Blenko made ebony in 99 and 2000 then 2004 until 2007.
Tammy Kosla of Illinois provided the following photos and info about Ebony Blenko. This is
in response to WVA JANIS' question: What items were made in Ebony.
Page from the 1999 Blenko catalog showing the first Blenko items made in ebony(click for a full sized image)
This is the Blenko 8432M in ebony sitting on top of an ebony 9316.
Oh my god. The man in top hat is
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Margie Hale
Wasn't 'black' glass popular in the 50s?
ReplyDeleteSeems I recall my gmom having many pieces of black glass from different factorys.
It does have an eloquent appearance, why did Blenko discontinue? Do you know the answer to this Hillary?
Do you recommend we buy Ebony?
ReplyDeleteDo you recommend we buy Patriot Line?
What are your recommendatons?
Sol
Don't sing of yesterday - Yesterday is gone .....
ReplyDeleteTomorrow Isn't written - Make today your song!!
These are words from a song, but if
Blenko is to be successful don't we as collectors need to focus on today and what they are currently producing?
Just a question?
NO a comment also, for thought.
Sol,
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna be very honest with you. I do not recommend as a policy.
However, IF I had your money, I'd a)join Collectors Groups b) phone Damon Crain ask him to look for what I want or probably he would have everything you would want in 1st quality condition c) I would buy only from the best, buy only the best d)I would stop writing 'silly comments' on this blog e) if I were interested in new glass, I would do as you are and buy from the factory and local dealers f) I would continue to buy Blenko (new) for gifts and to keep g)I'd read and look at photos from the Blenko Museum to see what great Blenko looks like, h) check out other collectors sites (blenko four, blenko collectors see list on www.blenkoproject.org references. i) attend the conference get to know Tim and Karin Alonzo - I got the only 2 water bottles I own from them. j) Be nice to people.
hjh
Good Luck
Hilly
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or ice.
Sol
Hey Hillary, How could I get in touch with Damon?
ReplyDeleteHey Hillary, How can I get in touch with Damon?
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www.blenkomuseum.org
go to contact link
and leave message w/ phone number or items you want.
hjh
I agree with Bridgett. To keep Blenko solvent, we need to collect what they are currently producing. Going to events where the designers and the Blenkos sign is a way to add value to your 21st century glass.
ReplyDeleteLast time i was at the visitor's center, I purchased two of the glass fish that are multicolored. No two of those funky fish are exactly alike. They really add color to a house.
Regarding Ebony: I remember when Morgantown glass made it. I noticed that their cold-worked rims were especially prone to chipping and so I didn't buy any.
I have a friend who decorates her house with glassware for the holidays. For Halloween, she brings out her orange and black glass and it is stunning. Perhaps Blenko should consider offering seasonal specials.
Someone asked about water bottles, currently, on blenkoglass.com, water bottles are offered in 10 colors. Of course other colors have been made. I have one in chartreuse. Hillary has one in Ebony.
WV Janis
The new WVA. piece is black and orange
ReplyDeleteThe new WV Birthday piece is tangerine and cobalt, not black and orange.
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ReplyDeleteIn a message dated 7/21/2008 8:23:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, noreply-comment@blogger.com writes:
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i like this black glass very much.Fish type of glass is very nice ,i like that glass.where did i get this type of glass?
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catherine smith
I am sorry, but I must agree with orange and black for this years West Virginia Birthday piece.....or at least mine is.
ReplyDeleteDo you want to sell the tophat
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Sol
Birthday Piece is not Ebony.
ReplyDeleteTrust me on this.