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Take a trip through time and search for your favorite piece. We will discuss current and former craftsmen and designers and how important it is that blenko and west virginia glass be appreciated and valued by the younger generation. Offering an original vintage jonquil crackle glass monumental hand blown architectural floor decanter with stopper designed by wayne husted for blenko, 1961, usa. Blenko glass, in milton wv, has a 126 year history of handmade glass in america. Blenko uniquely american modernist glass the journal. Blenko glass company milton 2020 all you need to know. At blenko project, we try and help readers to identify blenko glass. Blenko architectural 34 mcm tangerine orange art glass decanter or vase. We were only able to visit the store and not do the tour of the factory unfortunately. Blenko glass company vintage blenko product catalogs. Includes history of the company, old ads, magazine articles and many photos of the rarer blenko items. Would you like to join this amazing group of knowledgeable blenko collectors. The line through the b is the pipe and the b is a mold.
Creative design makes blenko glass company the most colorful name in glass. Outasite collectibles vintage blenko glass amberina. The name has long been associated with handblown sheet glass, architectural glass, and well designed gift and tableware production. Blenko were pioneers of american glassmaking at the blenko glass company of milton, west virginia. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The jar and ball stopper are in excellent condition, no scratches or chips, and the base displays the well known blenko pontil. Blenko glass has been around since 1893, when william j. Blenko catalogs the blenko project blenko glass company.
Blenko handblown crackle glass amberina bud vase mid century modern tangerine. Blenko glass amber crackle glass pitcher vintage blenko. Hand blown glass magnificent color, skilled craftsmanship and creative design make blenko glass company the most colorful name in glass. Blenko glass company reference information and history. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. Profusely illustrated with many full color and blackwhite photos of the glass artists. Shop blenko glass company a handmade piece of history. Blenko art glass shop here for a great variety of blenko handmade art glass.
Explore the history and evolution of blenko glass and learn about our designers, special creations, use in stained glass windows and more. Uniquely american modernist glass the journal of antiques and collectibles april 2004. If you find a piece of glass that you believe may be blenko, do a quick screening for typical blenko details before you start scouring the old blenko catalogs to identify your piece. Blenko marks blenko glass collectors the blenko four. See our breathtaking displays of blenko s past pieces, stained windows, and tools of the trade. Blenko glass is a west virginia treasure that spans generations. Tangerine dream blenko glass, mid century art glass. Wayne husted for blenko, crackle glass floor vase with its trumpet shaped base and elongated stopper is a rather tall example of this design measuring in at high.
The years from 1947 to 1974 are known as blenkos historic periodthe golden era of blenko designand pieces from this period are the most valued. Because most blenko glass vases and blenko glass bowls went unmarked from the early to mid 20th century, it can be hard to know if youve scored authentic blenko. Not for commercial use including, but not limited to. Blenko glass architectural size floor vase 7924 by don shepherd. Blenko art glass began production of handmade studio glass in 1921 west virginia, usa. World famous blenko glass company keeps the fragile tradition of handblown glass alive. Make sure to visit our free museum during your next trip to blenko glass.
This is a blenko 1970 handblown crackle glass jar in red, orange, and yellow colors. The end of history trio of tangerine blenko decanters by wayne husted for blenko. Production increased and in 1930, the company changed from eureka to blenko glass company, and so came the tableware line of glass products that have made blenko a household name all over the world. I plan on redoing this video and adding cool music, so watch for the. Know thats unreal, but make a piece of glass and you bless in a cold water and then you. Blenko glass, 19301953 eige, eason, wilson, rich, blenko, richard on. We enjoyed reading about the history of the company and seeing all their lovely creations. Everyone in wv should own at least one piece of blenko glass. Learn the market value of your blenko glass company. Vintage blenko glass pitcher made of deep amber colored crackle glass. Glass floor vase in blenko art glass for sale ebay. Choose from 26 authentic blenko glass for sale on 1stdibs. Get the best deals on vase orange blenko art glass when you shop the largest online selection at.
Blenko glass company has been a family owned and operated company since 1893. Blenko came to the united states from england in 1893, his vision was to produce and sell americanmade antique mouthblown flat glass instead of having it imported from europe. Get the best deal for blenko art glass from the largest online selection at. For decades the blenko name has been a leader in midcentury design and modernism. A nice sized amber and red crackle vase with matching raindrop stopper, the crackling affect gives this piece a fragile. Large vintage blenko clear crackle floral glass vase 10 x 9 flower rosettes. Blenko glass collectors the blenko four all photos on this site are the property of their respective owners. Blenko have his own page or should that be deleted. Jonquil is a rare intense yellow color that blenko used in the 1960s and is not used today. Exquisite color, skilled craftsmen, and imaginative designs have made blenko famous in the timehonored craft of handblown glass. These stickers were also used until the supply was depleted. They trained the blenko crews to craft beautiful pieces of glass by hand.
Rare vintage blenko architectural glass floor vase sticker bow pinch. First a brief history of glass blowing and blenko pointing out several. View and download blenko product catalogs from the 1950s to modern day. Blenko glass located in milton, west virginia, the blenko glass company has maintained the tradition of handmade glass for over 100 years. Get the best deals on vase clear hand blown blenko art glass when you shop the largest online selection at. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Advocate for growth and preservation of blenko glass. In 1893, he emigrated to kokomo, indiana, in the us, where he established the first american factory to produce sheet glass for stained glass windows. Blenko glass company prices 1,482 auction price results.
Looking for blenko glass company is the 1930s successor to several glassworks founded by william john blenko in milton, west virginia. Hello fellow wikipedians, i have just added archive links to 2 external links on blenko glass company. Featuring traditional craftsmanship and creative artistry, these oneofakind glassware pieces by blenko are perfect for every autumnal style. Silver quill antiques and gifts blenko glass i love colorful glass bottles and bowls. Get the best deals on red crackle glass blenko art glass when you shop the largest online selection at. The blenko project is dedicated to recording the past, analyzing the present and being an advocate for the growth and preservation of blenko glass. Ten years later, in 1893, blenko was forced to close down due to economic conditions of the time. As part of the celebration, blenko will be enhancing the experience of a visit to the factory as both a travel destination and an important stop for art glass collectors and history lovers, six said. Gently used blenko glass furniture up to 50% off at chairish. All the blenko catalogs here are displayed with permission from blenko glass company, milton, wv. Explore all serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created by blenko. Blenko glass celebrates 125 years of handcrafted artistry. In 1903, he was forced to close his factory and return to england. The orange ball represents the hot glass ball on the end of the blow pipe.
Looking for a blue blenko vase or green blenko decanter, perhaps a hand blown pitcher or other blenko art glass. This vintage crackle glass pitcher features a unique shape with an applied clear glass handle. Little blower man sticker this sticker was designed to be. Find great deals on ebay for blenko crackle glass vase and blenko crackle glass decanter.
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