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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.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Water Bottle


Hilary

I recently bought 12 Blenko water bottles at an estate sale. Four are signed by Richard Blenko and all are colorful.

They do not have a Blenko pontail or mark on the bottom -- the one you stated we should be looking for. They do have a silver label that says Blenko.

Can I send a photo and will you tell me the value of my glass or if it is or is not Blenko?

Alice C.


Alice

The waterbottle is made in a mold, the bottom is smooth. Waterbottles aren't know to increase in value, exceptions are the ones with (1) handle (2) different spouts (3) various colors - rose - charcoal . . . .

Hope this helps.

HJH

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

WOW! Mountain Rita i agree with you and stupid people making comments about how Blenko has never been better shouldnt be allowed to have this crap printed!They are not working 40 hours a week<one shop sometimes a half shop with them then you have the guts to say they have never been better? Oh well stupid is as stupid says!

an employee

Anonymous said...

the one thing they do I do'nt agree with is bringing someone in letting them make glass and lay-off an employee that has been there 28 years that can make the same product just as good he's just not as popular.

another employee

Anonymous said...

another employee
can you be more specific
I adore known whats happening at blenko but this guessing stuff
and l/2 comments is not fair to
readers or blenko

Anonymous said...

a dozen waterbottles is 12 X 50 right.
should be worth at a minimum the initial investment.

Anonymous said...

Dear chit,
who's guessing and I don't need to tell half truths. I just had 3 current employees leave my house. My info came straight from them. I don't use names so they don't in trouble with the Estrogen crew. If you really know as much as you say you know exactly who I am talking about. Nothing I said is false.

Anonymous said...

silver label if it is silver can mean the bottles are old.
Sue M

Anonymous said...

GO TO THE LABOR BOARD WITH THIS COMPLAINT.
IF THE WORKERS WENT TO THE LABOR BOARD THIS WOULD NOT CONTINUE.
MOUNTAIN RITA

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

The labor board is a joke, they investigate, issue a directive then leave you high and dry. Six months later you lose our job.

Anonymous said...

IF THIS DID HAPPEN AS YOU SAY
RETURN TO LABOR BOARD AND THEN SEE AN ATTORNEY YOU COULD BE THE NEXT OWNER OF BLENKOs DEBT
MOUNTAIN RITA

Anonymous said...

2 lessons from this blog

1. Silver labels are actually aluminum foil
2. Never take legal advise from a stranger on the internet