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Rare 2007 Daddy'O Signed Custom Heady Glass Bubbler – Opal & Implosion Marble – Original Owner
This is a one-of-a-kind custom bubbler made for me directly by Tampa-area glass artist Daddy'O in 2007. Daddy'O is no longer active on the torch, and pieces from this period do not surface often, especially custom commissions with documented provenance from the original owner.
The piece stands approximately 9.5 inches tall, measures about 3 inches across the base, and roughly 4.5 inches at its widest point. It features a substantial sculptural build with a black base color accented by lime green, aqua, lavender, and white linework throughout.
One of the highlights is the large worked implosion marble on the front, accompanied by a small encased fiery opal accent. When I commissioned this piece, I specifically asked Daddy'O to incorporate a Jason Lee-inspired organic sculptural element, which can be seen flowing from the rear of the piece. That custom feature gives it the distinctive movement and organic aesthetic that helped define some of the most sought-after American heady glass of the era.
The craftsmanship includes:Signed and dated Daddy'O 2007Custom-made commissionLarge front implosion marbleEncased opal accentJason Lee-inspired organic sculptural workExtensive wigwag and linework detailsHeavy borosilicate constructionHandmade in the USA
I purchased this piece directly from Daddy'O and have been its only owner. It was acquired as part of my personal collection and has never been used. It has been carefully stored and preserved since 2007 and remains in excellent collector condition. Please review all photos closely, as they are part of the description.
This is an exceptional example of mid-2000s American heady glass and would make a fantastic addition to an advanced collection, especially for collectors of early Florida glass, retired artists, custom commissions, or historically significant American functional glass.
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This collection was built by my late husband and carefully preserved in our home. Selling from it now helps support our daughter. Thank you to the comic-collecting community—I hope you’ll return for more listings. Every purchase is packed with care and genuine appreciation.