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    Posted 13 years ago

    sparrow75
    (2 items)

    Picked this piece up at an auction extremely cheap. A very knowledgeable Blenko collector later told me it was a piece made for and sold through the Biltmore Estate in NC. I've been trying to more research but I haven't seen one like it yet. Was made in 1981. Missing the stopper unfortunately.

    This is the second Blenko piece I have purchased at an estate sale, quickly becoming a Blenko fan. If you have additional info/history on this piece, please let me know.

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    1. cindyjune cindyjune, 13 years ago
      I do know that Don Shepard passed away after a car accident maybe in the late 60's or early 70's?
    2. sparrow75, 13 years ago
      yeah, he died in 1988, car accident. the piece is dated 1981, you can see it in his signature.
    3. susan, 13 years ago
      I own this one mine is numbered.
      Glassdoc from Blenko Blog also owns, she has a stopper I do not.
      The story I received was 50 were made, it is in the same design as the #1 birthday vase designed by Blenko. It was sold by Biltmore and Kaufman Dept Store
      available in crystal and blue.
      I paid $100 which Glassdoc said was a very reasonable price.
      Hope this helps.
    4. sparrow75, 13 years ago
      Thanks for the info! Where is yours numbered? I don't think mine is. Is yours signed like mine? I paid $5 for mine at an auction!

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