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Blenko Handcrafted glass has been a growing collectible since the 1960's. Some in the world of glass collecting say it is one of the next, 'Must have' collectibles.


About Blenko Glass: Equisite color, skilled craftsmen, and creative designs have made Blenko famous in the ancient craft of hand-blown glass. Over the years, talented designers have developed contemporary new designs for our skilled artisans, who have learned the difficult techniques of glass blowing through many years of practice. he uniqueness of hand-blown glass cannot be compared to that of machine-formed glass - a process which produces items all exactly alike but without character. Because Blenko is made in small batches and the processes are performed by hand, it is common to observe small air bubbles, lines or individual marks left by the craftsmen. These are not flaws - but rather the distinctive nature of the hand-made process - which identify and magnify the uniqueness of each piece of glass.

Planned Blenko Glass Auction(s)

Looks like Blenko  This example of a Blenko Bag vase has a smooth pontil and the the Blenko Glasshandmade label.

Active Blenko Glass Auction(s)

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Completed Blenko Glass Auction(s)

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The pontil, or punty, is a solid metal rod that is usually tipped with a wad of hot glass, then applied to the base of a vessel to hold it during manufacture. It often leaves an irregular or ring-shaped scar on the base when removed. This is called the “pontil mark.” 

Rough Pontil Theory People often assume that if a piece of glass has a rough pontil, then it must be Blenko. They have also been taught that if it doesn’t have a pontil, then it can’t be Blenko. Sorry to disappoint the true believers, but this theory is incorrect. The majority of Blenko designs can be found with rough pontils. Just as with everything else, there are always exceptions to this rule. Some designs were designed to have a polished base. Then some pieces had too large of a pontil that made the piece wobbly. The piece was then taken to the grinding shop to be ground and polished.

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