Description: COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURGBLENKO TEARDROP VASECLEAR GLASSSTYLE# CW 2V Up for sale is a wonderful glassware vase called the TEARDROP VASE and was either made by Blenko This vase is from the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation & Restoration CollectionIt is style number CW 2V and was in production from 1942 to 1980The teardrop design is one of the most graceful reproductions in CW's glassware lineThe teardrop in this intriguing pattern is formed by first introducing a wire into the molten stem to form a fistulaWhen a channel forms, a wet stick is applied and the steam develops a "TEAR", which the craftsman pushes up the stem to the desired spotMany fragments of teardrop stems were revealed in Williamsburg archaeological excavationsThe vase is a fine reproduction in the style of teardrop stemware and is ideal for long-stemmed flowers arrangements This vase is mouth blown and hand formedThe vase has a pontil which is indicative of a mouth blown piece of where the punty or punt was broken from a work of blown glass of Blenko as Royal Leerdam were smoothThe vase came in two sizes: CW 2V – 10" CW 2VL – 11 1/2"The teardrop line also included the following pieces: CW 2W - Wine CW 2G - Goblet CW 2S - Sherbet CW 2P - Pilsener The measurements of this vase are: Height – 9 3/4" Top Opening Diameter – 5" Bottom Diameter – 4 1/2" It is in vintage previously owned used condition with little wear for their age. It shows bright clarity. I see no chips, cracks or nicks and only a couple of expected extremely faint surface marks / light scratches from minor use. Spots on the glass are sunlight reflection from the windowsPlease read entire listing, examine all the pictures and please ask any questions that you may have about themAll items are listed to the best of our ability; they are mainly in USED condition and sold AS-ISAs prices vary greatly based on your location, I offer 3 shipping options so please select which way you prefer to have your item shipped UPS, FedEx or USPS Priority Mail. Also, item can be picked up in Richmond, VA 23226 to save on shipping cost
Price: 150 USD
Location: Richmond, Virginia
End Time: 2025-02-11T00:26:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: N/A
Antique: Yes
Shape: Round
Signed By: N/A
Occasion: All Occasions
Size: Medium
Item Length: N/A
Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown
Additional Parts Required: No
Vintage: Yes
Department: N/A
Care Instructions: Clean with Warm Water
Number in Pack: 1
Item Height: 10 in
Style: Colonial
Features: N/A
Unit Quantity: 1
Finish: Clear Glass
Room: Any Room
Handmade: Yes
Engraved: No
Pattern: Williamsburg
Signed: No
Color: Clear
Material: Glass
Subject: Vase
California Prop 65 Warning: N/A
Brand: Blenko
Type: Vase
Era: Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)
Theme: Tear Drop
Original/Reproduction: Licensed Reproduction
Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Closure Type: None
Production Technique: Hand Blown Glass
Character Family: N/A
