Blenko retailer 9608S Cobalt Bowl

This Blenko 9608S cobalt bowl retailer was sold in 1998.

Flawless

Height: 3"
Diameter: 6 1/2"

100% handmade in the West Virginia Appalachians. Blenko glass doesn't have the flawless quality of some of its famous Scandinavian contemporaries like Orrefors and Kosta Boda; Blenko, although very heavy, is rather soft. A fair number of pieces with minor imperfections, sometimes unnoticeable to the untrained eye, get through the inspection process. (This low wastage rate helps keep prices reasonable.) Many collectors think these small variations add interest and give pieces a "one of a kind" appeal.

Keep in mind vintage hand-blown glass is rarely perfect