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Blenko Aqua Blue Flared Rim Vase 1970s Vintage #1341107

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Blenko Aqua Blue Flared Rim Vase 1970s Vintage #1341107
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This vase is stunning! The swirl emerging in the flare of the rim is mesmerizing! A Blenko piece, it is part of the heritage of American glass.</em></td>
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This flared rim vase is stunning! Its swirled design within the body of the vase which emerges in the flare of the rim is mesmerizing! As a Blenko piece, it is part of a generations-old heritage of American glass.<p>

This vase is 5 inches tall and 5 inches wide. It has a 4 3/4-inch top and a 2 3/4-inch base. It is in excellent condition.<p>

This is an excellent item for a Blenko collection!<p>

(For a bit of history: William J. Blenko (1854-1933) founded the Eureka Art Glass Company to produce sheet glass for stained glass windows in Milton, West Virginia in 1921. Born in London, England, he worked in glass factories from a young age. Once he studied chemistry and the making of glass, he designed new ways to produce sheet glass that emulated the rough character of medieval glass. Eureka represented William's third attempt to establish a glass-making company for this purpose. His decision to make glass for use in the home which became Eureka's main product line and launched his ultimate success. Later generations of Blenkos have participated extensively in making that happen.<p>

Blenko modeled his initial line after tableware being produced by other companies, mostly Italian, distributed by the highly reputable Carbone and Sons of Boston. Blenko joined these makers in selling his wares through Carbone, who called it "Kenova ware" as early as 1931. Blenko used Scandinavian designers for this line.<p>

Therefore, Blenko's early production, prior to 1947, shows Italian, Scandinavian, ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1970s</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:Blenko Aqua Blue Flared Rim Vase 1970s Vintage</td></tr>


<tr><td>Type:Blenko</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Hillsboro, Ohio USA</td></tr>
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