Number of Complete Sets of WV Birthday Vases / BLENKO GLASS

The Blenko Project www.blenkoproject.org  maintains archival material about Blenko Glass and Blenko Glass Collecting.

We know of seven complete sets of WV Birthday Vases -  there must be more complete sets.

Do you own a complete set (33 vases) ?  If so please send your name to the Blenko Project
theblenkoproject@aol.com  we will NOT publish your name.  We would like to
publish your city and state   if you give permission.  

We know at least 24 people who are missing less than 5 vases for a complete set,  we know 3 who need only one additional vase.   If we can help you acquire your missing pieces send us an email and we'll post what you need or send you a list of vases we know need new homes.

This collection - The WV Birthday Blenko Vase  began in 1980 -  the vase is made once each year and less than #150
have been made yearly.    This is a very limited - long running series.

Last year,  we began suggesting  folks new to Blenko start collecting only the WV Birthday Vases made by Arlon Bayliss , then later,  if they desire add others.   Arlon Bayliss has yearly designed an outstanding vase for this celebration.   Mr. Bayliss understands how important this collection is
to the Blenko Collector.

In 1980  the WV Birthday Vase was sold at the Diamond Department Store the cost was approx. $50.  This vase now frequently sells for over $1,000.    Blenko - good quality - limited edition items frequently increase in value.

Good Luck at Blenko - June 22, 2013.