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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.

Sunday, August 04, 2019

Glass Identification - Yes Its Blenko and Valuable

An 80s Bday Vase by Blenko Glass 
Hilery
Can you help with this ?  I'm not able to find in the Blenko Glass online catalogs.
I promised I checked each and every one.
Alice H.

Alice

Your glass appears to be a West Virginia Birthday Vase.  I use the word appears as for it to be a legitimate  WVA Birthday Glass it must have a signature of BLENKO family member and
be number - often a signature of the designer will be added.
 
This is an early WVa Birthday Vase -  designed by Don Shepperd.

The bonnet or vase is highly sought after - many were broken - the handle often cracks
with use.

   I don't give value to WVa Birthday Vases - however, they usually increase in value after purchase.
The WVa Vase you sent photo of - is for sale at The South Charleston Antique Mall for a price of more than $1000.
   My experience has been the early pieces sell for between 500-750 .  Although we have one recorded for $1800.  

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