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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.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Whats' So Special About June 20th?

Well June is the month of Brides! This month three of my dear friends are being married.
For BLENKO GLASS and WEST VIRGINIA GLASS Collectors June 20th is WEST Virginia's Birthday ( google West Virginia or click on the State of WV website for a list of activities) also several West Virginia GLASS MAKERS are making LIMITED EDITION ITEMS in honor of WEST VIRGINIA DAy.
Fenton Glass will be open for tours and selling a special June 20th (Father's Day Vase).
Dave Osburn of Osburn Modern Glass is issuing his 1st Edition WV Birthday Piece
Blenko Glass will again ( June 19th) offer to 147 people a vase for $147.

Fiesta is again this year issuing a WV Birthday item.
Note: These special WV Glass Items make the perfect Wedding Gift. Correction: Fenton Glass is doing a special Fathers Day Vase for June 20th.

25 comments:

Anonymous said...
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Anonymous said...

Can you do photos of Fiesta Osburn and Fenton
also can I order on line?
Getting to WV wouldn't be in the budget.
Thank you
Elisa

Anonymous said...

Would you publish photos of glass people have for sale?
Someone mentioned haing old glass for sale. I'd like to see the glass.
Elisa

Anonymous said...

Do you know when the Fenton pieces go on Sale? Thanks :)

Anonymous said...

I can really tell your computer is dying
Have you ask for help?
Does anyone from Blenko read the blog?
Now if and when it works again will you post the phone numbers when you write about glass places?
Often googling doesn't help.
Thank you
Jerrilynn

Anonymous said...

WOW EXCITING NEWS THAQT OSBURN WILL DO A WV BIRTHDAY SERIES
I WILL ORDER ONE THIS WEEK
IF HE WON'T TAKE A PHONE ORDER I GUESS I'll DRIVE DOWN TO MILTON
THIS TIME I'LL HAVE THE 1ST IN THE NEW SERIES
I AM EXCITED THANKS FOR SHARING THIS.
EAINA MY NEIGHBOR WORKED AT THE DIAMOND WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS AT FMC IN THE 80s SHE SAID DIDN"T SELL OUT OF THE FIRST ONE FOR A WEEK.
GOOD LUCK TO DAVE OSBURN
GREAT NO WONDEFUL IDEA
MOUNTAIN RITA

Anonymous said...

Mountain Rita
Blenko won't miss you.
There are 200 - 300 people always n line for the 140 or so vases
so you will not be missed.
Carolee

Anonymous said...

Hilary
We're past due for an update.
Did you find the 2bedroom 2 bath with flatland home in WV?
Where will you live and work?
Are you still wit Eon?
What is new for you?
Alan P.

Anonymous said...

The Osburn West Virginia birthday piece will be available at his showroom or for phone/internet orders. Since this is their first year doing this, they are only producing 40 of the pieces, and they will all be signed and numbered by David himself. The price is $80 dollars plus the cost of shipping if applicable.

Anonymous said...

DAVE MAKE MORE THAN 40 START WITH 40 BUT TAKE PHONE ORDERS
AND SAY YOU"ll DO #100 or so
YOU WILL GET MORE THAN FOURTY ONCE WORD IS OUT
DO YOU HAVE PHOTOS DOCGLASS??
PUBLISH PHOTOS
NOT ALL OF US WANT TO STAND IN LINE FOR 10 HOURS
GREAT IDEA
PUT UP SIGNS NEAR BLENKO
MOUNTAIN RITA

bridgett said...

Does anyone have contact info for Osburn? Phani and I would like to have #1 in his 1st Edition or a single digit number. I can call with charge card info and then we can pick up the vase in early Sept.
Hilary can you publish photos of the multiple offerings on this WV Birthday?
So sorry to hear your computer problems continue I believe Blenko will step up with a functioning laptop soon.

Good Luck

bridgett said...
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Anonymous said...

OK if we get orders for more then we will do up to 100 pieces i just felt that 40 would be a good start we are going to take Phone orders you can call 304 743 9280 and we will be glad to take your orders and i would like to thsnk all of you for your showing of support!

david osburn
OSBURN MODERN GLASS

Anonymous said...

Dave is just starting with 40 pcs if he needs more he will take orders.

This is a very nice piece it is caramel/cranberry with a solid gold dividing line.

DL

Phani said...
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Anonymous said...

????
What time should we go to Blenko on June 20th
We want to get one of the 147.
Thank you
Andy & Jerry

Phani said...
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Anonymous said...

I called Fenton today. The man I talked too said he didn't think they were making a Birthday Vase. He transferred me to the person in charge of the collections being made. She is on vacation, so it's not for sure whether their making one or not. I'm still planning on stopping there. :)

Anonymous said...

ALL OVER RATED
FATHERS DAY
WEST VIRGNIA BIRTHDAY
WEDDINGS
UGH
MOUNTAIN RITA
TEASING YOU WILL FIND ME AT TAMARACK TAKING PART IN THE CELEBRATION.

Dr.BOB said...

A good photo of Osburn's piece would be welcome.

Anonymous said...

Neiman Marcus is offering waterbottles for less $$$ than the Blenko gift shop
Go Figure!

Anonymous said...

Is Lemley going to be at Osburns? I would like to see him again.

sweetdoc said...

June and July are wonderful months.
For weddings, beach, and most of all for children.

Phani said...

They sure are and I cant wait for Next July to get married.

Anonymous said...

Phani
Don't do it. I've been married for 5 years, lived together for 7 before. They are nicer when you just live together.
Also don't co own, the co owning is keeping me broke.
Very little $$ left for Blenko and other toys.
Jeff B.