Mountain Rita, We have seen this one. . We own this one.Several Hank Adams Blenko face vases ( including this one) are on display in my home.
I agree with you Rita, this vase is an opportunity to own and learn of a unique part of Blenko's history .
Note: Rita upstairs is called
" the Blenko Stain Glass Museum." hjh
HILLARY
PLEASE POST THIS ON THE BLOG. NOT ALL CAN AFFORD BUT IT WOULD MAKE GREAT SPECIAL ITEM IN A COLLECTION.
THIS IS #2 OF 5
I BET YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN THI
ITS ON WEB AND I"M SENDING PHOTOS AND THE WEB DESCRIPTION
MY BET IS ONE THE DOCS WILL WANT TO BUY IT.
MOUNTAIN RITA
Price is over 2,500 but worth it.
The listing also says Blenko Museum isn't a museum but a sellers closet? I've been to the Blenko Museum ( isn't that what upstairs at Blenko is called?). Correct me if I'm wrong. Also what is the Blenko Museum story? Is it a museum or as this post suggest a front for a seller?
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8 comments:
Upstairs of Blenko is called
Blenko Museum of Stain Glass.
Blenko doesn't use good control of their name or image. This from a patent lawyer?
The website says Blenko Museum is an online only museum and they having showings of glass frquently.
It was a storefront in Seattle prior to becoming an online Museum.
Regardless the photos and info are excellent and if the curator or others sell Blenko then more power to them.
Blenko should ask them to help with PR work and management. Having people with some knowledge of Blenko's history and a vision for the future would be for me and other collectors a welcome event.
Paul J.
website info says 50 not 5
correct Mountain Rita please.
Paul J.
This is a nice piece but not worth $2000 plus. These sale on eBay occasionally for under $500 (yes, signed and numbered) Although there are 50 signed and numbered, there are more than a hundred or so of these in existance (un-numbered but some are signed).
SAD SAD SAD
ME.
MY GIRL FRIEND PAID NEARLY 2K AND THE SELLER TOLD HER HE PAID $1,000 TO A MUSEUM FUND FOR HIS VASE.
IS THERE A BLENKO HISTORIAN WHO KEEPS TRACK OF SPECIAL ITEMS AND HOW MANY ARE SOLD AND SO FORTH?
WHO RECORDS THIS SO THE NEXT BUYER WILL KNOW?
WHAT ARE THE SPECIAL BLENKO ITEMS I SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR? NO LONGER TRUST MY SELF OR MY DC FRIENDS TO KNOW.
HELP ANYONE WHO READS.
MOUNTAIN RITA
This is a classic example of caveat emptor (let the buyer beware). Glass is worth what you are willing to spend. Personally, I wouldn't have this design as a gift, they give me the creeps, but that's just my taste. They may have originally sold for a higher price (50 signed and numbered were made for the grand opening of the Blenko Museum in Seattle), but the economy has put a dent in disposable income. I know I've become more particular in what I buy, and what I'm willing to pay. Look at the Blenko Archive http://www.blenkoarchive.org/ for the historical and notable pieces.
Diane
Regardless of the cost, or the famous designer, I would not allow this item into my home.
Ann
Blenko has made these on and off for years, just like they do all there special collector pieces. They dont care about the collectors, that is why I only buy the old stuff.
The question continues
what is the Blenko Museum?
Is there a land based Blenko Museum?
How does a website get a tax exempt status? It doesn't therefore there is a landbased Blenko Museum.
Simple answer for Mountain Rita.
Bob
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