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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.

Monday, March 26, 2012

WV Birthday Vase # 7 - 1986

This Vase is perfect for floral arrangements. At the home of my parents this vase is used June - August as a depository for the flowers from my Dad's perennial garden.



Never in the history of Blenko has a Vase been designed to display floral arrangements better than the 1986 WV Birthday Vase to display floral arrangements.



Our good friend Danny is a Rosarian and often uses this vase to display his prize winning roses.



This one is difficult to find, as it was utiliarian and used frequently. hjh

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

why the hell would you use a rare and difficult to find vase?

CPK.collectoroffineart said...

Hey Hilary,
We went to this sale on Friday.
Bought a van full of glass. Two hurricane lamp shades, many many other items. They boxed a no charge.
Terrfic 6 hour adventure.
Later our hotel offered to ship on Monday -the glass as Fed Ex was closed for the evening. We saved more than enough to cover the air fares.
Thank you

CPK.collectoroffineart said...

Anonymous I had this question also.
Why use special vases daily?

Anonymous said...

A little bit like the ruffle vase currently in the line?

Anonymous said...

I can think of a reason to use a rare vase; let's say you have a special vase and you store it away all your life; and then one day you meet the prince of death, well, you may just ask yourself why you stored it all those years instead of using it... no? Tomorrow may or may not come; destiny is a tricky thing

penny said...

Penny here
My Mom died when I was 30, she had silver, linens, crystal and lovely tableclothes we used only once each year.
After her death I started using the silver every weekend and this gradually grew to daily
Now my neices and nephew are collecting siler at estate sales and using while they are in grad school.
Live Life now. Don't wait for tomorrow. Enjoy what you have.

Annu who use to write on this blog
always says you are not entitled to tomorrow.
Thank you.

penny said...

Thank you for letting my comment appear - if it does appear.

Anonymous said...

Penny
Your lesson learned from Mothers death is heartwarming.
My Mom also died when I was much too young - until today I failed to find anything positive in her death. However, like you I use daily linen napkins, cloth table covers and I use good china for every at home meal.
Thank you for the positive spin.
Gloria Dodd

Anonymous said...

BLENKO SALE WAS TOO SHORT BUT AWESOME
MOUNTAIN RITA

Anonymous said...

I need this one also.
What is the going price?

Anonymous said...

I love this collection
every item is good!