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Heart of Glass - Blenko Glass

Blenko Glass is a West Virginia treasure that spans generations. Nothing symbolizes the state of West Virginia better or more beautifully than Blenko Glass. 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.

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Reagan Vase

Elizabath - Thank you for the photo and email. I have no information. I will email the Director of WV Cultural and History. We'll post any info. hjh
Hillary
I saw this on ebay and also at the Blenko Showin Charleston at the Cultural Center, can you check to see why the WV Cultural Center is selling this item? It is the Ronald Regan Vase sgined to Nancy Regan by WH Blenko in the 80s.
I'll look for the answer.
Elizabeth

This is a 2 PIECE CRYSTAL SET
which is made up of a
#789 SHEPHERD CYLINDRICAL VASE with Matching BOWL
Together Blenko calls this CRYSTAL CENTERPIECE

BLENKO has fallen victim to the global economioc crisis and ceased production in January 2009. These Highly Collectable Art forms will only rise in value over time, and have already realized a sharp increase in market value among collectors
FLARED VASE measures 22.5" tall with 8" base & 4.5" top opening
BOWL measures 11" diameter x 3" deep

BASE IS INSCRIBED as pictured:
Made special for Nancy Reagan
for the inauguration of Ronald
Reagan, the 40th President of the
United States Jan 1981
Blenko Glass Co.
W H Blenko

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

At $499 its a steal.
Sol

Anonymous said...

The owner of this items said it was not at the Cultural Center and she purchased from the Estate of a Blenko worker.
FYI

Anonymous said...

Hilary
Did you not publish a photo of similar item from the Blenko event in Charleston? Will you re publish and compare?
Ellen

Anonymous said...

Hilly
My Mom owns the real Reagan vase its 3 pieces and the cener piece is blue and not signed by WH Blenko but it did come from from the Washington event.
Trust me on this, or else ask your own expert.
Sol

Anonymous said...

typical of an ebay description, full of bull and misinformation.
Buyer beware.
Linda

Anonymous said...

WOW I am now loving ebay thank you for letting me know to look there for old glass.
Eliz