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Presenting a monumental piece of American art glass history: an uncataloged, undocumented late-20th-century Blenko factory hybrid prototype. Hand-blown in Milton, West Virginia, this masterful creation seamlessly merges the dramatic, extra-wide 10.5” flared trumpet lip of a premium statement vase with the iconic hollow candle-pocket base tooling of the famous #858 Hurricane series. This structural configuration is entirely unlisted in standard consumer catalogs, representing an exclusive "one-off" or design exhibition variant from the close of the century.The 1999 Century-Close Narrative:This specific piece marks a historic transitional horizon for the Blenko Glass Company. It features the rare trifecta that collectors covet:Proprietary Colorway: Blenko's luminous, ice-like "Azure" blue, a color introduced right at the close of the decade.The Final "Block B" Foil Label: Features the pristine, original silver block label designed by John Nickerson, which was permanently retired 1999.