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$320.00Vintage giant art glass jug in jonquil crackle WEIGHS 11 LBS.
Huge art glass floor vase jug can hold a huge spray of foliage or flowers and also makes an perfect umbrella holder. It is in excellent condition.
Hand-blown of thick vintage light amber glass (jonquil). To achieve the crackle decor, the massive item was dipped in cold water during cooling. The pulled amber handled was made separately and applied to the jug.
Circa 1960’s. Made by Blenko or Bischoff Art Glass. This is a Blenko original design. Bischoff Glass, a competitor of the same era, often produced designs very similar to Blenko. The Blenko and Bischoff versions are nearly identical. The pontil mark points to Blenko (soft, unpolished).
Measures almost 18″ tall, 10″ at widest, 4.5 ” wide mouth, weighs 11 lbs. Hand-blown with crackle decor, applied handle and inverted soft pontil scar.
Very rare item. Circa 1960’s.
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$225.00Impressive vintage Bohemian cut to clear crystal decanter weighs 4½ lbs. It’s a little over 16½” tall. Very big. Commands attention.
Made in the former Czechoslovakia of stained crystal cut to clear in a leaf and floral design. This hefty decanter towers over a full-size wine bottle. Lots of room inside for your favorite potion.
Hand made crystal decanter of quality Czech amber stained crystal. Cut back by hand to complete the floral and and other cut areas. The 1 lb stopper has cut ovals, hatches and scalloped rim. The stopper and neck of the bottle were ground to fit tight. The base has a star cut pattern. The cuts are nice and deep.
Very usable. Always remember to clean and dry thoroughly between fillings. Liquid can leave faint white residue on the interior. The glass is in brilliant, perfect condition.
Bohemian style made in 1970’s Czechoslovakia and imported to the USA. Makes a grand statement in bar decor. Great gift filled with a couple of bottles of some good stuff!
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$450.00Hand-formed massive Murano art glass goose or duck figurine stands just under 20″ tall and weighs 13 lbs.
The largest Murano art glass goose figurine we’ve seen, and we’ve been looking at vintage glass for over 20 years. It’s almost life-size.
Masterfully made by hand with an elongated intentional stylized interior air bubble running from the tail to just below the head. The solid glass base and bill were hand-formed separately, then applied to the body. Measures 19.5″ Tall, 7″ at widest point, 5″ base.
In excellent condition with heavy bottom wear on base. This architectural size Murano art glass goose weighs 13 lbs. The weight and age combined creates scratching where the seat of the base meets a surface. ‘Bottom-wear’ cannot be seen unless the object is turned upside-down.
Mid-century Italian Murano art glass. Estimated Circa 1940-1960. Maker near certain to be Flavio Poli for Vetreria Seguso. Flavio Poli, famous for his designs using the “Sommerso” technique, was artistic director for Vetreria Seguso from 1937 – 1963. The company closed in 1972
Extremely Rare.
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Air Twist Stem and Stirrer Fine Hand-Blown Crystal Bar Accessories
Beautiful hand blown vintage crystal bar accessories with air twist stems, air twist finial and air twist stirrer. Large bar accessory items with distinct mid-20th Century modern styling.
Large items! The circus top tall stemmed comport stands 10½” tall, 6½” at widest with a widest girth of 19″. The pitcher stands 11″ tall, 4½” at widest with a girth of 13″. The air twist stirrer is 10.75″ long. All in pristine condition. Both vessels have expected light bottom-wear (tiny scratches on the base of the foot caused by normal surface contact over the years).
The fine crystal was blown thin and has a beautiful lingering ring-tone. Impressive and rare items. Unsigned. The maker of this superbly designed hand blown crystal is unknown. Possibly English 1960’s to 1970’s, or perhaps fine American glass of the same era.
High quality, stunning bar accessories. The rare air twist stirrer crowns this unusual mid-century modern crystal set. Perfect go-along with Steuben air twist glassware or 18th Century European air twist collections, retro modern bar decor and dining services.
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$165.00Fabulously large mod art glass snifter goblet vase in Ruby and Amber optic.
This is one of the largest 1950’s – 1960’s mod art glass snifters we’ve seen. Stands 18″ tall, 9″ at widest with a girth of 26″ on a 6.5″ wide foot. Italian makers were responsible for most of these extreme large vases produced in the mid-20th century. American makers also got in on the fad and produced items like this.
It’s huge, larger than you think. Would make a beautiful floor vase if kept from areas where a foot could hit it. Can be a plant holder, ferns look awesome. Never put dirt inside though, use a plant pot that will sit inside the 6″ opening and remove the pot before watering.
Hand blown. Huge bowl was blown from an optic mold. Hand-formed stem is applied to the vessel, foot is applied to the stem. The vessel has a light vertical disc optic, hard to see and won’t come out well in images. Provides a nice fluid sparkly glow. The stem has a unintentional internal bubble that can be clearly seen in the images (often seen in vintage hand made glass). There are a couple of small unintentional bubbles on the foot. Not uncommon for this style of blown glass from the mid-century. In excellent condition.
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$140.00One of the most impressive giant brandy snifter vases we’ve seen. Super classy.
Giant brandy snifter vase from mid-20th Century Italy. Especially popular form made by many glass artists. This one was made by a pro. It has a spiral optic that is mesmerizing. Most of the oversize snifter vases had various optic decors, but a beautiful spiral twist like this is rarely seen.
The spiral optic produces a zig-zag illusion as the light shines through the moss black glass. Such a great color, goes with nearly every decor. The slight hint of dark moss green shows best under lights (see image 3 for best color representation) It’s a rich masculine color.
It’s huge, will hold armfuls of flowers, or a trailing plant in a 5″ wide pot (mouth width). It stands 12.75″ tall on a 6.76″ wide foot. It is 9½ at it’s widest with a 27″ all around widest girth. Weighs 3 lbs. Shown in image 4 with a 7.25″ tall brandy snifter vase.
The bowl was hand-blown from an optic spiral mold. The stem and foot were hand-made separately and applied. It has a heavy round pontil mark on the base of the low domed foot. The mouth rim is lightly ruffled. In perfect condition. Circa 1950’s – 1960’s.
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Absolutely beautiful Art Nouveau blown glass cased vase. Actual age of the vase is unknown, but it is not new. Estimated circa early 1900’s.
Art Nouveau styling with a flair for the natural/organic. Hand blown cased glass. Interior is opaque white, center layer of mottled browns and yellows (creating a striated stone look, called Chalcedony), then encased in clear glass. The cobalt blue glass blossom base and snake are hand-made and applied. The snake has eyes (see image 3). Base is ground and pontil mark is concave. Unmarked.
Quality Art Nouveau blown glass and decor made by a fine Czech/Bohemian, or possibly English, glass artist. Stands 12.25″ tall, sits on a 5.5″ wide cobalt blossom base. Weighs 3 lbs. In excellent condition.
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$60.00Tall Retro Vintage Glass Vase in Grape Amethyst Crinkle Pattern
Retro vintage glass vase tower stands 12″ tall, weighs 2½ lbs. This is a heavy, thick-walled vase.
The retro Crinkle decor could be Seneca’s Driftwood, Morgantown’s Crinkle or Bryce’s El Rancho pattern. The pattern by all three maker’s was strikingly similar. Fun for collector’s of crinkle pattern because the items by all three makers mixed and matched very well.
Beautiful rich dark grape amethyst distinctly retro modern color. Circa 1960’s to 1970’s. Blown into mold with heat finished rim, no visible seams. Sparkling clean, no damage.
This fantastic retro vintage glass vase is large enough for an armful of flowers. Unique authentic retro decor.
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$95.00Handmade vintage Murano art glass owl with green millefiori eyes.
Mid-20th century Italian made owl figurine possibly by Franco Moretti. Certainly vintage Murano glass by one of the fine glass makers of the time.
Quality multi-color glass layered by hand and encased with crystal. Inner layer of colorless glass is cased with Lattimo (milk glass) providing opacity. The Lattimo layer is cased with the colored mottled glass. The owl’s body has silver leaf in the colored glass layer and expertly controlled bubbles inside the red glass head. The green millefiori eyes and colorless beak were applied. The figurine is solid glass, not hollow.
In excellent condition. Big owl figurine stands 5″ tall, 3″ at widest and weighs 1.6 lbs.
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$125.00Large and Heavy Blenko Art Glass Bookends by Don Shepherd
Here’s an unusual set of Blenko Art Glass bookends. Nicely detailed sculptured American Indian bust. They were designed by Don Shepherd (1974 – 1988) as part of the ‘IceFlow’ line produced in 1977.
Big solid chunks of clay molded colorless glass weigh 9 lbs total. Guaranteed to hold your books without slipping.
Nice vintage quality thick, heavily textured Blenko Glass bookends. The room lighting enhances the decor by lighting it up in areas and by reflecting nearby colors. Really beautiful.
They stand 9½” tall, 4½” wide and 2½” thick. Weigh 4½ lbs each.
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Items in the Retro Art Glass Museum are not for sale. Read more about this item below. To view Retro Art Glass items for sale click here…Large Antique Crystal Ship Decanter in Block and Thumbprint Pattern
Antique crystal decanter with original hollow, ground to fit stopper. Made of quality, thick leaded crystal. Weighs 4½ Lbs. Stands 12″ tall.
This form is called a Ship Decanter. Wide bottom prevents tipping even in the high seas!
Possibly made by Duncan Glass or Columbia Glass if produced in the U.S., but could be of European make. Both U.S. companies offered a Thumbprint Block pattern. This decanter’s pattern is unusual with alternating smooth blocks and blocks with thumbprints.
Estimated circa late 1800’s to early 1900’s. Black light test shows no evidence of manganese (a mineral used to replace lead during wartime) so we are assuming it was made between wars. It is pressed and polished lead crystal. Has an Art Deco styling but may be Late Victorian.
In very good condition. No chips or cracks, glass is sparkling. There is some very light liquid residue trapped inside. Not visible unless looked at very closely. Not visible at all filled with spirits. Stopper is ground to fit. Rim is hand-polished. No seams. Beautiful, majestic addition to your bar.
A companion decanter with the same pattern by the same maker, but with a different form, is also available, shown in image 4. Click here to view the companion tall decanter.
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$165.00Grand Antique Crystal Decanter in Block and Thumbprint Pattern
Large antique crystal decanter with original hollow, ground to fit stopper. Made of quality, thick leaded crystal. Weighs 4 Lbs. Stands 15″ tall.
Possibly made by Duncan Glass or Columbia Glass if produced in the U.S., but could be of European make. Both U.S. companies offered a Thumbprint Block pattern. This decanter’s pattern is unusual with alternating smooth blocks and blocks with thumbprints.
Estimated circa late 1800’s to early 1900’s. Black light test shows no evidence of manganese (a mineral used to replace lead during wartime) so we are assuming it was made between wars. It is pressed and polished lead crystal. Has an Art Deco styling but may be Late Victorian.
In excellent condition. Sparkling clean inside and out. Stopper is ground to fit. Rim is hand-polished. No seams. Beautiful, majestic addition to your bar.
A companion decanter with the same pattern by the same maker, but with a different form, is also available (shown in image 7). Click here to view the companion ship decanter.
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$150.00Set of Blenko Art Glass air twist goblets Line 500. Shown in Blenko’s 1956 catalog.
Very hard to find survivors of Blenko’s early years. Designed by Bill Blenko himself. Big and Beautiful hand-blown air twist stem goblets.
Set of two measure approx. 8½” tall. Flared bowl measures 4½” wide at top. One is in excellent condition, one has a small, thin sliver chip on the rim. See image 4.
Lovely dark amber bowl applied to the air twist stem. Circa late 1950’s.
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Items in the Retro Art Glass Museum are not for sale. Read more about this item below. To view Retro Art Glass items for sale click here…Over size vintage Blenko handmade crackle glass beverage pitcher in lemon.
Vintage Blenko handmade crackle glass pitcher designed and made in the late 1950’s during the pre-designer period when Blenko’s founder, Bill Blenko, created all form designs. Original Blenko catalog part number is 569P.
Beautiful lemon colored glass hand-blown and then dipped in cold water while still hot to produce the surface crackle decor. The solid glass handle was hand-pulled and applied to the crackled body. Inverted pontil mark on the center base.
Huge blown glass pitcher. Stands 13″ tall, holds at least 64 ounces. Lovely form, decor, color and large size makes this useful pitcher a great flower vase too.
In perfect condition. Sparkling clean, no residue. Measures 13″ tall, 7″ wide from handle to spout and weighs a whopping 3.10 lbs. Beautiful and useful vintage Blenko handmade glass pitcher. Will light up any table with its beauty. Perfect for bar areas too.
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$115.00Beautiful and Large Vintage Glass Pitcher Vase With Hollow Blown Handle
Stunning vintage glass pitcher vase in light yellow graduating to orange color and diamond point pattern. The color is called Persimmon. This was made with a 4-part mold. 4-part molds were used up to the early 1900’s, rarely used after. Circa estimated to 1940.
This vintage glass pitcher vase was hand blown into mold with hand finished spout and applied free blown HOLLOW handle. The hollow handle suggests a very fine early maker. Northwood Glass produced a pattern exactly like this called Diamond Point, Westmoreland Glass called theirs English Hobnail (used as a generic name today), Cambridge Glass, Imperial Glass, New England Glass all produced English hobnail too. Actual maker unknown.
In very good++ condition. Bottom wear is heavy as it should be. Two small aged smoothed chiggers and one 1/8 inch stress mark (does not affect integrity of glass) beneath the daisy marked base. Pitcher must be turned upside-down to see it. The rest of the glass is in pristine condition. A few tiny bubbles in the glass are present and are expected in old pattern glass. The bubbles can’t be seen unless inspected closely.
Measures 7″ tall, 8.25″ from handle to spout and is 6.25″ wide. Can be used as a beverage pitcher or a floral vase.
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Items in the Retro Art Glass Museum are not for sale. Read more about this item below. To view Retro Art Glass items for sale click here…Modernist Stylized Art Glass Cat Figurine with Rainbow Label
Vintage art glass cat figurine with original sticker by Rainbow Art Glass, a short lived subsidiary of Viking Art Glass. Rainbow Art Glass original catalog no. 801, circa 1970’s. This handmade iconic glass cat form in the post modernist pop style.
In like new condition. Hand-formed with pulled ears and pinched eyes of vintage quality glass in beautiful amber. The ‘tail’ of the glass cat figurine is wrapped around the feet. Large figurine of solid glass weighs 1 lb. Stands 5½” tall.
The perfect gift for your favorite cat lover.
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$210.00Big Blenko Art Glass Decanter Charcoal Crackle
This Blenko Art Glass decanter bottle was made in the rare Charcoal color. Item’s in Blenko’s Charcoal color are relatively hard to find. The color was produced only a few years; 1954 to 1958, 1961 to 1962, and 1971.
The giant form was designed by Winslow Anderson, an infamous mid-century glass artist who worked with Blenko from 1947 to 1953. It is a 920L decanter and originally came with a tall teardrop stopper in matching color. This decanter has lost its original stopper. The stoppers are very easy to break and usually don’t survive the years.
The bottle is shown with a ‘married’ ruby glass hand-blown stopper from the same era. The stopper fits well, in itself is hard to find, and looks awesome until a matching charcoal flame stopper is found.
The bottle was mouth-blown, hand-formed, then sheared at the neck opening. It was dipped in ice water while still hot to create the crackle effect. The neck opening rim was fire-polished smooth.
The base still retains Blenko’s inventory label. It reads: “Blenko, Milton W.VA 0920L”. The bottle stands a whopping 16.5″ tall and weighs 3.6 lbs. The neck opening is 1 1/8″ wide (measured from inner wall). In perfect condition. Glass is clean and brilliant.