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This reprint of twelve 19721983 blenko glass company catalogs is the third in the trilogy covering blenkos early and middle years. Unfollow blenko crackle glass vase to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In the early 20th century, the glass industry brought hundreds of migrants and immigrants to the state to fill the most skilled positions, while also recruiting thousands of nativeborn workers who entered the industrial world through glass manufacturing. New listing vintage mid century modern blenko green art glass vase wayne husted blown 12. Crackle glass information from the glass museum on line. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Outasite collectibles vintage retro glass fenton blenko. 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 was started in 1921 in west virginia, as the eureka art glass company.
Collecting crackle glass schiffer book for collectors. Air force academy in colorado, and many other places. 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. With hues of yellow, tangerine and orange, this footed bowl positively glows. Mid century modern glass is the hottest collectible glass on the market today. All the blenko catalogs here are displayed with permission. Blenko glass company has been a family owned and operated company since 1893. Born in england on december 8, 1854, blenko was determined to. Some of the companies that produced crackle glass are. By using our book as your guide, you will be able to distinguish the new from the old. Blenko marks blenko glass collectors the blenko four. Advocate for growth and preservation of blenko glass. Blenko glass located in milton, west virginia, the blenko glass.
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This is the paper label used for a short time during wwii. The cultural and aesthetic tastes of the 1940s to 1970s fluctuated according to world events, trends and progress towards the future. Glass blower william john blenko built his first factory in milton in 1921. Crackle glass also known as craquelle, overshot and ice glass is a popular type of glassware which boasts a crackled surface. A blenko charcoal crackle glass decanter with clear crackle stopper. Vintage blenko glass mint green bear sculpturesbookends a pair price. The name has long been associated with handblown sheet glass, architectural glass, and well designed gift and tableware production.
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Blenko glass, milton, west virginia blenko glass, glass art, vintage. A short tour of the blenko glass factory and store in milton, west virginia. Over 675 color photographs of blenko glass courtesy of blenko visitors center museum, the huntington museum of art, and private collections, detailed captions, information. An excellent source of background information and images of early blenko production pieces. 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.
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