What is Wheeling Peachblow?

What is Wheeling Peachblow?
By Edward tuten, ISA CAPP

Wheeling Peachblow (Coral) was produced by the Hobbs, Brockunier and Company of Wheeling, West Virginia 1886-95. There are two finishes of Wheeling Peachblow: matte and glossy finish. Some trade journals give “Peachblow” as the name for the matte finish, “Coral” as the name for the glossy finish. Items in this appraisal are glossy finish. “Peachblow” is by far the better known and recognized name for this type of glass and items in this appraisal have been identified as Wheeling Peachblow. Peachblow is a two-layered lined art glass with the outer layer shading from golden daffodil yellow at the bottom (most often) to a mahogany red at the top.

The process was achieved by refiring the original all-over yellow glass so that the refired part turned red as in the process of making Amberina. The top of the piece was most often the part that was inserted in the “glory hole” subjecting it to the reheating process. The lining consists of white glass and was the first part formed with the outer layer added over the white liner. The darker the red running close to a fuchsia (purplish) or mahogany color is the most desirable color. Wheeling Peachblow is American Art Glass and is very collectible and considered rare. Values depend on finish, condition, color intensity, and the individual pieces use being appraised.

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