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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, September 21, 2010

OSBURN GLASS - Milton, WV

Photo # 1 is of Blenko Glass taken during the WVBD celebration.
OSBURN MODERN GLASS DESIGN in a swirl of color combinations, more beautiful when seen with the naked eye.


#3 Blenko Glass photo taken during the Festival of Glass by Phani.

These photos were taken by Phani our Texas blog friend. These are samples of Osburn Modern Glass. Dave Osburn worked for more than 2 decades at Blenko Glass
when he left to open his own studio he was the foreman at Blenko Glass. Osburn designed and signed many items of glass while at Blenko. He worked with Richard Blenko
to design a couple of the WV Birthday Pieces.
When time permits stop by Osburn Glass. Dave is still small enough to allow for special request - he recently made wine glasses for my Mother, and a challis for
a local church. If you don't see what you want - or have something 'special' in mind. Ask Dave if he can make the item.
The prices at Osburn Glass are much lower than we as Blenko Collectors are accustom to making.
Osburn Glass and Hinkle Dying Art Glass are two of the most well known art glass studio in West Virginia.
Osburn Glass is up the road from Blenko glass - about 1/2 mile. Watch for signs.
Note: Corrections to identification of photos made on 9/23/

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

ENOUGH ENOUGH
WITH OSBURN GLASS
ONCE A MONTH IS SUFFICENT
LET US FOCUS ON BLENKO GLASS ONLY PLEASE.
MOUNTAIN RITA

Anonymous said...

ENOUGH ENOUGH
WITH OSBURN GLASS
ONCE A MONTH IS SUFFICENT
LET US FOCUS ON BLENKO GLASS ONLY PLEASE.
MOUNTAIN RITA

sweetdoc said...

again
we visited osburn glass last week
nothing pictured was visable
all the glass was very busy with colors
I went for another of the WV Birthday Piece from Osburn. I plan to go forward with the Osburn Glass Birthday Pieces.
Suggest to Osburn he do more solid colors.

Anonymous said...

Sweetdoc
Could you send a photo of Osubrns birthday vase?
Are they still available?
I d like to buy one.
Alice H.

Anonymous said...

mountain rita in case you havent read what this blog is its about ALL w va glass not just blenko

tina

Phani said...

#1 & #3 are Blenko.
#2 is Osburn's - Big bottom vase

Hillary, I think I may have already sent you the Osburn Birthday glass pictures. I am sure you have seen them too Bridgett. We now have #3 of the Osburn's 2010 BD glass and #12 (I think) of the Blenko BD glass of 20009 & 2010.

Anonymous said...

hey rita

this is hearts of GLASS not hearts of blenko. if you don't like it read a different blog.

some of us love, enjoy and appreciate all glass

Phani said...

Alice,

Refer to this link from one of older posts in July of this blog

http://herald-dispatchblogs04.blogspot.com/2010/07/osburn-glass-cont.html

This should show the BD glass at the Osburn facility and ofcourse Mr. Osburn behind the counter and waiting for the glass to be bought. I am not sure if they are still available but you sure can make the call and he would be happy to make one for you. I reserved and bought #3 for my gf.

Phani

Anonymous said...

dave can you
make a doze 4757
if so email me
mdnvaswarup@gmail.com