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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.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Blenko Glass


Blenko Glass has made bookends in the shape of Clams, Shells, Cats, Owls etc.
If your interest includes collecting solid glass bookends, think BLENKO GLASS.
This photos is from Margie who lives in Connecticut, Margie makes a trip to Blenko Glass twice each year to purchase glass for herself and her friends.
Do you collect Blenko Glass? If so - we welcome your photos and Glass Collecting stories - send to theblenkoproject@aol.com.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

thank you for publishing finally the photo I sent to you
in June.
Elle

Anonymous said...

I AM SICK OF NEVER SEEING MY COMMENTS.
DID ANYONE ELSE NOTICE HOW VERY BEAUTIFUL TAMMY COSTA WAS DURING FESTIVAL OF GLASS?
I DIDNT HAVE A CAMERA BUT SHE WAS, I HEAR THE BLENKO COLLECTORS WERE MEETING LATER THAT DAY, DID ANY OF YOU DO THE MEETING?
GOOD NEWS THIS IS.
MOUNTAIN RITA

Anonymous said...

Note: I sent that photo
not Margie your records are a mess.
I live in Iowa and teach at the
University. I made a trip to Blenko for the 3rd BCS.
Elle

Anonymous said...

Hi Hilary and All,
I am writing to give you the heads up on the bargains that are currently available at the SOUTH CHARLESTON ANTIQUE MALL'S SUMMER ANNIVERSARY SALE, going on from Aug 18 until Aug. 31. Almost all the vendors are participating with at least 20% off. At Kissin Kates, we are offering 20% off regular AND marked down items. A short list of some of the Blenko in my booth (#31 second floor) are Blenko lamps, signed Husted artist proofs, apricot crackle, vintage paperweights, the tall Mardi Gras vase ( already 60. less than it went on ebay last week- take an additional 20% off) first quality floor vases, regal and much much more. I have also noticed some very underpriced Blenko in other vendors booths - could be a real treasure hunt.
If you need directions, check out the website at Southcharlestonantiquemall.com.
Have fun!!! Linda

Anonymous said...

sad, old pilgrim glass mold.

Anonymous said...

Whats with Blenko and cats?
I don't see any dogs from Blenko.
Just curious.
C. West

Dr.BOB said...

Trust me Mountain Rita
Blenko Collectors much like the South will never rise again.
Too many queens and kings in the group.

Anonymous said...

Are you saying homosexual people?
The group is mostly homosexual?
This isn't true. But who cares if it is true.
Blenko is good glass, quality glass and will become more valuable with age.
If you can find a group, join. You will learn a lot from the old collectors.
A senior citizen who collects
Fostoria Blenko and Viking only.