The Bronze Look www.thebronzelook.com

Special glass - limited edition glass - one of a kind handcrafted items. THE BRONZE LOOK has just what you want. The Bronze Look located 311 Mercer Street, Princeton, WV. 24740 Phone: 304-425-5005
A website and ebay store are linked to this store.
The Bronze Look sell glass from many WV Glassmakers, it deals only with high quality items, preferring one of a kind or limited edition items. Check out The Bronze Look www.thebronzelook.com Randy Rider's (Blenko Glass) Autumn Bottle was a feature item this fall.

You ask for photos of glass available at Bronze Look.

Today we received three photos, these will be more tempting than Godiva Chocolate to the Glass Collector.

Blenko Face Vases

Hillary
Would you kindly post photos of any and all Face Vases made by Blenko Glass.
I want to add these to my collection of Face Vases.
If you can include the year made and the available colors I would also appreciate this.
Also how much I should pay for each.
Thank you
Thomas D.
Thomas,
If I had either the time, the knowledge or a great desire perhaps I could.
I'm a full time GPR resident at Ohio State University.
I will post your request and perhaps collectors and readers will respond with
photos and some of the info you desire.
My favorite Face Vase - is the Husted Face Vase in the Variations Series sold
to less than 15 people and it was a limited edition. The face is said to be that of Husted's youngest child. I'll find and post a photo of this one.
Readers: Will you please help Thomas in his desire to learn about Blenko Face Vases?
HJH

Rare 4 spout Water Bottle

This one is available NOW on E-bay and the last price was $99.

This photo was sent by friend of the Blog.

Check out the EBAY Listing.

Type in Waterbottle Blenko 4 spout.

Happy Bidding!

2 Loves - Coffee and Blenko

Make that 3 loves, a good bookstore, coffee and Blenko!
Nothing goes better with 'Blenko shopping' than a cup of joe. Meeting at a bookstore to browse Glass Books, have a cup of coffee and then off to flea markets, vintage stores.
A reader from La. who like Heart of Glass, and loves coffee sent this link. The download is free. The subject is NOT Blenko, but coffee. Its a cold winter day, grap some coffe and drive down to Blenko Glass, Milton, WV.
Note: Blenko does not make coffee mugs, however, a number of the older Blenko glasses can be safely used for coffee and coffee liquor drinks.
Author: Ukers, William H. (William Harrison), 1873-1945
Subject: Coffee
Publisher: New York, The Tea and Coffee Trade Journal Company
Possible copyright status: NOT_IN_COPYRIGHT
Language: EnglishDigitizing sponsor: GoogleBook from the collections of: Harvard UniversityCollection: americana

Valentine's Day - A Day Filled with Pressure and Expectations

Pressure is mounting, expectations are increasing as we type. Valentine's Day is fast approaching!
Gentleman, which are you? A Frog or a Prince?
Return for the Heart of Glass V-Day test.
Blenko Glass www.blenkoglass.com is boasting a large supply of Red and Pink glass for this Heart Day occasion.
Red or pink not your thing....consider buying water bottles for all the ladies in your office, then go to Aldi or Kroger for fresh flowers.. . . . you have wonderful, special, individualized gifts for much less than an FTD arrangement.
Give the gift of WV GLASS, a lifetime gift. Then for other occasions (Easter, Anniversary, Bday) you can re fill the glass with fresh flowers.
BUY MADE IN THE USA. Buy local as often as you can.

Happy Birthday Steve Rowe

Steve Rowe is a musician, a web designer, an artist and a friend to Blenko.
Today is Steve Rowe's Birthday! If you see Steve Rowe today say Happy Brthday!
Margie Hale sent a note to remind me : Rick Blenko had a birthday this month also!
Happy January Birthday!

Hummingbird Feeders

Does anyone know a WV glass maker or a USA maker who handcrafts
hummingbird feeders?
I'd prefer WV .
Let me know please.
Tiffany V.

New Blenko Collecting Groups Needs Our Help!

Hilary
Will you ask the blog readers who send a photo of their favorite Blenko and why its their favorite?
Our group is new to Blenko, we have collected as a group Cambridge Glass and we all love Fiestaware. We started with Blenko last year.
To be honest, we need photos of items to search for. No one of us has a catalog, and the Pina books are limited in scope.
Even if you post just one a week, we can copy and keep in a note book. Or if you have suggestions for what to collect we would appreciate this also. Don't tell us to collect the Birthday. We bought that this year and we have photos of the other 30, and it maybe impossible to find all these.
Thank you
PaulaB.
Paula,
Like you I am trying to put together a new Birthday Collection.
I've started a Blenko ashtray / lighter collection - but to be honest, I have only 2 and its been 3 years.
The pink (old rose color) glass is one of my favorites and when I see any affordable item in this color I'll purchase.
Otherwise I buy only items that are very special - a Husted cocktail pitcher, or pitcher with unusual handle.
My Mom collects water bottles, and my Dad just loves Blenko ruby - he'll buy anything in this color.
We'll post your questions and wait for readers to respond with photos and or suggestions for your group.
HJH

Send Photos of Glass for Identification ?

Dear Heart of Glass blog administrator
c/o The Blenko Project
We have several items we believe to be Blenko Glass, may we send you photos for help with identification.
Maggie & Tom

Yes, you may send photos of your American Glass and we'll ask the Blog readers to assist, we can't guarantee your photos will be published or the glass identified.
However, if the glass is WV Glass the odds are in your favor for posting.
HJH

Vintage Blenko

Group of vases including a Pre designer 3745S optic vase in Amethyst, Myers #6514 rolled lip in Peacock and #6524S rolled lip in honey.
photo from Heart of Glass friend Bruce S.


Our friends from Iowa ask for photos of vintage Blenko for their 'we want' notebook. The request was " can you post photos of the non sexy - no unusual faces or designs - but good designs that we can as a group look for."
In response to the request Bruce S of Texas sent several photos of
vintage glass.

Only 50+ Days Until Spring -

If you haven't been to Blenko Glass in Milton, WV. This is the time to go - the

Spring Sale continues - the clearance tables are filled with beautiful Blenko in a rainbow of colors. Markdown prices can be found on a number of tables.

This is the time to do the pre Easter, pre Valentine's Day glass shopping.

Some people buy their 2010 Xmas gifts during the pre spring clearance time.

Check out BLENKO GLASS before you buy anything else.

Blenko Glass 304 743 9081.

Can you help ID this glass?

Hello –

As a NC native I grew up with an awareness and appreciation for Blenko glass. Now, many years later, as an upstate NY antiques dealer I always have an eye out for it.

Last week I bought this floor vase and would love some more info about it. As I start to research it, its looking like it may be more rare than I originally thought.

Sorry I don’t have a better picture of it at this time. The vase measures 26” tall and is in excellent condition with its original Blenko paper label.

Any info or resources you have for me would be very much appreciated.

Thank you,

Hilary Eklund

Call for photos answered

Hi Hillary,
I hope your New Year is off to a great start.
I am sending these photos in answer to your call for such.
The first is a group of Myers designed 64B's in Honey, Tangerine, and Peacock.
The second is a grouping of Myers 64D's in Olive Green, Turquoise, Tangerine, Plum and Pine.
The third is of a pair of Myers 64E's in Turquoise and Jonquil.
And finally for your crackle folks a trio of 64B's in Lemon, Turquoise and Tangerine.
Enjoy
Bruce Specht

Osburn Glass Hearts

Valentines' Day is fast approaching. A blog friend sent these photos of currently available Osburn Glass Hearts.
A friend from Tamarack phoned to say " we have hearts and V Day items from over 10 vendors" . This year for V-Day BUY MADE IN THE USA! Buy local when possible.
Check out Osburn Glass, Milton, WV
and Tamarack in Beckley.

Why Not Collect The Blenko Waterbottle?

Hillary:

One of the easiest things for new collectors to find in vintage hunting is the #384 Blenko water bottle. Many collectors bypass the water bottle, because it is so easily found. I collect it for that reason, and because it has been in the Blenko catalog since 1938, you can find it in nearly every color Blenko ever made. I have twenty one, in different colors, plus three etched bottles from the first three Blenko Collectors Society conventions. The first one I used as an autograph book at the first convention, and got as many designers’ signatures as I could.

I have found good quality vintage bottles for as little as $10, and paid as much as $75 on eBay for a vintage ruby bottle. Currently, Blenko has water bottles available in the following colors for $42 plus shipping: Crystal, Topaz, Tangerine, Cobalt, Clover, Spring Green, Electric Blue, Ocean Blue, and Seabreeze. Ruby is available for $56 plus shipping.

Happy Hunting!

Diane

Readers, if you have an unusual color or shaped waterbottle (blenko) please send photo for sharing. hjh

Diane, if your collection is missing the Blenko Project Waterbottle, send a mailing address to theblenkoproject@aol.com I'll send you a Blenko Project waterbottle hjh.

59 Days Until Spring!!!

Check out the low off season prices.
Try ebay - search Blenko, the prices have never been lower.
www.blenkoglass.com Blenko Glass in West Virginia.

60 Days Until SPRING!!

Spring is coming!
Take advantage of the off season prices.
Shop Blenko Glass www.blenkoglass.com

Spring Is Coming!

Blenko Glass http://www.blenkoglass.com/ is having a ' Beat The Winter Blues' sale from now until the 1st Day of Spring.
The gift shop is loaded with red / blue/ purple/ pink/ green, a rainbow of colorful glass.
A coupon is now available when you visit the Blenko Glass website. You may use the coupon on line or at the Visitor / Outlet Center.
Buy Made In the USA! Buy Blenko Glass.
304 743 9081.

We requested photos of available glass from Blenko in November, when the photos arrive we'll start publishing photo of currently available glass.
Until then, we'll focus on "Vintage Blenko" and other WV Glass makers who are kind enough to send photos. hjh
Send your photos of vintage or new Blenko Glass to theblenkoproject@aol.com have a Blenko or WV Glass collecting story send it .
Remember, unless you ask us not to publish, we' may publish your letter and photos.

61 Days Until SPRING

March 20 - First Day of Spring!
Check out the off season prices on Made In West Virginia
Glass.
http://www.blenkoglass.com/

OBSURN GLASS - Snowmen

Hi Hillary,

one blogger asked about Dave Osburn's Snowman Decanter with a removable hat. Attached are a few pics. One is with a Blenko Ruby Water Bottle for size comparison.

Merry Christmas

Tim
Kissin Kate's Antiques