for Iittala Large "Savoy" Vase Designed 1936, this produced circa 2000 in pale green colourway, bearing Iittala label and signed Alvar Aalto Iittala to base. 20.7cm wide, 16cm high The William "Bill" Davies Collection of Scandinavian Glass. Alvar Aalto's ten vase designs won first prize at the 1936 Karhula-Iittala Glass Design Competition with this design, taking inspiration from the waves ('aalto' in Finnish) of the sea, widely recognised as one of the most important pieces of design of the 20th century, rejecting as it did the geometric lines of Art Deco to embrace the organic and asymmetrical forms of nature - his fellow Finnish designer Timo Sarpaneva would also explore this theme with his celebrated "Orkidea" vase, an example of which is also included in this collection. To read more about Alvar Aalto please visit our Modern Design Directory: https://www.wilson55.com/modern-design/alvar-aalto/ 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.

Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Kosta "Dark Magic" Vase and Shaped Dish The former circa 1958-59 in "Midnight Blue" colourway and signed Kosta LH 1605, the latter clear cased with "Raspberry" interior, with etched Lindstrand Kosta stamp and signed LH 1006. The vase 11.5cm 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 Vase with a series of tiny surface abrasions to one side but no other issues and presents well, dish with some very small nicks and scratches.

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.

Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Kosta Two Graduated "Chanterelle" Vases Circa 1950s, clear to smoked glass, the larger with etched Lindstrand Kosta stamp and signed LH 1029, the smaller signed LH 1030 Kosta. The taller 11.3cm 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 Very light generalised wear but overall good condition.

Oiva Toikka (Finnish 1931-2019) for Iittala "Small Goldcrest (Pikku Hippi)" Miniature Glass Bird Introduced 2004, "Smoke" colourway with black spots, signed O. Toikka Nuutajärvi and bearing Iittala label. 7cm 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.

Oiva Toikka (Finnish 1931-2019) for Nuutajärvi "Long-Tailed Duck (Alli)" Glass Bird Introduced 1981, signed O. Toikka Nuutajärvi and bearing Nuutajärvi Made in Finland foil label. 18cm 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.

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish 1915-1985) for Iittala Clear Controlled Bubble Vase Mid-20th century, signed Tapio Wirkkala Iittala. 11cm 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 One very small nick, otherwise very light generalised wear commensurate with age but no other damage or issues to note.

Kaj Franck (Finnish 1911-1989) for Iittala & Nuutajärvi Notsjö "Pike Jaws (Hauen Leuat)" Bowl, Three Further Bowls & "Usva" Vase Circa 1940s-60s, the first clear cased with graduated pink interior and signed K. Franck Iittala, the clear vase (model 'KF106') dated '57, the yellow "Willow Leaf" bowl (model 'KF210') '64, the clear cased and internal black "Chestnut (Kastanja) Bowl" '63 and the fourth clear cased and internal blue bowl '63, these four all signed K. Franck Nuutajärvi Notsjö. The "Pike Jaws" bowl 11cm wide, 9.5cm high, the "Usva" vase 20cm high, the "Willow Leaf" bowl 19.1cm long 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 "Pike Jaws" bowl with a couple of tiny black flecks or fritting likely from manufacture to rim, otherwise good without damage or issues to note, vase with small chip to foot mostly to underside but very small part to exterior body, still presents well with minimal visual impact, leaf bowl with some minor fritting to cut edges, chestnut bowl with two very small nicks to pointed top, fourth clear and blue bowl with chip to rim interior.

Timo Sarpaneva (Finnish 1926-2006) for Iittala Small "Orchid (Orkidea)" & "Heart (Sydän)" Vases Circa mid-1950s, the latter dated '56, model no. 3568 and 3557 respectively, both signed Timo Sarpaneva. The "Orchid" vase 14cm high, the "Heart" vase 8cm 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 larger and two small and light bruises to Heart vase, this would benefit from professional attention/polish, Orchid vase with some very small and light surface scratches, could benefit also from a polish.

Mona Morales-Schildt for Kosta Tall Decanter Circa 1960s, with original internally coloured stopper, the body with twin 'handle' depressions to each side, signed Kosta. 31cm 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 Some tiny fleabites around the handle depressions, otherwise good.

Vicke Lindstrand (Swedish 1904-1983) for Kosta Large "Contour" Vase Circa 1950s, teardrop form with internal black trailing, signed Kosta LH 1415. 33cm 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 number of surface scratches and some small nibbles, would benefit from a professional polish, no cracks or other damage.

Oiva Toikka (Finnish 1931-2019) for Iittala "Tiiri" Glass Bird Introduced 2011, no. 9/500, with internal gold flecks, signed O. Toikka Nuutajärvi and bearing Iittala label. 11cm 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.

Oiva Toikka (Finnish 1931-2019) for Iittala "Tiiri" Lustre Glass Bird Signed O. Toikka Nuutajärvi and bearing Iittala label. 10cm 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.

Tapio Wirkkala (Finnish 1915-1985) for Iittala Two Line-Cut Vessels & Candle Holder Circa 1950s, comprising two navette-form bowls of graduated size and a candle holder, the larger bowl and candle holder signed Tapio Wirkkala Iittala. The larger bowl 14.3cm wide, 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 Very light generalised wear but overall good, no damage to note.

Tapio Wirkkala, Timo Sarpaneva & Kaj Franck for Iittala Set of Four "Ultima Thule" Candle Holders, Tall "Arkipelago" Candle Holder & Pair of "Kartio" Candle Holders "Arkipelago" with original candle, all except two "Ultima Thule" bearing Iittala labels. "Arkipelago" candle holder 30.5cm 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 but overall good without damage.