Blendo Glassware History

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Blendo glassware history. If you re new to midcentury modern glassware and collectibles you may be confused that there are two common kinds with only one letter s difference in spelling blendo and blenko. We have been located in milton wv since 1921. Blades attached to the shell caused damage to its opponents removing bodywork and in some instances causing them to be thrown over the polycarbonate safety shields into the audience. Once you get to know the glassware however you will no longer be confused.

In a world of ever increasing automation we at blenko pride ourselves in paying particular attention. Blenko s history blenko glass company has been a family owned and operated company since 1893. Vintage mid century blendo frosted purple glass bowl set 6 vintage w. Blendo glassware is a toast to mid century modern entertaining.

He worked at a glass factory in his youth. This one dives into production and blendo glassware demystified. Blendo frosted pitcher and 5 glasses vintage glassware 2qt pitcher 12oz glass. The robot had a shell made from a wok and was spun by a lawnmower engine.

Exquisite color skilled craftsmen and imaginative designs have made blenko famous in the time honored craft of hand blown glass. Virginia glass co blendo purple glassware salad bowl set pyrexetcetera. Only 1 available and it s in 1 person s cart. Learn about it s history and how to collect these colorful pieces.

Blenko was born in london england in 1853. Part 2 the many colors of blendo examines colors and styles. Of course if the history of blendo was straight forward this article would be unnecessary. If you find a piece of.

Favorite add to. For definitive clarification we went to dean six vice president of marketing sales at blenko glass co author of several books. Blendo is a combat robot designed and built by jamie hyneman. Its colors were applied onto the glass giving it additional heft.

The modern looking glassware reflected a time when rock music reigned and rockets were racing to the moon. Adam savage wired the electronics and control systems. 5 out of 5 stars 15 15 reviews 46 00. Let s start with a general description so we are all on the same page.

By the mid 1900s blenko was one of the most prominent producers of artistic glassware in the country. Blendo glassware was a staple at summer barbecues during the era thanks to its bright frosted colors and sturdy feel. The years from 1947 to 1974 are known as blenko s historic period the golden era of blenko design and pieces from this period are the most valued. To keep things simple i created two posts.

Blendo had the first effective implementation of the full body kinetic energy spinner weapon that became common in robot wars. Blenko glass stemware and tableware are all hand blown and are known for their vivid colors and clean modern lines.