Rare Early Blenko Jug with Stylized Handle

Rare Early Blenko Jug with Stylized Handle

Hard to find jug in plum amethyst with rare handle. Early mid-century modernist hand-blown glass. Designed by Wayne Husted in 1956. Rare item, both in form and color. Blenko part no. 5611.

Modernist design. Hand-blown with a pulled rim and the infamous applied hook handle. In excellent condition with medium bottom-wear. Soft pontil mark. Measures 9″ tall, weighs 1.5 lbs. Great as a vase or a pitcher.