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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.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Blenko Decanter?




Readers Can we help this new collector with a year and designer for her decanter?
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Hi, I came across your website while I was looking for some information about a Decanter I recently bought at an antique shop in Charleston, SC. I'm originally from Charleston, WV and spotted this decanter and knew it was Blenko! I believe the piece I have is the 587 Spool Decanter, tangerine in color. I've been searching around just trying to place a value to this piece and thought I would email you to see if you could give me any idea. Any information would be helpful! Thanks so much, Carrie




7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Carrie

these were made in 3 sizes. Hard to tell from pic what size this is.
A small size, about 15 inches, sold on eBay recently for $350. Condition is everything!. If this is mint with no haze or staining, I would say $250 to $350. If its larger and in perfect condition, add $50 to $100 for a medium and $150 to $200 more for a large.

Anonymous said...

Just finished catching up on the blog for the past month. I am always blown away by Bruce's photos. He has the "eye" and the skill of a professional.
Nice to see Roxie back. As a visitor to WV, I've not seen much of it. I'm from Michigan, and you all know of the Detroit/Flint problems. I live in another part of the state, and like WV, we're doing the best we can to move forward. Some days it's easier than others.
Have a nice summer to all.
Car Girl

Anonymous said...

I paid $500 for this in 97
as a gift for my Mother.
Hilary Did you know another Kanawha County resident received the Foundation Scholarship?
Not since you won in 2002 has a Charleston person been named.
Very nice little Indian girl, like you she had a low keyed interview.
FYI
Sol

Anonymous said...

I"LL BUY ALL YOU HAVE IN GOOD CONDITION AT THIS PRICE ANNONYMOUS.
MOUNTAIN RITA

Anonymous said...

Any news on the blenko festival piece? Pictures, price, etc?

Anonymous said...

Cargirl
Missed seeing you.
Was the summer warm in Michigan?
Will you attend Festival of Glass?
Judy B.

Anonymous said...

Judy B.,
Where I am in Michigan, it has been quite warm, and wetter than normal. Have never attended the birthday event, schedule conflicts.
I attended the first Festival of Glass in 2008, am not sure about this year. 3 weeks notice makes it hard to schedule. I still would like to make a stained glass panel.
Car Girl