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    Posted 12 years ago

    art-of-glass
    (7 items)

    Today's auction buy, a golden amber glass penguin.
    Designed by Vicente Boffo in 1960 for Whitefriars and only 253 were made!

    I've had a few penguins in the past, but this one is so beautiful, I love the colour!

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    1. BHock45 BHock45, 12 years ago
      reminds so much of my deer friend, pun intended seen here:

      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/78911-pilgrim-hand-blown-glass--amber-colored

      absolutely stunning color, very very nice!!!!!
    2. rhinoman rhinoman, 11 years ago
      Nice piece of glass.
    3. Gillian, 7 years ago
      Most beautiful Penguin I've ever seen! And that's the truth.

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