We are very pleased to present this Giant & Rare 1963 Viking Glass Epic Loop, form #1472 blown & swung vase in the exclusive Viking Bluenique color. Our example is a full 4 x 4 x 19" tall with the 4 pronged rim and weighs an impressive 2# 8 oz. The sculpted base Epic Loop pattern was so revolutionary, that it appeared on the cover of the 1963 Viking catalog, and our 19" giant is in wonderful condition. Research consulted: Viking Glass 1944-1970 / by Dean Six. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. The highly capable, long term General manager of the New Martinsville Glass Works, Ira Clark passed in 1937, and in 1938 the plant was sold to interests from New England, associated with Silver City Glass Company of Meriden, Connecticut. The principles included Mr. R. M. Rice and Carl Schultz, with Harry Barth as General Manager and partner. Harry Barth left the firm in 1940, with Walter Clulo replacing him. By the middle of 1944, stockholders formed Viking Glass Company from the unprofitable firm, operating the plant until 1984. By the 1950’s, traditional European influenced crystal was replaced by vibrant colored glass, and the Viking glass Company was at the forefront of that trend. As an example, new colors for 1951 included, Evergreen, Amber, Ebony (black), Cobalt Blue, Sky Blue (colonial blue) and Ruby. Viking catalogs became the number 1 advertising medium, and by the 1960’s the variety included many large swung styles of vase. Examples of major changes included Flowerlites to Glimmer formulas in the early 1970’s, and from solid colors to Pastels of the 1980’s. Despite the colorful diversity, by the mid 80’s hard times had hit America and Viking was not immune. The Viking Glass Company as we knew it closed in 1984. Dalzell/Viking was immediately opened by Kenneth Dalzell, a former executive from Fostoria Glass Company. The company managed to survive for 15 years, closing its doors forever in 1998. We are grateful to both Mr. Phil Butts, The Antiquarian for his fine website data, and to Mr. Dean Six for his classic reference, Viking Glass 1944-1970. *** Weight: 2# 8oz - Measurements: 4 x 4 x 19 tall

Excellent condition