Vintage items that were very popular in the 50s and 60s are the blenko ones. Pieces made by this method are sometimes called ice glass, craquelle glass, and overshot glass. Crackle glass hand blown vintage pitcher usa, most likely made in west va. Crackle glass is an interesting novelty and the process is quite interesting. Vintage 1960 anchor hocking lido milano amber crinkle pitcher. Heavy glass piece with what looks to be a sturdy applied glass handle. Crackle glass article by stan and arlene weitman for the glass museum online. The first two produced most of the smaller pieces, like mini pitchers, jugs, and vases that are commonly seen at garage sales and thrift stores. Gardner, seagrove nc pitcher, crackle glaze, salt glaze, isaiah 9. Blenko glass amber crackle glass pitcher vintage blenko pitchers.
The process would then continue with the glass being reheated and blown into the desired shape. The first two produced most of the smaller pieces, like minipitchers, jugs, and vases that are commonly seen at garage sales and thrift stores. Vintage amberina crackle glass pitcher just vintage home. Crafts immerse glass in cold water while it is molten hot, and thats when cracking takes place. Vintage blenko handmade crackle glass pitcher designed and made in the late 1950s during the predesigner period when blenkos founder, bill blenko, created all form designs. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Vintage blenko handmade crackle glass beverage pitcher.
The amberina glass pitcher on the right was probably produced by blenko glass and was hand blown. Shop the latest vintage green glass pitcher products from vintassentials on etsy, gladstone at home and more on wanelo, the worlds biggest shopping mall. The emerald green, semitransparent color is simply enchanting but what makes it even more special is the crackled effect throughout. Crackle is a type of finish you add to glass in order to produce a cracked texture. Make offer vintage mid century modern amethyst purple crackle glass pitcher 1950s maau preloved vintage 5 red crackle glass pitcher with amber handle. Blue crackle glass blown pitcher with applied handle.
Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Vintage gold washed crackle glass perfumer circa 1930s. There was an abundance of items produced, such as vases, pitchers, baskets, ladles, dishes, etc. Blenko was finally successful in opening up a new plant in milton, west virginia. Glass bearing this distinctive crackle pattern became very popular in the late 1800s. When we go into antique shops, the dealers often tell us that crackle glass is. Mod 60s vintage crackle art glass decanter, blenko, viking or similar. Blenko glass amber crackle glass pitcher vintage blenko. A pontil is a long metal rod upon which the glass is blown and shaped by the glass blower. This vintage crackle glass miniature pitcher could be rainbow glass or kanawha. The colors are tangerine at the bottom and ombre to amberina at the top.
Outasite collectibles vintage mini pitchers fenton blenko. Shop the glass pitchers collection on chairish, home of the best vintage and. Vintage viking amberina glass candy dish with bird on lid 196070s good condition. Pink vintage crackle glass jug pitcher with 4 glasses ebay. Crackle glass information from the glass museum on line. Vintage crackle glass miniature pitchers lot of 18. It has a very smooth pontil on the bottom and you can tell it is good quality work from one of the major houses. Blenko glass blenko art glass vintage amberina retro.
Olive green glass vase vintage green hand blown crackle glass sm. Vintage imperial glass pitcher, pressed glass in the dutch windmill pattern, with marigold iridescent luster. Ten years later, in 1893, blenko was forced to close down due to economic conditions of the time. This vintage crackle glass pitcher features a unique shape with an applied clear glass handle. Midcentury kanawha amberina orange yellow crackle glass ewer pitcher for. This blown glass crackle glass pitcher cruet is an absolutely gorgeous piece. It is in excellent condition with a lovely, blue, applied handle.
Vintage ruby red with amberina rim pilgrim art glass handcrafted crackled with attached crystal. People liked the following vintage marigold crackle carnival gloss covered candy dish, pair 2 jeannette glass carnival marigold sherbet custard dessert cup bowls, vintage jeanette marigold carnival glass vase with iris pattern, vintage marigold carnival jeannette glass selection of collector glassware, jeanette carnival depression glass amber marigold trinket dish deer on. Five west virginia glass companies are primarily responsible for the vintage crackle glass we find on the market today. Blenko came to the united states from england in 1893, his vision was to produce and sell americanmade antique mouthblown flat glass instead of having it imported from europe. Like crackle glass, there were several methods of making overshot. Those with budgetary constraints may look to contemporary art glass that gets inspiration from vintage items. Pink vintage crackle glass jug pitcher with 4 glasses. This vintage green art glass small pitcher or creamer was made by rainbow glass in west virginia. Unfollow vintage crackle glass pitcher to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Large red crackle glass vintage art glass ewer pitcher. The middle crackle glass pitcher was probably made by kanahwa glass. This hand blown vintage crackle glass pitcher has a. One of glasses has crack which you can see in photos otherwise condition is really good. Fill it with red sweetheart roses for a special gift for christmas, this small size would be perfect for parents or grandparents in a nursing home with.
Master venetian glass blowers invented the process of briefly submerging molten hot balls of glass in very cold water, which resulted in the outer layer of the glass cracking. This one has nice striations, which makes for a very decorative handle. Blue crackle glass pitcher in a larger size than usually found. Antique and vintage pitchers 1,331 for sale at 1stdibs. Unfollow vintage crackle glass to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rainbow crackle glass pitcher vintage green art glass creamer. Curvy gourd design, brushed nickel details, and white linen drum shade beautiful contemporary lighting for any room 4. Actual colour is more pinkish than in photos, but depends from a light. Vintage crackle glass, from the 1950s and 60s, makes a dazzling, stained glasslike display when placed decoratively in windows. Apr 04, 2020 as the glass was shaped and expanded, the cracks would become larger, resulting in a distinctive crackled effect. Beautiful burnt orange crackle glass mini pitcher vase, vintage orange crackle glass decor, 70s hand blown crackle glass pitcher, bud vase nothingsnewhere 5 out of 5 stars 380. Crackle glass was first developed and produced in 16th century venice. Most of my items are free shipping, but if not, i am happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases.
Beautiful burnt orange crackle glass mini pitchervase, vintage orange crackle glass decor, 70s hand blown crackle glass pitcher, bud vase nothingsnewhere 5 out of 5 stars 380. Blenko vintage mid century modern topaz amber hand blown crackle art glass handled pitcher price. Vintage, midcentury, amberina crackle glass pitcher. Sep 11, 2014 pontil marks on vintage crackle glass one of the ways that you can determine if a piece is hand blown is to look for a pontil mark on the bottom. The color is an avocado green a very nice shade that goes well with earth tones or blues. By the mid1900s, blenko was one of the most prominent producers of artistic glassware in the country.
See more ideas about crackle glass, glass and vintage. People liked the following vintage marigold crackle carnival gloss covered candy dish, pair 2 jeannette glass carnival marigold sherbet custard dessert cup bowls, vintage jeanette marigold carnival glass vase with iris pattern, vintage marigold carnival jeannette glass selection of collector glassware, jeanette carnival depression glass amber marigold trinket dish deer on top, vintage jeanette. Obsessed with blenko, but wondering how to know if your vintage blenko glass is the real deal. Blenko glass has been around since 1893, when william j. Buy crackle glass and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Vintage yellow crackle pilgrim glass pitcher w opalescent rim 5 12 attached handle cut pontil. Like crackle glass, it originated as a way of hiding defects in the surface of glass. Gently used blenko glass furniture up to 50% off at chairish. After a few failed ventures, he started the eureka glass company in 1921 and produced stained glass from its milton, west virginia glassmaking. Full size vintage blenko handmade crackle glass beverage pitcher in lemon. Home furniture serveware, ceramics, silver and glass pitchers. Fill it with red sweetheart roses for a special gift for christmas, this small size would be perfect for parents or grandparents in a nursing. Beautiful art glass post your vintage crackle glass here.
This beautiful pitcher is a timeless classic that is sure to brighten up your next pool party, or showcase this fine collectible in your china cabinet. The crackle glass gives it a unique and stunning look while the amberina color of the body is just gorgeous as it changes from amber to ruby red depending on how the light hits it. This is a vintage ruby crackle glass pitcher made by blenko. One good choice you can set your eyes on is a mid century rainbow art glass amber crackle glass pitcher or vase. The handle is tangerineyellow and not crackled, and the top of the spout is clear. Blenko glass company was started in 1921 in west virginia, as the eureka art glass company. Exterior is textured, almost like reptile or snake skin, i think the technique and style is called crackle glass. Glass crackle glass vintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Vintage orange crackle glass miniature pitcher with clear handle, bud vase, knick knack, hand blown collectible art glass contrary to some, crackle glass is not a style.
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