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Heart of Glass
Blenko Glass is a West Virginia treasure that spans generations. Nothing symbolizes the state of West Virginia better or more beautifully than Blenko Glass. We will discuss current and former craftsmen and designers and how important it is that Blenko and West Virginia glass be appreciated and valued by the younger generation.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Looking For Interesting Glass Sites?

Check out ChanceGlass.net - I found this by 'accident' and spent several hours just drifting. . . .its a unique site full of glass info.
I ask David the owner of this site for a brief description:
www.ChanceGlass.net
ChanceGlass.net explores the range of domestic glassware produced by Chance until the company was sold off in 1981. Chance Brothers was formed in 1824 and produced all manner of glass, but is best known for the pioneering work in lighthouse optics, lens manufacture and flat glass (window glass) production. From 1929 the company started producing domestic glassware with ranges of pressed glass, followed by 'slumped' glass in 1939. To glass collectors, the name 'Fiestaware' and handkerchief vases has since become synonymous with Chance.