There are not simple answers to these questions. My mentor says "collect only what you love...as the value may never change". Personally, I try not to buy anything I don't want to live with - - but then I have limited space. Becoming knowledgeable about the item you collect is probably the best advice. Go to the library, find other 'knowledgeable collectors' or visit glass collections. Attached is a photo of glass designed for BLENKO by Winslow Anderson. If I found any one of the items in this photo - I would definitely purchase that item. Note: This photo was provided to the blenko project www.blenkoproject.org by Damon Crain. Mr. Crain is a photographer, a fine arts expert, an officer of The Blenko Museum. Mr. Crain often writes about Blenko and American Glass. He is a contributing advisor for The West Virginia Museum of American Glass. This photo contains a few pieces of glass designed by Winslow Anderson (Blenko's first designer). Mr. Anderson's designs are highly collectable.
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Collectable Blenko
iWe keep getting emails - about what to collect. What's special. What BLENKO is best?
There are not simple answers to these questions. My mentor says "collect only what you love...as the value may never change". Personally, I try not to buy anything I don't want to live with - - but then I have limited space. Becoming knowledgeable about the item you collect is probably the best advice. Go to the library, find other 'knowledgeable collectors' or visit glass collections. Attached is a photo of glass designed for BLENKO by Winslow Anderson. If I found any one of the items in this photo - I would definitely purchase that item. Note: This photo was provided to the blenko project www.blenkoproject.org by Damon Crain. Mr. Crain is a photographer, a fine arts expert, an officer of The Blenko Museum. Mr. Crain often writes about Blenko and American Glass. He is a contributing advisor for The West Virginia Museum of American Glass. This photo contains a few pieces of glass designed by Winslow Anderson (Blenko's first designer). Mr. Anderson's designs are highly collectable.
There are not simple answers to these questions. My mentor says "collect only what you love...as the value may never change". Personally, I try not to buy anything I don't want to live with - - but then I have limited space. Becoming knowledgeable about the item you collect is probably the best advice. Go to the library, find other 'knowledgeable collectors' or visit glass collections. Attached is a photo of glass designed for BLENKO by Winslow Anderson. If I found any one of the items in this photo - I would definitely purchase that item. Note: This photo was provided to the blenko project www.blenkoproject.org by Damon Crain. Mr. Crain is a photographer, a fine arts expert, an officer of The Blenko Museum. Mr. Crain often writes about Blenko and American Glass. He is a contributing advisor for The West Virginia Museum of American Glass. This photo contains a few pieces of glass designed by Winslow Anderson (Blenko's first designer). Mr. Anderson's designs are highly collectable.
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Hillary, Back on Jan. 13th 2006, it was an honor to meet a living legend, Mr Anderson. I was visiting the antique mall in Milton,when he walked in. He apparently lives in Milton. The Mall Clerk said he comes in and sometimes buys a piece from them. He must be in his late 80's and I wish him continued good health. I am Ron R. Huntington, w.va.
VERY EDUCATIONAL BLOG. I AM A MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER, WILL RECOMMEND THIS BLOG TO MY WV STUDIES CLASS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORT TO PROMOTE GLASS IN WEST VIRGINIA
PAULA MOORE
Ron,
Winslow does maintain a residence in Milton. When he retired - he moved back "home" to Milton. He is indeed a 'living legend' a remarkable gentleman, still very bright, alert and a font of knowledge.
hjh
To the TEACHER of middle school.
One objective of the BLENKO PROJECT www.blenkoproject.org was to reach the middle school population.
Thank you
hjh
Many years ago 1957, I gave friends & family,large glasss bottles in various colors from the plant at Milton, via Louisiana & Alabama (greens& light orange)
Are these bottles being made now ? I'm sure they are priceless! Living in Alabama now. Regards: Jim Decatur Al.
Jim,
If you'll send photos or
the best description and measurements I'll find out if they are being made.
you can click on an email address from the www.blenkoproject.org
site. Many molds are stil in use - colors change often.
Vintage Blenko has great value.
hjh
Hey, just want to say hi. I'm new here.
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