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Large Blenko “Wheat” Blown Glass Decanter / Bottle Desgined by Joel Myers
Blenko blown glass bottle designed in the 1960s by Joel Myers retaining its original stopper (appears in the 1969 catalog as model 6954). Sculptural form and impressive size in Blenko’s “wheat” color.
Glass has been cleaned, though light, age-appropriate wear remains present (few water lines to the interior). Remains in very good, vintage condition. Blenko’s signature pontil present to underside; otherwise unsigned.
Measures: H: 27.5″ (19.5″ without stopper in place)
Diameter: 8.5″
Stopper alone measures: Height: 9.5″ x Diameter: 2″.
Large Blenko Decanter #564 by Wayne Husted
This is a rare example of the Blenko #564 Decanter designed by Wayne Husted in 1956. The teal decanter is offset with its emerald green stopper and creates a nice contrast in color. The piece is in excellent, vintage condition; there is only a remnant line from where the stopper meets the vessel. Pontil on bottom is crude (indicative of handblown glass, as opposed to mold blown and commonly associated with Blenko’s works). Unsigned. Diameter of Base: 4.6″ Diameter of Rim: 3.6″ Height without Stopper: 14.4″ Height with Stopper: 17.5″.
H: 17.5″ x Diameter: 4.6″
Wayne Husted for Blenko Green Crackle ‘Sheaf’ Vase Model 5519-M
$125.00This graceful blown-glass ‘sheaf’ vase was designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko in 1955 (model 5519-M). A nice example boasting an architectural, elegant form, striking green color, and textural ‘crackle’ pattern.
Unsigned / labeled, but pontil on bottom is crude (indicative of hand-blown glass, as opposed to mold blown, and commonly associated with Blenko’s works).
Diameter: 6.5ʺ × H: 11.1ʺ
Winslow Anderson for Blenko Olive Green ‘Optic’ Pitcher
This olive green blown-glass pitcher (model 991) was designed for Winslow Anderson for Blenko in 1952. Fantastic color, bulbous form, and dramatic pointed spout.
Unsigned / labeled, but pontil on bottom is crude (indicative of hand-blown glass, as opposed to mold blown, and commonly associated with Blenko’s works).
Excellent, vintage condition.
Diameter: 7.5″ x H: 13.25″