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Heart of Glass - Blenko Glass

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Monday, September 09, 2013

Blenko - Special Series for Kaufman's in the 80s

Note:  These were made for Kaufman's of Pittsburgh, Pa. 

Hi Hillary,
I was reading the blog and saw where someone asked about a special series made
for the Kaufman store. I don't know if this is the same but I have one other
piece of this same design which is a larger version of the vase on the left with
undulating sides and thread wrapped around the body. There is only one other
design of this same style I have seen which was an even taller vase which I lost
the bid on several years ago and it ended up in the hands of a large collector
in Arlington Texas. Maybe you can post and I will finally get the confirmation
on the store this special run was produced for. Both pieces are signed by
Shepherd.


Thanks,
Bruce

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I've seen the bowl many times but didn't know what it was.
I also saw a vase much like one of our WVa Birthday Vases but in crystal with the webbing.
Next time I'll purchase.
Thank you Doc and Bruce.
Alice H.

Anonymous said...

Hillary I own a basket - a vase and the bowl large rim bowl. I was told it was a 3 piece event.
80 to 83
What is the truth?

Anonymous said...

I have five pieces of crystal from DS
with signature number
and Blenko signature
I was told they are Kaufman's
Leona McKowan
Charleston, WV

Anonymous said...

Leona,
Please share a photo with us so we can see. Just a simple shot on an uncluttered background so everyone can give us their input and we can get a definitive answer.

Thanks
Bruce