Ruffled art glass vase in the style of Blenko or Viking

This object is a small handheld art glass vase, featuring a vibrant orange and reddish marbled or swirled coloration. The glass is semi-opaque with a glossy finish, showing some internal striations and color variations that give it a flame-like or marble-like appearance. The most distinctive structural feature is the heavily ruffled or crimped rim, which is finished with a clear glass 'crystal' edge. The body is cylindrical with a slight taper toward a rounded base. Stylistically, the piece is consistent with mid-century American art glass, specifically sharing characteristics with work produced by companies like Blenko, Viking, or Kanawha, though no maker's mark or paper label is visible in the provided image to verify a specific manufacturer. The glass appears to be in good condition without visible cracks or large chips, although some shelf wear on the bottom would be expected for a piece of this type. The identification remains a hypothesis based on form and color palette, as the absence of a signature or stamp necessitates an attribution based purely on visual style.

Based on my visual analysis of the provided image, I have evaluated this ruffled art glass vase featuring a marbled orange and red 'slag' or swirled coloration. From what I can see, the piece displays characteristics consistent with mid-century American decorative glass, specifically mimicking the 'flamed' or 'amberina' palettes popular with manufacturers such as Viking, Kanawha, or Blenko during the 1960s and 70s. However, as there are no visible maker's marks or labels, this attribution remains a working hypothesis. I cannot verify the exact manufacturer or the age of the glass from a photo alone; a physical inspection would be required to analyze the weight, pontil mark, and internal composition. The valuation is based on the assumption that this is an unsigned period piece in good condition. Items of this general style and color typically command moderate interest in the secondary vintage market due to their vibrant aesthetic. If this were to be identified as a modern reproduction or a less-collectible contemporary import, the value would likely decrease to the $15-$25 range. Conversely, if it were documented as a specific sought-after designer line, the value could potentially reach the higher end of my estimate. To move beyond this hypothesis and confirm a specific attribution, one would need to conduct an in-person examination by a glass specialist, verify the piece against historical manufacturer catalogs, and check for specific base wear patterns or microscopic signatures not visible in these images.