Friday, May 04, 2012

Blenko Pineapple?

Hilary
I'm a almost new collector - 2 years now.  My goal is to have one piece of every Blenko fruit and veggie.
Just saw this on Ebay and I want to purchase.
It doesn't look like the one photo of a pineapple I saw 2 years ago-  can you tell me if this is Blenko
and if not Blenko who made?
Thank you
If its WV made I'll buy anyway.  I'm also sending a photo of a punch bowl (blenko)  I want to purchase for Mother's Day.
Angie
Angie 
We'll post your photo and ask the readers to help.  To be honest,  I do not own the pineapple.  My parents have an extensive collection of fruits and veggie and they don't own the pineapple or the watermelon.  The two items are 'hard to find'.  We'll post your photo - you must return to look for comments.
HJH
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7 comments:

  1. Anonymous6:22 AM, May 05, 2012

    Hilary
    Why not ask readers to help you find the watermellon and pineapple for your parents?
    This particular pineapple looks very similar to a Cambridge ( Ohio) pineapple I own. Paid $75 in 1985 purchased in Wheeling WVa.
    Nice piece of glass.
    Geoff

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  2. Anonymous10:32 AM, May 05, 2012

    Once I saw a pineapple it was amber glass
    someone should ask Ryder if they will again
    make the pineapple and watermelon
    and charge you all a fortune to purchase.
    Paula

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  3. Anonymous4:58 AM, May 06, 2012

    I own the Blenko pineapple
    this is a different style than the one I own
    not saying it is not Blenko , the one I own is not cased glass and has a more pronounced crown

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  4. Anonymous2:18 PM, May 07, 2012

    Hello,
    I remember seeing this on ebay. If i recall correctly, one of the green leaves is broken too. This is not blenko pineapple. I searched old catalogs to see if it is blenko. I did not find it in any. I may be wrong, but I think its not blenko.

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  5. Anonymous2:35 PM, May 07, 2012

    NOT BLENKO!

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  6. Anonymous10:18 PM, May 08, 2012

    Angie,
    Gotta ask, why in the world would you want to collect Blenko fruit? It's not what they're known for -- it's not even very good compared to a lot of other mass production glass fruit. If you're drawn to Blenko, there must be something else you like. I know it's important to collect what you like, but sometimes it's best to be guided at least a little by the critical consensus. Blenko is great because of its mid-century modern designs. Collect those!

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  7. Anonymous8:32 AM, May 09, 2012

    Have you guys seen gentile fruit?
    Made by a man in Morgantown.

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