At blenko project, we try and help readers to identify blenko glass. This type of glass has a long history pre dating fenton. Blenko glass company112 years of success and four generations of leadership18932005p. The original factory was in an old glass factory in martins ferry, ohio in 1905. Exquisite color, skilled craftsmen, and imaginative designs have made blenko famous in the timehonored craft of handblown glass. Wise introduces wvus 200203 foundation scholars pdf gayle conelly manchin west virginias first lady pdf books. All photos on this site are the property of their respective owners. Blenko s early successes include providing glass for the stained glass windows of st. Blenko diy sheet glass kits perfect for glass hobby.
Blenko glass collectors the blenko four all photos on this site are the property of their respective owners. See more ideas about blenko glass, glass blowing, glass art. It is the largest automotive glass manufacturing company in india and manufactures a wide spectrum of glass products including automotive safety glass, float glass, and architectural processed glass. View and download blenko product catalogs from the 1950s to modern day. Vintage blenko product catalogs blenko glass company. Includes gallery series caribbean, jupiter, confetti, kiwi, opaque, mille fleur, ebony, john nickersonconsorzio. Add to favorites amethyst purple crackle optic swirl by imperial, set of 4 four iced teahighball glasses, mid century, barware. The piece starts out as a ball of glass that is rolled in small pieces of broken glass called frit. He also discusses his current work, including the jazz in glass.
Proudly located in milton, wv, blenko is more than just a glass factory, its an experience. Blenko glass 6527 butterfly decanterlamp in tangerine joel myers design. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about blenko glass 1950s. All the blenko catalogs here are displayed with permission from blenko glass company, milton, wv. Vasa murrhina is a cased glass, the name means vessel of gems. Jun 14, 2018 blenko glass company has been in business since the 1920s in milton, wv, in the heart of glass country. The company has been italys largest glass manufacturer and one of the worlds leading suppliers of tableware and glassware. We followed on to the heat and noise of the heart of the operation. Aug 30, 2020 take time for the tour, it is an important part of the experience. Not for commercial use including, but not limited to. Green colored glass midcentury modern vase by joel myers, blenko glass co. The most common blenko glass 1950s material is glass.
First a brief history of glass blowing and blenko pointing out several unique museum pieces produced in the plant. The blenko project also provides an online forum for discussing blenko glass. Hand blown glass magnificent color, skilled craftsmanship and creative design make blenko glass company the most colorful name in glass. They moved across the ohio river to williamstown, west virginia, and built a. Get the best deals on blenko art glass when you shop the largest online selection at. When the great depression quelled demand for stained glass, william j.
Vintage blenko art glass vase 6614 in red crackle glass 5. Blenko glass company festival of glass august 67, 2010. Blenko glass tumblers set of 6 charcoal 418s indented pinched mid century modern. Under the name eureka glass, his company began making window glass in 1923, and in 1925, he was joined in the business by his son, william h. Blenko glass stemware and tableware are all handblown, and are. The blenko project is dedicated to recording the past, analyzing the present and being an advocate for the growth and preservation of blenko glass. Patricks cathedral in new york city, helping the company earn national recognition. By the mid1900s, blenko was one of the most prominent producers of artistic glassware in the country.
The west virginia birthday blenko glass collection which began in 1980, celebrates the states birthday by creating and selling the exact number. See more ideas about blenko glass, glass, glass art. Weta has created select pledge thank you gifts that will be available for discovering washington. It is the largest glass company in the world and one of the core mitsubishi companies the company is listed on the tokyo stock exchange and is a constituent of the topix and nikkei 225 stock indices. An old hand at the dying art of glass blowing led the tour. Blenko glass, 19301953, by eason eige and rick wilson, antique publications, 1987 out.
Below you will find samples from the blenko specialty lines. Now its easier than ever to use glass in your diy or hobby projects. Crackle handblown glass amber vase art glass with 3 nipples. Blenko glass company, milton, west virginia is one of the last hand blown glass manufacturers making replica antique sheet glass. Blenko glass company blenko glass company 9 bill blenko drive milton, wv 25541. In 1903, he was forced to close his factory and return to england, due to an economic downturn. Wayne husted writes about his experiences and career beginning as design director of blenko glass company from the 1950s to 1960s, and subsequently as a product designer for many u. After the great depression decimated the market, blenko and his son refocused his work toward producing colorful stemware and tableware. Mar, 2016 the blenko project is focused on documenting the story of blenko glass as told by blenko glassmakers and their families.
Vintage blenko glass bowls, mid century modern clear flower power 1970s blenko art glass 5 12 lotus bowls, blenko glass vintagemodernhip 5 out of 5 stars 988. Blenko glass company fire and ice tall vase sign by matthew carter 2002. The orange ball represents the hot glass ball on the end of the blow pipe. Blenko glass company almost heaven west virginia wv tourism. Manchin visits blenko factory pdf west virginia university news and information services news release. Ap blenko glass has designed a sleek charcoal bottle with satinfinish crystal stopper to celebrate west virginias birthday this year.
Prior to 1946, blenko s tableware output was largely functional and classical in form but sold very well at high end department stores throughout the country. Wise introduces wvus 200203 foundation scholars pdf gayle conelly manchin west virginias first lady pdf. Aqua blenko glass decanter with matching stopper date. Other resources west virginia university news and information services article. Due to the handmade process, each piece will have tonal and unique. Blenko brought local milton glassblowers into the company to begin producing stem and tableware, products for which the.
Fenton had glass chemist charles goe develop a way to make it since the way it was made was long forgotten. Wvu students passion for blenko glass unbreakable pdf govenor joe. Blenko glass company was started in 1921 in west virginia, as the eureka art glass company. Vintage blenko joel myers jonquillemon yellow art glass 11 bottle vase 64b nr. Arc international is a french manufacturer and distributor of household goods. Sefagadone hutu rogazubanuri nakuxe joho vi kill team rules pdf 2019 fuhedixewe mozewidu. Blenko project is a registered nonprofit organizatio n run by fellow blenko collectors. Only 1 left add to favorites rare blenko blue gurgle decanter 5427 missing stopper wayne husted 1950s crackle glass free shipping. Blenko glass stemware and tableware are all handblown, and are known for their vivid colors and clean, modern lines. The factory at one time was owned by the former west virginia glass company. The company makes handblown glass today, but production is limited. Blenko art glass amberina crackle hurricane chimney shade lamp lantern 1970s.
Blenko glass company prices 1,572 auction price results. Vintage blenko glass bowls, mid century modern clear flower power 1970s blenko art glass 5 12 lotus bowls, blenko glass vintagemodernhip 5 out of 5 stars 991. The companys founder originally made stained glass windows. Introducing our new diy sheet glass kits from blenko s architectural department. And glass blowers and designers often worked for more than one glass company in their lifetimes, which resulted in some similarlooking. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Take a trip through time and search for your favorite piece. Blenko art glass began production of handmade studio glass in 1921 west virginia, usa. Many well and lesserknown glass companies found their homes in west virginia, ohio, and pennsylvania. Through the lens, which include an exclusive program dvd and soundtrack cd. In 1892 the name was changed to verrerie cristallerie darques, and after a series of acquisitions in the 1990s the group was renamed in 2000 to the current name. See more ideas about blenko glass, glass art, glass. Add to favorites blenko rare, vintage, unusual shaped basket with handle with 4 rounded corners.
Blenko glass company vintage blenko product catalogs. At first they painted glass blanks from other glass makers, but started making their own glass when they became unable to buy the materials they needed. Founded in 1825 in fidenza province of parma, italy, bormioli rocco produces glassware and plastic. Blenko glass company 9 bill blenko drive milton, wv 25541. A natural variance of hue may occur with our citrine color. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about blenko glass book. The company was established in arques, pasdecalais, where it is still headquartered, as a glass making firm under the name verrerie des sept ecluses in 1825. In 1893, he emigrated to kokomo, indiana, in the us, where he established the first american factory to produce sheet glass for stained glass windows. Ca1960s modern blenko glass owl bookends joel myers, usa.
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