Description
Deep textured organic form art glass ashtray.
Blenko Art glass part no. 756. According to one of Blenko’s numbering systems, the part no. means made in 1975, design no. 6. In Blenko’s beautiful and rare Peacock Blue. This may be a 1950s piece. It is as least as old as 1975.
Awesome lava like form. Deep pressed peaks and valleys on the backside cause the smooth surface to undulate, almost shimmer, with varying intensities of the beautiful dark blue/green teal color.
It was hand-formed, hand-pressed. Heavyweight glass of fine quality. No inclusions or unwanted lines. Stands on 3 tiny spiked feet protruding from the peaks and valleys. Measures 7″ long, 6.25″ wide and 1.75″ tall. Weighs 3 lbs. Doubles as a catch-all, candle holder, incense burner, flower float, etc.
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