Blenko Glass

Vintage Blenko Glass Cowboy Hat

1980

Glass Cowboy Hat used for champagne/ice or simply decorative

John Bingham, Glassblower, Artist circa 1980 Handblown glass Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA Measures: 8 tall x 17 wide x 13 inches deep. One of 2 pieces by this artist we have liste...

Italian Mirrored Murano Glass Decorative Hat, Attributed to Venini, circa 1930s A rare and highly charming Italian decorative hat made of mirrored Murano glass, attributed to Venini and dating from around the 1930s. This exquisite piece beautifully captures the playful elegance and experimental spirit of Murano glassmaking in the early 20th century, when Venetian glassmakers explored not only traditional vases and vessels but also decorative and sculptural objects characterized by a strong sense of fantasy and sophistication. The piece is designed in the shape of a ladies' hat, with a wide circular brim and a rounded crown. The surface is made of mirrored glass, giving the object a luminous and dramatic appearance. An elegant orange glass torchon, shaped like a ribbon and adorned with a small bow-like knot, wraps around the crown. This warm amber-orange decoration creates a beautiful contrast with the cooler silvered surface of the mirrored glass, adding depth, movement, and a distinctly Venetian sense of refinement. The composition is delicate yet visually striking. The hat has a sculptural quality, almost like a poetic trompe-l’oeil object rendered in glass. Its decorative style evokes the elegance of Art Deco fashion accessories, while the craftsmanship and materials clearly draw on the tradition of Murano glass. The orange glass ribbon, with its twisted shape and small knot, gives the piece a graceful and feminine character, transforming it from a simple decorative object into a small work of art. As can be seen in the photographs, the mirrored glass shows scratches, oxidation, small marks, and natural wear resulting from age and use. These marks are consistent with the piece's period and should be considered part of its authenticity. Rather than diminishing its value, they enhance its charm, giving the object a beautiful antique patina and a sense of history. The softened mirrored surface, with its aged reflections, contributes to the piece’s unique atmosphere and makes it particularly appealing to collectors who appreciate original vintage Murano glass. This decorative Murano glass hat...

Whimsical unique Italian glass Hat by Badiolli with lobster decor, many peaplo use this piece as a centerpiece of a table and put fruit arround it or jus...

Murano Black and Clear Art Glass Figure with a Transparent Hat Decorative Murano art glass figurines, dating from approximately the 1950s, with original Murano labels. The piece feat...

A cross between a vase and sculpture, made of frosted glass with burgundy colored rim. This glass vessel has soft lines and weighs appropriately. Inscription in back is unclear and a...

Marvellous Murano Glass centeripece by Cenedese.

Handblown studio art blown glass table sculpture by John Bingham, signed.

ABOUT An organic crystal paper weight. Substantial in weight. Signed by artist. CREATOR Signed. Possibly Finland. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960-1970. MATERIALS AND TECHNI...

John Bingham, glassblower, artist, circa 1980 Handblown glass Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA Measures: 6 tall x 10 wide and 11 inches deep. One of 2 pieces by this artist we have li...