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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.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

BLENKO FRUITS AND VEGETABLES


These grapes, about 11 inches long and heavy, are designed by Hank Adams #9480 for the 1994 catalog. However, mine are sandblasted BLENKO 2003 so they must have been reissued. They remind me of the glass containers made in Spain used for holding wine. This cluster of glass grapes is green. They were made in a darker color or two. I purchased this cluster thinking they would be easier to photographs. Green does show detail better than the darker colors; however, I had to add the real fruit in the background because this green looks very flat and gray by itself. They are a stunning addition to a glass fruit collection.
WV Janis

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

WVJan Welcome back, I recall many beautiful photos with your handle

Anonymous said...

Beautiful glass.
Does Blenko continue to offer the grapes?

Anonymous said...

ARE THERE ARE THERE NOT GRAPES AT BLENKO?
I PHONED THE GIFT SHOP AND WAS TOLD I WOULD HAVE TO COME AS SEARCH
COME ON SOMEONE
HELP
MOUNTAIN RITA

Dr.BOB said...

Jan Let me once again say if you are not a professional photographer you could be.

sweetdoc said...

WV Janis
We have missed your photos and comments.
Thank you, now I'm searching for these grapes.
Anyone own grapes (blenko) they want to sell?