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A striking Cobalt blue vase topped with a stopper shaped like rising smoke, Full Steam Ahead pays tribute to the mighty steam engines that helped build Appalachia, and the artistry of glassblowing that continues to define Blenko today. Each piece draws inspiration from the iconic Cass Scenic Railroad #2 engine and the decommissioned tracks running through Blenko’s Milton campus tracks that brought founder William J. Blenko to the region over a century ago and are still crossed by glassblowers and visitors every day. This collector’s item is limited to 162 pieces, each one individually numbered in gold and signed by Blenko President, John Blenko and designer, Ashley Boggs. 

“This piece was inspired by the history surrounding the decommissioned railroad tracks at Blenko,” said designer Ashley Boggs. “From our founder’s dream, to the generations of glassblowers who’ve walked across those tracks, and the visitors who still cross them today these rails connect us all. Just like glassmaking, trains aren’t the fastest or most efficient anymore, but their magic endures. My hope is that this piece encourages people to pause and reflect on preserving traditions, celebrating history, and honoring the enduring spirit of Appalachia.”

Crafted to captivate, each "Full Steam Ahead" piece stands approximately 18" tall with the stopper and 13" tall without, with a 5.5" base width. Each unique stopper measures around 7" tall, with a base diameter of 1.5" and a 3.25" width at its widest point. Due to the handmade nature of each piece, slight variations are to be expected, adding unique character and charm to every individual work.

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