Featured Art glass ornament Velnur Valnur?

Hiya,
Anyone know this artist?

 

I had a couple of those and was told they were called Witch balls.

 

I'm seeing a tail in front of the first letter, Maybe a S?

 

I think this is the same sig but not sure what it says. Helman?

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/signed-pink-gold-opalescent-swirl-438989023

 

Oh you know what, I think it might be Stuart Abelman.






https://www.ebay.com/itm/2658172993...=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

I think you are right.

 

There also seems to be a tiny name written under the larger signature..... but I also have no idea other than 2003!

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Once again yall jogged a memory loose,and sure enough,I have a piece by Abelman ! Not to hijack the thread...

 

I agree with Abelman, I found a few others with the same signature.
Than you all!

 

Here are

Here are my abelmans

 

Johnny, Witch Balls are cool, they are clear glass with glass webbing inside
Witch's Balls have been very popular since the 18th century. First in England, then in New England, but their actual origin is considered to be much older. For well over 3 centuries, these hollow glass spheres have been hung in windows to ward off witch's spells, evil spirits and ill fortune. Hanging these decorative glass balls in the window or on the porch is thought to tantalize mischievous spirits which may be threatening a home's tranquility. The wayward spirit is mesmerized by the ball's reflective beauty. When the spirit touches the sphere it is absorbed and trapped in the web-like strands of the glass inside the ball.

 

Wow, I just learned something new. I never heard of this before. I gotta find one to get rid of the bad spirits.