oldschool mall glass figurines

[edeezevon]

hey guys,I had the pleasure of meeting a 65 yr. old man recently and found out 3 things.1 he was a glass "sculpturist" in malls/shows,2 he"s got cancer.3 he"s got about 10 thousand clear/stained glass figurines in storage and could really really use some $.I have a case of his work and its pretty standard stuff,deer,birds,religous,holiday.ect.the work is really quite routine but done with obvious talent.If anyone could use them I"m sure they would sell easily at events and he"ll sell them at cheap prices.he needs the help and whoever decides to take him up on this will certainly make a good buck themselves,not to mention help a fellow glass blower when he needs it.sorry no pics but I"ll send some samples to anyone interested.no need to return them if not interested either.they were all made in the 70"s n 80"s in wisco and or.thanks for helpin.peacechris k.

[LTD]

Pics?

[Robert Mickelsen]

Can you tell us the man's name? I was in Wisconsin in the late 70's and may have met him. These sort of things are not made much anymore, except in China for companies like Glass Baron. Might be interesting to see pics, but it would be tough to justify buying the pieces with selling in mind. Tough to compete with the Baron. Maybe an auction to raise money for him would be an easier sell...

[LTD]

. Maybe an auction to raise money for him would be an easier sell...
Damn skippy

[Mr. Wonka]

We sell things like that in our store all the time. Give me a call at (724) 791-2100... I'm definitely interested.

[wahoo]

I just emailed a really cool gallery owner who may be interested. She moves the hell out of my lower end work so I figgured this may be a good spot for some of em. I'll let ya know when she gets back at me.

[Jones Art Glass]

boro?

[steven p selchow]

Yeah..whats his name? I've been here in Wisconsin since 1969? I knew the radzik's and the younger one is about 60 something, I did glass for him back in the 80's. He was a friend of Christensen, who had a glass shop in Maderia Beach Fl. where Shane Fero worked in the early 80's, probably know him.

steve

Robert...where were you at in Wisconsin? I was doing glasswork off broadway in the Dells in 75-78.

[edeezevon]

hey guys,his name is jim and I"m kinda goin about this as a suprise for him if it works out.he"s really down and out and doesnt have the energy to even be positive about what was his life"s work now.wonka I"ll call tomorrow(fri).it"s all clear boro with some glass stain applied to some.I"ll try to get some pics for you all tomorrow but,hey-I got no computer skills and FEW friends who would even care too.as i said tho I"ll send samples of his stuff to you if you honestly think you can help.thanks all...It"ll all work out,what choice does it have?he"s GOOD people.

[Robert Mickelsen]

Yeah..whats his name? I've been here in Wisconsin since 1969? I knew the radzik's and the younger one is about 60 something, I did glass for him back in the 80's. He was a friend of Christensen, who had a glass shop in Maderia Beach Fl. where Shane Fero worked in the early 80's, probably know him.

steve

Robert...where were you at in Wisconsin? I was doing glasswork off broadway in the Dells in 75-78.
Well it is a small world indeed. I was in Wisconsin in 1978 working for... are you ready?... Christensen! He offered me a summer job and I took it, much to my later regret. We traveled around the Dells doing the carnival circuit. I cannot remember which towns we visited, but I did meet a number of flameworkers. Perhaps you were one of them...

[steven p selchow]

So, I was right...I knew their was something about you when we met at AGI. I know we didn't chat a lot.

Ever remember a guy they called Bright eyes? He worked up here and started glass around 1972, God all he made were bird cages, never saw him make anything else...appropriate...bright eyes.

steve

By the way, his real name was Don Barnhill.

[Glassroots]

I would be interested in purchasing a set for myself. You can't find those figurines these days without them being made in china. maybe for some kind of sentimental value of glassblowing americana, I would like them , please let me know prices and styles, Thanks

[edeezevon]

well folks it looks like i have a buyer for them but glassroots I"d certainly set a set aside for you!he made elk/horses-pegasus/crucifix thingy's/pianos/dolphins/bird bathes/deer/trees/well all in all too many to list!what would you dig?I"ll see what i can do.and thanks everybody...keep the faith!c.k.

[vetropod]

I'd love to pick up an elk. Is it possible to buy just one? What would the price be for the piece and shipping? You can contact me at email . at . wesleyfleming . dot . com.


Wes.

[LTD]

I'd like a few as well. If there are still some around in mid june I'll grab some at the gettogether!

[steven p selchow]

Wes... I still do a lot of solid figures...moose..elk, so if you really need or want one, and he don't have one, I'll do one for ya, just let me know..

steve

[edeezevon]

I still got a few elk/deer/horses/pegasus/mom hearts/a crusifix/pink flamingo's/piano.If you guys want 1 p.m. me and i'll send u one.i appreciate your help with this guys i found what i hoped to here on the forum.It will help a good man out when he needs it,thanks again folks.c.k.

[slobbie]

edee you might try rob parkin at dollywood in sevierville tn, he might take the stuff
thas what he does also,mostly buys from china and makes the more intricate stuff himself

[harpentuan]

You should get a grip of deer for the forum. :)

[gypsea]

hey slobbie, do you have contact info for rob? i know him from way back in charlotte...he worked at the station next to me when i first learned how to blow glass!

edit: never mind, i found him...what a blast from the past!~ thanks for the above post slobbie!

[edeezevon]

Can you tell us the man's name? I was in Wisconsin in the late 70's and may have met him. These sort of things are not made much anymore, except in China for companies like Glass Baron. Might be interesting to see pics, but it would be tough to justify buying the pieces with selling in mind. Tough to compete with the Baron. Maybe an auction to raise money for him would be an easier sell...
sorry it has taken so long to respond... life.... his name is Jim Sauve- phone him and chat at 920-876-4386