Blenko reveal new pieces for West Virginia’s birthday

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – As West Virginia’s 159th birthday approaches, the Blenko Glass Firm, a glassware producer in Milton, has unveiled their very own technique of celebrating the event.

On June 20, 1863 West Virginia grew to become the thirty fifth state of the U.S. To commemorate the 2022 West Virginia Day, Blenko has revealed their designs for 159, restricted glassware items that shall be offered to the general public.

The items will go on sale on-line at midday EST (9 a.m. PST) on June 18.

Produced from Tangerine glass, the commemorative glassware was designed by glass artist Kelsey Murphy.

“Our latest Birthday piece, often known as ‘Cabin within the Woods’, is roughly 7” lengthy by 6“ large and 12” tall from the bottom to the chimney. Each bit is accomplished with a roughly 7” tall  twisted Charcoal drop in stopper to resemble smoke billowing from the chimney.”

Every of the 159 bottles shall be sequentially numbered and the bottom of every piece will bear the signature of Blenko Glass Firm President, John W. Blenko; Designer, Kelsey Murphy and the Blenko 2022 stamp.

These creations had been impressed by the Blenko cabin that was as soon as given to their resident designers/artists.

“It impressed me to commemorate the distinctive expertise of the designers and artists who benefitted from a scenario out there in just a few locations on this planet. As one other yr begins a brand new and thrilling future will unfold. Blissful birthday West Virginia,” Murphy mentioned.  

The primary 50 items shall be up for public sale on their on-line retailer from midday EST (9 a.m. PST) on June 18 to June 22, and can begin with “a gap bid of $159.” The remaining items shall be freely out there on the Blenko on-line retailer on the identical time.

It’s urged that these concerned with buying one in all these items ought to create a consumer account on the Blenko web site beforehand to streamline the checkout course of, although it is usually attainable to checkout as a visitor.

Blenko additionally needs to restrict the sale of this piece to 1 per buyer.

“We shall be monitoring the gross sales intently and any gross sales discovered to have bought a number of items WILL be canceled ensuing within the lack of ANY piece you could have bought.”

For individuals who have any questions concerning the sale, you may contact Blenko at their web site.