Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A vibrant, hand-blown art glass vase featuring Blenko's iconic 'Persimmon' orange hue and a distinctive applied rigaree or 'pie crust' collar. The piece showcases a rough pontil mark on the base, a hallmark of traditional free-blown glassmaking techniques.
Story
West Virginia's river valleys were once the heart of American glass. This fiery orange vessel survived the 1960s, bringing the warmth of a mountain sunset into a modern home. Its rough base proves it was snapped off a blowpipe by hand.
Maker / Origin
Blenko Glass has been a family-owned powerhouse since 1893, famously providing the stained glass for St. Patrick’s Cathedral. In the mid-century, designers like Winslow Anderson and Wayne Husted transformed the company into a leader of bold, colorful modern design.
Condition & Value
The glass appears clear with no visible 'sick glass' clouding. The rough pontil on the base is a manufacturing characteristic, not damage. Excellent condition preserves the full market value. Blenko collectors highly prize the 'Persimmon' color.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.