Blenko (USA)

We hardly see any Blenko glass here in the UK and sadly this is the only piece I possess (and it's not that amazing either is it!). Still - in the hope that some serious Blenko collectors/afficionados will happen along - I'm starting up the thread with my little paperweight.

Looks very nice Pip, I must admit I have never owned any of the blenko glass , I think I was put off by the arabic type shapes , big pointy things , Yuk .

ah, see I really like the big pointy pieces :-)

Do you both mean the tall decanter type things?

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Yes sue , They are known as bottle with teardrop shaped stopper, but the technical name is .......big pointy thingy, not really my thing although did enjoy the Tv show with phil Silvers .

Hello,

I am new here and from the US... I collect mid-century art glass and have numerous Blenko decanters etc. Would be happy to post some pictures if any are interested. Further have many resources for any who are interested. My inspirations expand into Scandinavian, Finish, Danish Swedish ie, rhiihimaen Lasi, Holmegaard, per lutken, Nanny Still, Murano, Barbini etc. I am hoping to expand my knowledge and authentic collection of the "European" glass makers and hope this web sight can help!
Cheers

Thought I'd add a few blenko pieces for you guys.
Enjoy

Wow, those are lovely! Not what I meant at all, much nicer.

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Thanks for sharing your pics dabeachiegirls - I love Blenko - we just don't get any of it over here.

skay wrote:Wow, those are lovely! Not what I meant at all, much nicer.

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I think you're probably thinking of those mass produced Italian tall pointy decanters Sue - Blenko is in a different league altogether, I'd love some of those decanters (and I'd love the beach view too!).

wonderful! Some of the best glass pics I have seen posted here.
For me glass is all about the refraction of light,as a child I spent many,many hours watching the sunlight stream through my Grandmother's glass collection.

Wow! Those decanters are beautiful, dabeachiegirls. Looks like you have some pretty old ones.

I've got a few Blenko pieces, too. Mostly pitchers and vases, and mostly in the Tangerine color.




This one is actually in a newer color called Tequila Sunrise.

Cheers!
Kristie