Did blenko make crackle glass

Pilgrim made some vaseline glass in the 1970s small vases, creamers, sugars, etc. The crackle glass insulator was intended to imitate the appearance of true crackle glass which is a type of glass produced by a number of art glass companies, especially during the 1940s1970s, such as the rainbow glass company, of huntington, west virginia. The process would then continue with the glass being reheated and blown into the desired shape. Because most blenko glass vases and blenko glass bowls went unmarked from the early to mid 20th century, it can be hard to know if youve scored authentic blenko. All photos on this site are the property of their respective owners. The unique turquoise colored glass carafe is ideal for entertaining in casual or formal dining settings. Used to make the blenko man at the wv msueum of glass in weston. Blenko iridescent cranberry crackle glass decanter w two cordials this auction is for a totally stunning ornate iridescent cranberry flash crackle glass decanter with two small cordial glasses. Blenko glass company vintage blenko product catalogs. Shop authentic blenko furniture and other blenko furniture from the worlds best dealers. Take a trip through time and search for your favorite piece. Crackle glass was first developed and produced in 16th century venice. To our surprise, many pieces fluoresced, even pieces that did not look green glowed.

Outasite collectibles vintage mini pitchers fenton blenko. At the big ashtray museum you can browse through hundreds of fascinating ashtrays made in daysgoneby. Blenko came to the united states from england in 1893, his vision was to produce and sell americanmade antique mouthblown flat glass instead of having it imported from europe. Vase vintage original blenko art glass for sale ebay. Ive put together a vintage crackle glass price guide containing photos and suggested values based on the crackle glass that ive owned andor sold myself. Blenko glass, in the usa, produced a wide variety of exotic shapes in crackle. The process underpinning the manufacture of crackle glass is believed to have been invented in venice during the 16th century. Get the best deals on crackle glass blenko art glass when you shop the largest online selection at. Crackle glass information from the glass encyclopedia.

In the 1970s opaque cased glass was popular and kanawha produced decors such as peachblow and milk glass. Kanawha pitcher blenko glass, crackle glass, glass art, vase, image search. Items in the extensive collection of unique antique, vintage and retro art ashtrays are not for sale. At blenko project, we try and help readers to identify blenko glass.

Citing increased sales and lower gas prices she said the company is making a strong effort to move forward. Vintage glass pitchers in cranberry, amberina, crackle glass, amber, topaz, royal ruby, moonstone and pressed glass highlight some of the beautiful antique and vintage collectible glass offered by outasite. Crackle glass hand blown vintage pitcher by rainbow glass, usa made. Click on the images below to reveal indepth information. Glass yellow crackle vase is it blenko 64 b the ebay. Blenko catalogs the blenko project blenko glass company. Vintage blenko crackle art glass vases blue and green mid century modern. If you need to identify a genuine antique glass vase, several factors.

The actual type of glass used varies as well, and many of the techniques used to produce antique vases continue to be used by glassblowers and manufacturers today. Blenko, pilgrim, rainbow, bischoff, and kanawha and to a lesser extent, viking were responsible for most of the colorful crackle. All the blenko catalogs here are displayed with permission from blenko glass company, milton, wv. View all hotels near blenko glass company on tripadvisor. This miniblue pitcher in our collection was made by one of those two companies. Vtg blenko crackle glass pitcher amberina small red orange yellow hand blown.

Nov 27, 2010 a short tour of the blenko glass factory and store in milton, west virginia. Blenko were pioneers of american glassmaking at the blenko glass company of milton, west virginia. On the high end of the range are the blenko pieces from the 50s and 60s. Apr 04, 2020 if you want to make your own crackle glass you can using round glass beads or marbles. Blenko glass collectors the blenko four all photos on this site are the property of their respective owners.

The miniatures are especially sought after and hard to find. They offered the first designs with a crackle finish in their 1946 catalog. Blenko did not actually make this glass because it requires the use of potentially dangerous uranium salts. Crackle glass information from the glass museum on line. Instead they purchased vaseline glass from another maker melted the glass and cased it over their crystal. I believe it to be a vase although i did acquire it with the lighter in the vase and. Unfollow blenko crackle glass vase to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Blenko colors the blenko project blenko glass company. Molds were often used and the molded items are recognizable by their distinctive base.

This blenko art glass pitcher is ruby colored with just a hint of orange, although not quite enough orange to make it an amberina pitcher. Get the best deals on vase vintage original blenko art glass when you shop the largest online selection at. Blenko glass information from the glass encyclopedia. Blenko, blenko glass, blenko glass collecting, blenko collectors, blenko glass collectors, blenko glass collecting resource. The older pieces will show more wear marks on the bottom and inside where a stopper may have been. This vase measures 10 inches high and the opening is 1. I believe that 1968 was the last year blenko produced this design, testifying to the enduring allure of this graceful an. Although viking produced very little crackle glass overall, the viking crackle fairy light was a real gem and scarcely seen today. Blenko glass company festival of glass august 67, 2010. In august, 2012 blenko vice president katie trippe announced that blenko glass was rebounding after filing for bankruptcy protection.

In 1973 they were purchased by viking and continued to make crackle glass until 1970. Kanawha provided the fashionable glass of the time offering many forms in crackle glass, a wide array of bright colors and exaggerated forms. A fivepiece collection of red and amber blenko glass, two pitcher forms one 6. But blenko is more widely known for the art glass which they have made. Hand blown glass magnificent color, skilled craftsmanship and creative design make blenko glass company the most colorful name in glass. Retro 60s lime green crackle glass ashtray, about 7 12 in diameter. Initially, john named his company eureka art glass as he had discovered a formula for a true red glass, but according to dean the name changed in the 1920s to reflect the family ownership. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Crackle glass article by stan and arlene weitman for the glass museum online. Blenko glass company reference information and history. You can shop by color for blenko glass on ebay depending on the space, design, and color scheme you have. Blenko water bottles and their imitators a site for all. The years from 1947 to 1974 are known as blenkos historic periodthe golden era of blenko designand pieces from this period are the most valued.

I hope im able to at least point you in the direction of discovering what your piece may be worth. These artists and craftsman make some of the finest art glass in the world. Anonymous my computer and camera are not old enough to be vintage but they are old and limited in abilities. Some have the early silver foil hand label, instant handblown glass collection from the blenko glass company a midcentury icon. Oct 18, 2017 seeking to make glass using natural gas, john blenko brought his glassmaker talents from london to america and started the company. The blenko project is dedicated to recording the past, analyzing the present and being an advocate for the growth and preservation of blenko glass. Advocate for growth and preservation of blenko glass. Dec 01, 2019 blenko did not actually make this glass because it requires the use of potentially dangerous uranium salts. Cracklin good the journal of antiques and collectibles.

For years, blenko continued to make crackle, but only specific pieces. Autosuggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Crackle glass also known as craquelle, overshot and ice glass is a popular type of glassware which boasts a crackled surface. This was done initially to produce vaseline glass at the request of a collectors group that was visiting blenko. If youre looking for some help determining the value of your vintage crackle glass, then youve come to the right place. Items similar to vintage blenko glass paper bag vase in amethyst with original blenko sticker on etsy shop for glass on etsy, the place to express your creativity through the buying and selling of handmade and vintage goods. View and download blenko product catalogs from the 1950s to modern day. Anderson fashioned a handle and stopper for it, and a massive blenko hit w. How to identify an antique glass vase our pastimes. There are sets of blenko glass vases that have a smooth finish, but you can find pieces with a textured exterior, like the bubble vase or one with etched glass.

Gently used blenko glass furniture up to 50% off at chairish. While his job was managment, he was accomplished in the many task of running a glass company. If you find a piece of glass that you believe may be blenko, do a quick screening for typical blenko details before you start scouring the old blenko catalogs to identify your piece. Big ashtray offers a large selection of antique and vintage ashtrays like these. This exact mould was used to make various colored and clear glass creamers for the metropolitian museum of art. Air force academy in colorado, and many other places. By the mid1940s, blenko glass was famous, having been featured in such publications as time, national geographic, house beautiful, and house and garden. Get the best deals on multicolor blenko art glass when you shop the largest online selection at. The blenko glass company filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in may 2011. With translucent red, orange and yellow sunset coloration. Crackle glass is made by taking a gather of molten glass and blowing it into a. Obsessed with blenko, but wondering how to know if your vintage blenko glass is the real deal. Not for commercial use including, but not limited to. Rainbow made crackle through the 1970s, which was later than most competitors.

Outasite collectibles features vintage collectible glass pitchers from such companies as pilgrim glass, blenko glass, kanawha glass, anchor hocking, and fenton. I found a blenko vase that looked like this but the measurements were off. Blenko article in march 2008 style century magazine check it out. Master venetian glass blowers invented the process of briefly submerging molten hot balls of glass in very cold water, which resulted in the outer layer of the glass cracking. This would make a spectacular additional to any art glass or blenko collection. Today murano is known for its art glass, but it has a long history of innovations in glassmaking in addition to its artistic fameand was europes first major glassmaking center. Make offer vintage blenko crackle glass deep green handmade globe vase. Blenko was founded in the early 1920s by glass craftsman william. Richard blenko of blenko glass says that blenko started to make crackle glass in 1940.

American midcentury bright hand blown crackle glass lamp by blenko glass company. The crackle glass insulator was intended to imitate the appearance of true crackle glass which is a type of glass produced by a number of art glass companies, especially during the 1940s1970s, such as the rainbow glass company, of huntington, west virginia, bischoff glass company, viking glass, and blenko glass. By using our book as your guide, you will be able to distinguish the new from the old. Dozens of companies made crackle glass at one time or another, but during the. While the glassmaking technique for crackle glass was developed in 16th century. There were many companies that produced crackle glass and crackle glass pitchers, but in my opinion the companies that did it best were blenko and kanawha. Fenton glass company and blenko glass company are also producing new crackle glass today.

Vintage blenko blue crackle glass decanter with stopper mcm perfect anderson. Blenko glass company milton 2020 all you need to know. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about blenko. Im out of town and away from my books, but from what i can make out of the catalogs on the site linked to above, the size of yours isnt right for either of them. I had researched the piece years ago and had put a paper in it with the name blenko, so i must have thought thats who made or might have made it, but cant remember why i thought that. Blenko glass is a west virginia treasure that spans generations. Viking produced modern, colorful, handmade glass for every function and was successful for the next 40 years. Vintage blenko product catalogs blenko glass company. Make offer vintage blenko crackle glass deep green. Know thats unreal, but make a piece of glass and you bless in. Blenko glass company beauty welcome to the etsy community. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

They also made this small vaseline with clear handle creamer in the bennington pattern. This hand blown crackle glass pitcher has a clear glass applied handle and measures just over inches tall. Rare blenko pink rose crystal crackle glass figural pear this auction is for a beautiful rare colored pink rose crystal crackle glass figural apple fruit that is believed to have been created by the blenko glass co. Blenko glass mid century modern art vintage bottles hand blown glass vintage books etsy store glass art midcentury modern. Antique glass vases can be found in a plethora of styles, sizes, designs and colors. You put the glass beads which should be cabochons, beads without holes in the middle into a frying pan and heat them on a high heat. Blenko stained glass can be found in the national cathedral in washington, the cathedral of rheims in france, the chapel of the u. Blenko came to the united states from england in 1893, his vision was to produce and sell. Vintage original crackle glass blenko art glass for sale ebay. The years from 1947 to 1974 are known as blenko s historic periodthe golden era of blenko designand pieces from this period are the most valued.

Blenko midcentury glass collection for sale at 1stdibs. Nothing symbolizes the state of west virginia better or more beautifully than blenko glass. Phani regarding pink, women love pink not me but i did buy my husband a pink shirt 20 years ago its still in the package. Dozens of companies made crackle glass at one time or another, but during the years from about the late 1930s to the 190s, five west virginia companies produced the majority of all crackle glass on the market today. Jul 22, 2008 like other neighboring companies, they produced blown glass in vivid colors, often with a crackle finish.