schmoozer Posted November 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 25 minutes ago, William said: Saw this piece today...Blenko? I saw it was marked as such and thought I would share 😊 Yes, Blenko made for Williamsburg Glass. They had the contract until 1966, I think. http://www.blenkoproject.org/1966 end of the catalog. My examples… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, schmoozer said: Yes, Blenko made for Williamsburg Glass. They had the contract until 1966, I think. http://www.blenkoproject.org/1966 end of the catalog. My examples… 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 On 11/7/2021 at 5:14 PM, William said: 👍 Is this particular one in your collection? I notice the ones you have pictured are similar. The one I have pictured is more of a light amber in color than what the picture shows. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted November 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 52 minutes ago, William said: Is this particular one in your collection? I notice the ones you have pictured are similar. The one I have pictured is more of a light amber in color than what the picture shows. They came in several colors. http://blenkocollectors.com/specialtylinepages/blenkocollcolorwilliamsburg.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 15 hours ago, schmoozer said: They came in several colors. http://blenkocollectors.com/specialtylinepages/blenkocollcolorwilliamsburg.htm I know that there are many shapes, color variations, etc. I could only assume that you have one similar in color. I'm sure you do as long as you have been collecting Blenko. Anyway, figured I would show ya and if you had any interest, I'm sure you could obtain it from the vendor 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted November 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 Thanks for the thought! Probably 95% of my collections was found in the wild. I enjoy the antique shops and thrift stores, and occasional estate sale. Our local sales typically post a sign in log at 6AM in the front door, in order to get inside at 9AM. Have to stay in line, and no signing for friends to cut in line. I’m just not that driven… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 hour ago, schmoozer said: Thanks for the thought! Probably 95% of my collections was found in the wild. I enjoy the antique shops and thrift stores, and occasional estate sale. Our local sales typically post a sign in log at 6AM in the front door, in order to get inside at 9AM. Have to stay in line, and no signing for friends to cut in line. I’m just not that driven… Oh boy, that's a chore...and your welcome! Also, I know glass is super scary to ship. If I ever run across a piece that grabs you, I'll get the location and name/# for you 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted November 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, William said: Oh boy, that's a chore...and your welcome! Also, I know glass is super scary to ship. If I ever run across a piece that grabs you, I'll get the location and name/# for you 😊 Greatly appreciated buddy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzoook6 Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 Wow awesome Blenko collection @schmoozer !!! I know this is an old thread, but I am hoping you are still in this group and collecting Blenko! If so, I would love to ask you some ID questions if possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 35 minutes ago, Jzoook6 said: Wow awesome Blenko collection @schmoozer !!! I know this is an old thread, but I am hoping you are still in this group and collecting Blenko! If so, I would love to ask you some ID questions if possible. I've never heard of Blenko until just now. Off to Google I go....🧐 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted December 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 4 hours ago, Melissa said: I've never heard of Blenko until just now. Off to Google I go....🧐 Not a cheap addiction, takes a lot of room(s) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted December 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 4 hours ago, Jzoook6 said: Wow awesome Blenko collection @schmoozer !!! I know this is an old thread, but I am hoping you are still in this group and collecting Blenko! If so, I would love to ask you some ID questions if possible. Send your pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzoook6 Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 OK I will thank you so much!!! I unfortunately/fortunately do not have a ton of pieces. My biggest challenge I think is differentiating between the Blenko and Pilrim crackle glass (especially in the mini handled vase/pitchers). Also differentiating between the Blenko coiled neck pieces vs imitation versions. I will take some pics and post! Thanks again for taking a look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzoook6 Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 OK here are some photos of a few pieces. Sorry for the lousy quality--i think something is up with my camera. I got the seafoam green coil vase today ($4). I am pretty confident that that piece is Blenko, but im less sure about the clear. The filthy clear beaut has a grounded/rounded out pontil mark. They are 6.5/7" tall. As for the vases, I think the tall purple and green pitcher are Blenko, but less sure about the mini pitchers. I have two of those big cobalt cabbage bowls, but those aren't very exciting. Thank you very much again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted December 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Jzoook6 said: OK here are some photos of a few pieces. Sorry for the lousy quality--i think something is up with my camera. I got the seafoam green coil vase today ($4). I am pretty confident that that piece is Blenko, but im less sure about the clear. The filthy clear beaut has a grounded/rounded out pontil mark. They are 6.5/7" tall. As for the vases, I think the tall purple and green pitcher are Blenko, but less sure about the mini pitchers. I have two of those big cobalt cabbage bowls, but those aren't very exciting. Thank you very much again! The minis are tough, many firms made them. The green coil is Blenko. The last crystal beaker looks like it may have a ground pontil, which Blenko rarely if ever did, so thinking not Blenko. water residue is a killer for value and display, try to only collect clean pieces. here is my go to reference site. https://blenko.com/pages/blenko-catalogs it takes time and research, they have over 2,000 designs spanning almost 100 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzoook6 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 39 minutes ago, schmoozer said: The minis are tough, many firms made them. The green coil is Blenko. The last crystal beaker looks like it may have a ground pontil, which Blenko rarely if ever did, so thinking not Blenko. water residue is a killer for value and display, try to only collect clean pieces. here is my go to reference site. https://blenko.com/pages/blenko-catalogs it takes time and research, they have over 2,000 designs spanning almost 100 years. Yes I have really enjoyed looking through ALL of those catalogues haha. All those pieces were all acquired for less than $5 each, but if I ever were to purchase a serious Blenko piece (ideally one of the fish ) I would make sure to do a full inspection before purchasing. Thats great info about Blenko not grounding out the pontils, thank you for sharing. Would you say most of your pieces are stamped/signed/marked? My purple vase is the only piece I have with a mark I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted December 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 14 hours ago, Jzoook6 said: Yes I have really enjoyed looking through ALL of those catalogues haha. All those pieces were all acquired for less than $5 each, but if I ever were to purchase a serious Blenko piece (ideally one of the fish ) I would make sure to do a full inspection before purchasing. Thats great info about Blenko not grounding out the pontils, thank you for sharing. Would you say most of your pieces are stamped/signed/marked? My purple vase is the only piece I have with a mark I believe. We have many with the foil hand label, 1932 to 82. The 2nd label style covers 82 to 2002. Then started sandblasting “Blenko/date”. This was because they were bringing back older designs and did it want them misrepresented. the hand-signed were mostly 58 to 61. some also have the original sales sticker from the Visitors Center. http://blenkocollectors.com/blenkocollmarks.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzoook6 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 1 hour ago, schmoozer said: We have many with the foil hand label, 1932 to 82. The 2nd label style covers 82 to 2002. Then started sandblasting “Blenko/date”. This was because they were bringing back older designs and did it want them misrepresented. the hand-signed were mostly 58 to 61. some also have the original sales sticker from the Visitors Center. http://blenkocollectors.com/blenkocollmarks.htm Oh interesting thank you, so no stamps were used other than the one in 2001? Hmm maybe the purple vase is not Blenko then, as it does have a stamp (and it doesn't look like the shape of the 2001 one). I wonder what was used to mark pieces from 1921-1932, if anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzoook6 Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 The catalogues keep freezing my computer lol--anyone have any thoughts as to whether theres a chance either of these are Blenko? Rough pontil marks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted January 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Jzoook6 said: The catalogues keep freezing my computer lol--anyone have any thoughts as to whether theres a chance either of these are Blenko? Rough pontil marks. Not getting the Blenko vibe on either piece… Blenko pontil marks are typically a flat slant surface, often with the edge sharp enough to cut you if not careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzoook6 Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 1 hour ago, schmoozer said: Not getting the Blenko vibe on either piece… Blenko pontil marks are typically a flat slant surface, often with the edge sharp enough to cut you if not careful. Thats just what I needed, thank you.--I just haven't seen enough of Blenko's more basic pieces in person to be able to recognize their shapes. They were $1 a piece, so no dreams have been crushed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted January 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 On 11/9/2021 at 7:57 AM, William said: I know that there are many shapes, color variations, etc. I could only assume that you have one similar in color. I'm sure you do as long as you have been collecting Blenko. Anyway, figured I would show ya and if you had any interest, I'm sure you could obtain it from the vendor 😁 Just caught the subtle offer🥴 thanks but not actively seeking CW glass. Will pick it up when I find it in the wild, at a good price. The bright colors are more sought after and bring better prices. those pieces we do have are going to the glass show next month to hopefully find new homes. we have become space limited, so we need to curate. We are trying our best to display all the Blenko we own, no pleasure in having things in the storage room. That tends to keep the addiction in check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzoook6 Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 On 1/15/2023 at 6:11 PM, schmoozer said: Not getting the Blenko vibe on either piece… Blenko pontil marks are typically a flat slant surface, often with the edge sharp enough to cut you if not careful. Bottom of brown guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted January 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 31 minutes ago, Jzoook6 said: Bottom of brown guy Still not feeling it…😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jzoook6 Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 11 minutes ago, schmoozer said: Still not feeling it…😬 The green one didnt even have a pontil lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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