Rare Tom Connally Blown Glass Decanter For Greenwich Flint - Craft 20 1/2 " Ca1970
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:58427229 | Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original |
| Manufacturer: Greenwich Flint-Craft | Object Type: Decanter |
| Type of Glass: Hand Blown Glass | Color: Burnt Honey |
Rare Tom Connally Blown Glass Decanter for Greenwich Flint-Craft 20 1/2" ca1970Designed by Tom Connally for Greenwich Flint-Craft, produced circa 1969-1972. We assume this is in the varying tones of burnt honey. The color appears amber to green?Excellent vintage condition, wear consistent with age.20 1/2" tall. 3" wide.Greenwhich Flint Craft (GFC) was a line of glass, produced under it's own name but was under the umbrella of a larger glassworks called "In...diana Glass." GFC was a type of modern design/ art glass line, because Indiana Glass was known for more work aday practical glass and they wanted to expand into the art glass/decor market. At first GFC simply purchased molds and designs from the small WV Bischoff Glass Company to produce this line. Then they hired a man named Tom Connally as their new head designer.
(The following info. is excerpted from an article Tom's widow wrote for a newspaper, the full article is here: http://herald-dispatchblogs04.blogspot.com/2009/12/from-larry-thompson.html )
Thomas M. Connally answered a job advertisement in the Muncie Press for an assistant glass designer position at IG in 1961. His only credentials were a Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State Teachers College (Ball State University), a burning desire to do art (he'd been a high school and middle school art teacher at Tipton, and a need for more money than his salary netted from the split assignments of set designer at the Shoe String Theater and Exhibits and Display at Ball State. When Arthur Harshman offered him the position, he accepted. He'd never designed a piece of glass but was confident that he could do so. His innate aesthetic sensitivity, boldless creativity, and appreciation of elegant design were his best tools for the job.
Vintage Greenwich Flint-Craft is the visual testimony. This Korean War era veteran from Fort Wayne, IN, artist, teacher, set designer, exibits and display creator, was now becoming a glass designer.
Tom loved good contemporary art whether in glass, furniture, painting (his favorite style was abstract expressionism), architecture, clothing, etc. He was very proud of GFC and its strong commitment to aesthetics. He was an admirer of Scandinavian Design. His GFC line was only in production for 3 years, beginning in 1969 and ending in 1972. It's our loss that he never had the opportunity to design another line of art glass.
In all Connally did 70 designs in 5 colors, for 350 pieces total. 27 of the designs required stoppers. There are some other glass pieces out there (from the Bischoff molds) that carry a GFC sticker, but only Connally's design have sticker of clear plastic with white ink reading 'Greenwich Flint Craft." Also his style was so unique and innovative I think it is very easy to recognize from the Bischoff and other pieces that used the GFC imprint before him.Shipping:
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(The following info. is excerpted from an article Tom's widow wrote for a newspaper, the full article is here: http://herald-dispatchblogs04.blogspot.com/2009/12/from-larry-thompson.html )
Thomas M. Connally answered a job advertisement in the Muncie Press for an assistant glass designer position at IG in 1961. His only credentials were a Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State Teachers College (Ball State University), a burning desire to do art (he'd been a high school and middle school art teacher at Tipton, and a need for more money than his salary netted from the split assignments of set designer at the Shoe String Theater and Exhibits and Display at Ball State. When Arthur Harshman offered him the position, he accepted. He'd never designed a piece of glass but was confident that he could do so. His innate aesthetic sensitivity, boldless creativity, and appreciation of elegant design were his best tools for the job.
Vintage Greenwich Flint-Craft is the visual testimony. This Korean War era veteran from Fort Wayne, IN, artist, teacher, set designer, exibits and display creator, was now becoming a glass designer.
Tom loved good contemporary art whether in glass, furniture, painting (his favorite style was abstract expressionism), architecture, clothing, etc. He was very proud of GFC and its strong commitment to aesthetics. He was an admirer of Scandinavian Design. His GFC line was only in production for 3 years, beginning in 1969 and ending in 1972. It's our loss that he never had the opportunity to design another line of art glass.
In all Connally did 70 designs in 5 colors, for 350 pieces total. 27 of the designs required stoppers. There are some other glass pieces out there (from the Bischoff molds) that carry a GFC sticker, but only Connally's design have sticker of clear plastic with white ink reading 'Greenwich Flint Craft." Also his style was so unique and innovative I think it is very easy to recognize from the Bischoff and other pieces that used the GFC imprint before him.Shipping:
Domestic shipping: I ship products using USPS & UPS. I do not charge a handling charge. Tracking or insurance is included in the shipping price. Local pickup available upon request.
International shipping: I ship products using USPS. Please, be aware of your local customs office for details on how you can claim items if your package has been delayed longer than 15 days above normal delivery time. I do not charge a handling charge. Insurance is required on international purchases to ensure your item gets to you safely. Buyer is responsible for all taxes, duties, brokerage and customs fees. We do not know those charges throughout the world.
Returns and Refunds: Return Policy - We are proud to offer returns within reason. I will accept returns, within 14 days of close of transaction within reason. Returns are based on buyer contact. Refund will be made in the same method as it was received by me. (meaning if you paid by Paypal - you will get a Paypal refund.) We do not sell on approval nor offer buyers remorse refunds- returns only if not as described.
Communication: We check email frequently. If you do not receive a response to your question within 24 hours - it's possible we may not have gotten your email. If you have bid on the item, you can get our phone number emailed to you through the contact member feature of eBay.
Feedback: We are happy to leave feedback for our customers. We would appreciate that once you receive your item, you also leave us feedback. I strive to be a 5 star seller. Your feedback is critical to my success on eBay. If you feel that you cannot leave a Positive comment with all 5 stars - I WILL EARN IT. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any reason. I am here to exceed your expectations!
