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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, April 23, 2013

Readers Q - Answered


Answer from :  Blenko Project Volunteer(s).

This appears to be a Blenko #7229 in either the large version at 14 1/2" tall ($80.-100.) or the smaller version at 12" tall ($60.-80.). The color appears to be Blenko's Olive Green with the crackle finish. Even though the design number would be a '72 design the canister does not appear until the '74 catalog in the Leslie Pina reference book I have and the design disappears before the '77 catalog pages. Olive Green is the more common color and would be on the lower value side versus one in  Emerald Green or Pine. Looks interesting and I hope this has been of help in appreciating what your family is enjoying.




    Hello,
    I am trying to help a good friend ID a piece of presumably Blenko  crinkle glass that I believe is from at least the 40's. I do not have a tremendous amount of info, and the vase is in Texas. Please find attached the picture I recieved. I does not seam to any be any larger than 12-14". I am a collector of Pilgrim glass myself, but have dappled in Blenko, especially the crinkle variety. If you can give me an approximate time frame, and possible a guesstimate on value it would be greatly appreciated by our good friends in Texas. I know it is a sort of family heirloom that has been passed down at least a few generations. Any help you might be able to give or direct me in would make a few Texans very happy.
    
    Thank you in advance for any help you may be able to provide.
    
    
    
    Sincerly and a big fan,
    
    J J

Refer to: blenkoproject.org for more blenko project info

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

This price is much too low
Where did you get the price?
bad bad bad

Anonymous said...

I'd like to be a Blenko Project Volunteer, I have a large collection of books and glass, most all Blenko focused.
I can type, I can identify glass and I garden.
Carolee
sent to theblenkoproject@aol.com on 2/14 no response to date.

Dr.BOB said...

any word about the Birthday Vase for 2013?
What day is sale etc.?
Hilary I want to purchase an entire set, I'm tired of trying to assemble one, I will pay 30K
for legitimate birthday vases
no unsigned or un numbered and must have the entire set.
Can you help me?
Bgraham2007@gmail.com
Ill send this to the blenko project @AOL.COM also.

Bob

Anonymous said...

Dr. Bob
I heard west virginia will be having a four day holiday to celebrate I have read nothing about Blenko
but the museum of glass weston
will be offering glass from all the exisiting wva glass companies for a fee of $200 ( 6 or 7 pieces all signed).
If I were you I'd do this instead of Blenko.
Elizabeth Reber
WV Glass Collector

Anonymous said...

whats with the hyper links?

Anonymous said...

Elizabeth
The state is having months of celebraton follow glassdoc's link.

Anonymous said...

Info re: bday and blenko?
Be real.

Anonymous said...

Lovely story, I like hearing stories about glass that families own and share.
E R

alex said...

Precious memories are worth more than money.
Keep the vase.

alex said...

Dr Bob
My friend had the entire set and she sold last year for $27 to a buyer from Florida.
Someone will take you up on your offer.
Good luck, if I had the missing 80 81 85 and 87 I'd sell to you.

Anonymous said...

Alex
I have 80 and 81 I'll sell for $1,500 each
I have the others that I will sell for $1,000
and several from 90's for $800@
I'll send this info also to Hilary with my email and phone.
George D.