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In 1893, he emigrated to kokomo, indiana in the us, where he established the first american factory to produce antique sheet glass for stained glass windows blenko was forced to close his factory and returned to england in 1903 due to an economic. Also included are some reprinted catalog pages and advertisements. 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. The early history of westmoreland glass in the early 1900s glass containers holding condiments such as vinegar, mustard, and lemon flavoring were made and. 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. Blenko amberina vintage crackle glass bowl the hour shop. All the blenko catalogs here are displayed with permission. Cracklin good captivated by crackle glass youve seen the magic.
While there, he became lifelong friends with socialist leader eugene v. Profusely illustrated with many full color and blackwhite photos of the glass artists. Blenko was finally successful in opening up a new plant in milton, west virginia. Everyone in wv should own at least one piece of blenko glass. Some have the early silver foil hand label, instant handblown glass collection from the blenko glass company a midcentury icon. Nov 27, 2010 a short tour of the blenko glass factory and store in milton, west virginia.
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Some have the early silver foil hand label, instant handblown glass collection. Blenko glass crackle bottle wemerald snake rare description up for bid in this auction is a beautiful ice green crackle bottle with a emerald snake. 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 had training as a chemist and eventually had over 1,200 formulas for glass colors. Ten years later, in 1893, blenko was forced to close down due to economic conditions of the time.
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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. Over 675 color photographs of blenko glass courtesy of blenko visitors center museum, the huntington museum of art, and private collections, detailed captions, information about the designers, the neverbeforepublished 1960 catalog, bibliography, and index make this book a valuable reference. Fenton glass company and blenko glass company are also producing new crackle glass today. Blenko glass company festival of glass august 67, 2010. An excellent source of background information and images of early blenko production pieces. Fantastic mid century modern amberina crackle glass bowl designed and signed by wayne husted for blenko. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.
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