But the Fenton 1963 catalog declares,Fenton handmade planters, vases, and epergnes, are styled for imaginative floral arrangementsbut even without flowers, their beauty is very much alive. Agreed. Fishing Glass Floats by Tom Rizzo British Glass After the War by Angela Bowey Large and small, we can do it all. Heres a closer look at the Persian Medallion pattern and the 1970 Fenton in an oval mark on the bottom of the foot. And no, it is not in any way shape or form hazardous! Diana, my I have loved Fenton Cranberry glass for years and have quite a few piecesmost given to me as gifts from my dear mother. Started out when my mother-in-law passed in 1967 and I inherited some pieces. The best advice is research, whether buying or selling as it helps with your knowing the value of what you have. Click on any book cover on this page to read more about a particular book. They based the bumpy pattern on similar Victorian era glass known as dew drop, (The Spruce Crafts), According to their 1961 catalog,hobnail milk glass owed its popularity to the graciousness and warmth of its timeless beauty.. But, at some point space becomes an issue and the younger generation has no interest in it. Sign up for more easy craft ideas, fun hobbies, and DIY projects, Carnival Glass Identification and Value Guide, Fenton Rose Pastel Hobnail 4 1/2-inch Vase, Fenton Rose Crest Cornucopia Candleholder, Fenton Smooth Rays with Scale Band Marigold Bowl, How to Make Christmas Bon Bons (Crackers). It was produced by the Fenton Art Glass Company between 1972 and 1984 in large quantities. Colin Terris Glass Designer Fenton Satin Glass Yellow Custard Three Footed Vase With Grape Pattern BroadStVintage (207) $24.50 Vintage Fenton Lime Green Opalescent Hobnail 9" Vase! Thanks for letting me share my story. Keep in mind, online buying does come with shipping costs. Hi Nikkiwhat a find! For problem areas, like between the hobnails, in intricate designs, or in a tricky spot inside, like the very bottom, use a bottle brush, tooth brush or any other kind of brush that will do the trick. Collectors may specialise in a particular colour or type of glass (carnival glass, Burmese glass, milk glass for example) or they may specialise in a type of object (bells, or slippers, or cats, or vases). To identify whether a piece of glass is Fenton glass, look for a sticker near the bottom of the item. You could search them for your pieces. Thank you kindly-Nikki. In 1907, the Fenton company was the first to introducecarnival glass,stilla popular collector's item. God bless! Thanks. Since my personal collection contains only small vases, other pieces, like this aqua blue hobnail hat, naturally get sold, usually via my antique booth. A Fenton cornucopia candle holder can go for $20 to $30. Thanks so much! In 1970, Fenton began molding their logo into their glass products, as seen above in the center and right photos. Hi Susan me too! Xclusive Tint & Wraps. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Glass Rose bowls by Johanna Billings Please respect our copyright. Over the years, Ive bought and sold many pieces, but realized recently that I seem to have created yet another accidental collection. This time of small vases, including five or six by Fenton. This one sold for $12 in 2019. The Stretch Glass Society has a second set of Fenton catalogues up, covering 1970 to 1989 here: https://www.stretchglasssociety.org/fenton-catalogs-70s-through-80s, Im so glad my article helped you get to the bottom of things Carina! This candy dish (or nappy bowl) in Pink Crest sold in 2018 for $8.99. Greg Smith Contemporary Art glass Mary, Im not familiar with that piece Mary. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Hi Joan. In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function. The Fenton logo of an oval with Fenton written in script was introduced in 1970 on carnival glass pieces, to distinguish them from pieces made in earlier times. Fenton Glass Collecting Guide [Identification & Values], to the graciousness and warmth of its timeless beauty., Fenton handmade planters, vases, and epergnes, are styled for imaginative floral arrangements. Always looking for more, craving a red one and the iridescent ones. I have searched and searched with no luck trying to find out details about it. Depending on the year it was made, if you have a Fenton orange tree compote footed dish, you can get $10 to $30 if you were to sell (or buy) this dish online. Im so glad you enjoyed the post Valerie!! I am a member of Fenton Glass Collectors and Fenton Lamp Collectors on Facebook. If you have enjoyed this article, here are some books on Fenton glass that you may find helpful. The Fenton Art Glass Company is a glass manufacturer founded in 1905 by brothers Frank L. Fenton and John W. Fenton. She co-founded the Costume Jewelry Collectors International, a global educational website. Im thinking it would neither add nor detract from the value of the piece but it makes it interesting, right?? Fenton produced quality glass, so you should not find any defects like bumps or air bubbles, unless it is a second (look for a star, rose (s-shaped), or block letter F, which denotes a second). Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Certain years used different banded patterns. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Suzanne Elizabeth. (25% off), Sale Price 57.85 (See below for more info on marks.). Glass Message Board Pamela Wiggins is a highly regarded antique and collectible costume jewelry expert and appraiser. Hand-painted pieces like this vase covered with pretty rosebuds, are a bit more desirable, especially those in perfect condition. Fenton entered the glass market in 1908 with the introduction of what later became known as carnival glass. I had discovered glass fishing lure eyes @ Cabelas; they are so much classier than the wiggle eyes I saw glued on one cat on a basket piece! Collectors adore the pretty pink coloring. (20% off), Sale Price 32.39 Wow, you are a wealth of knowledge and I so appreciate you sharing so much! (15% off), Sale Price 99.94 Just dont tell my husband. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Thanks so much for giving us a link to additional information . Still love it as much as when I received it. http://www.theglassmuseum.com/Fenton.html. I got 45 pieces of Fenton blue opalescent hobnail. Germany | English (US) | (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. Well me being the frugal person I am got him down to sixty dollars. Were committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Established in 2001. The Daisy Chain. How can I tell if it's authentic? Fenton custard glass is easy to clean and maintain. I recommend joining a Fenton Facebook group and posting some photos there. I have collected Fenton for years. Did these salts that are 3x3 and hobnail come in those colors. The top case has glass doors, so I can see my vases whenever Im in the room. By learning the markings used on Fenton glass, as well as studying the styles, you can identify Fenton glass yourself! A new book on Pirelli Glass. If you have a pair, you can charge a little more. Peachblow Glass by Johanna Billings 5 1/2" tall. Check if it came with a card that says it's real. Pre-1958 Fenton milk glass is said to be easily distinguishable because it is less dense, less opaque, than their milk glass made from 1958 onwards. Since the labels were glued on, many either fell off or came off when the owner washed them. $20.00 0 bids $11.45 shipping 6d 18h or Best Offer 76.90, 118.31 in English Lit from Mississippi College in 2011 and now lives in her hometown with her husband and two young sons. Your pieces sound lovely. Neat finds Anna! As far as the sticker goes, it might add a few dollars to the value. Thank you for all the info! In the section on colored hobnail, in this wonderful post above, you have a picture of a lovely 4 fluted vase in cranberry and one that you refer to as aqua or aqua blue. Davidson's English Pressed Glass Opt out is not available. Previously, in 1967, Fenton had experimented with an idea for a plate to commemorate the first American glassmakers, but they had made it in milk glass and it did not look effective. Sale Price 58.62 "Provided education of another brand of collectable glass works.". amzn_assoc_region = "US";
Rough Surfaces on Glass, - stipled, crackled, or frosted? This is both for your convenience as well as to support my blog, as I receive a small compensation whenever you click on such a link and make any sort of a purchase, for which I thank you. For The Pro; About Us; Check Service Area; Locations. If your one item has applied glass to the outside of the piece (called rigaree), this is something that was never done by Fenton. They started with a glass decorating shop in Martins Ferry, Ohio, and a year later . Get DIY project ideas and easy-to-follow crafts to help you spruce up your space. amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart";
Fenton's carnival glass was first marketed as the"golden sunset iridescent assortment" in catalogs. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Initially they focused on painting blank glassware. Caithness Glass A Fentonmarigold bowlwith a distinctive scale band pattern can tell you something about the age of the piece. A bud vase, a narrow neck vase, and a skinny vase. Goofus Glass: That Beautiful Old Stuff by G David Ballentine Use it to try out great new products and services nationwide without paying full pricewine, food delivery, clothing and more. Using Tiffany and Steuben iridescent glass as inspiration, Fenton ultimately produced over 130 patterns of what some have called poor mans Tiffany.. Sign up and get TWO FREEBIES:(1) A one-page GUIDE TO COLLECTING Fenton Glass &(2) A Fenton Glass PRICE GUIDE, 25 Items Often Overlooked & Undervalued at Garage Sales 33 Supplies Antique Lovers Cant Live Without Definitive Guide to Becoming a Garage Sale Superstar, I have one piece of fenton that I received as a wedding gift in 1956. Also, the Fenton logo was introduced on milk glass from 1974 onwards, with a tiny number "8" below the word Fenton for pieces made during the 1980s and a tiny "9" for pieces from the 1990s. This was an instant success, and for the next fifteen years the Fenton company made carnival glass as one of its main products. Rarer, more elaborate pieces like lamps and pitcher and glass sets still command pretty good money. Contemporary art glass by Garry Nash Frank L Fenton and his brother John decided to open their own glassworks in 1905, based on Frank's seven years' experience working for other glassworks. 57.85, 68.05 New Zealand Glass book by Angela Bowey Analytical cookies collect data anonymously, about how visitors use our site and how it performs. My question is, Is the satin Fenton made from animal bones ? Although I love the two Fenton items, I am a vegan and it disturbs me that I may own these two beautiful Fenton pieces if they are indeed made of bone. And yes, sellers refer to them in all different ways, unfortunately. He stated he bought estates. Fenton also specialized in a form of glass known as Hobnail, which is covered with small button-like bumps. Vintage Mary Gregory Style Painted Fenton Vintage Mary Gregory Style Painted Fenton Bell - hand painted white opaque design on a bell produced by the Fenton Glass Co. 5 1/2" tall . A Fenton collectors group would also likely have some ideas for you and perhaps know of someone who deals with parts. Youre so welcome Loriglad I could help . Glass Apothecary Vials by Walt Rigling Youre welcome Yuki! I dont have much display space in my house so they are packed away so other collections could have a turn to be shown. I hope you enjoyed reading about vintage Fenton glass and seeing some examples from my collection (and from previous sales). Fenton made their own molds, usually to Frank Fenton's designs. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Arlington; Manassas; Maryland & Philadelphia; Washington DC; Contact Us; 1-866-452-7707; 1-866-452-7707; REQUEST A QUOTE. Art Glass by Peter Viesnik I have recently bought a lovely little nativity scene jar candle holder it has a label saying Fenton on it. Thank you! 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