Robert was a master glass blower, and founded Eickholt Glass in 1978, and retired in May or 2013. 

Eickholt Glass is quite well known for their distinctive designs which incorporate precious metals including gold and silver and rare oxides like cobalt and copper.

This impressive art vase is 8-1/2" tall with bright vivid colors of beautiful pink Lilys displayed against a rich green background.

Some bio info from "The Prudent Collector" website.

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