Whipkey Glass Decanter! TMP Auction! (Sold & Shipped!)

Hey glass family! Up for auction we have a gorgeous glass decanter made and donated by Jesse Whipkey aka Mecha! You can find more of his awesome art at www.whipkeyglass.com, and connect with him on facebook.

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Originally Posted by Mecha

I got started with glass in 1997 in Tucson Arizona. I worked for a small production studio for a little over a year before it went bust. I ended up going off on my own at that point and never stopped.

In around 2001, I was randomly approached by the owner of GFI (a scientific glass company) at my studio one day and basically offered a job. I went to work for them 3-4 days a week. At first, I worked primarily on repairing various lab equipment. By the time I left, I was making and repairing all of the small to mid sized borosilicate apparatus.

Currently, I work from my studio in the DFW area.

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Check out this amazing decanter he made and donated! :bouncy:

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Originally Posted by Mecha

This is a fully functional* decanter made from black glass with slyme highlights.


*Not a smoking device.

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This decanter stands about 14 inches tall with the lid on and would be the talk of any dinner party! :D Pics will never do this piece justice but a few of our members have seen this in Madison as it was in a silent auction there. The winning bid was $250 but we could not reach the winning bidder...sad face. But! That means more of you get to see it now and maybe Jesse will get a little more promotion out of it this way. :D


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****Auction for Whipkey Decanter****
Auction bidding starts at $175!
Minimum bid increments: $10
US insured shipping will be included in the final auction price
Auction will end 3 days after the first bid is placed: Tuesday morning

Please help us spread the word on this auction! The image above is fb/ig ready and you're free to drop it anywhere that would help!

Thanks again, Jesse!! Your support of our community is priceless! :blowkiss:

175.00

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Originally Posted by Losiwells

175.00

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Thanks for kicking her off, Losi!

Auction now ends Tuesday morning. :)

Current bid in our Fb group is $220 by Ruben Backer

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TalkGlass/

230.00

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Originally Posted by Losiwells

230.00

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Thanks, Losi!

I'll go $250 Meesh

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Originally Posted by UmaJulz

I'll go $250 Meesh

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Woot!

Losi, you've been outbid. ;)

Mecha had this piece at AGI 2012, loved it then, never really thought I'd have a chance to own it!

I'm glad things have worked out this way. :D

Me too. Uma I'll bow out. I can always hit Mecha up to make a custom piece. We all win!

oh Losi, that's awesome! Thanks!

Now I just hope I can hold onto my position thru Tuesday...

:) Current bid $250

Hey glass family, quick update on this gorgeous piece. The auction ends in about an hour, current bid is $250.

Thank you all for the support!

Sorry for the delay; I'm out running errands. Will be back to end this shortly! :D

Auction has ended! Thanks again to our bidders, and to J. Whipkey for the support of www.talkglass.com. <3

Arrived safely and I am in love... Thanks Mecha!! thanks Misha!!

Thanks for liking it enough to buy it, I really appreciate that.