Most of Fenton's early patterns came from nature. They made mixing bowls for the Dormeyer company (to go with electric mixers) and hobnail perfume bottles for Wrisley, and these two major contracts saved the company from failing when many others went bankrupt. But you know what that means? Enjoy access to my private Member Library, including price guides, printables & tutorials.Read my Privacy PolicyHERE. In 2011, the company closed its glassmaking facility. Fenton also specialized in a form of glass known as Hobnail, which is covered with small button-like bumps. Now I know my vase is a satin glass melon style vase. in English Lit from Mississippi College in 2011 and now lives in her hometown with her husband and two young sons. Beginning in 1998, an uppercase block F was used to mark seconds. I have searched and searched. I had three paper routes when I was that age and would go to the family-owned hardware store where the owners daughter would sell Fenton ware. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 205,252 times. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "adigirhea06-20";
The first Craftsman Plate (shown on right) has this inscription on the back "The Fenton Art Glass Company commemorates with this handmade plate the earliest glass craftsman of New America Jamestown - 1608". And if you can believe it my Dollar Tree is selling hobnail clear glass vases lol You can bet I bought a few:) I also recently purchased a large hobnail pitcher from Antique Farmhouse and hobnail tumblers from Big Lots. Kiss Gene Simmons Demon Poster 33" X 24. The sticker above of a glass maker with the words Authentic Fenton Handmade dates to 1970-1985, (Ruby Lane). 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. I have two small Fenton Flame orange glass plates, there is a very old label on the bottom that is handwritten Fenton Flame pattern, 1930s, very rare. I purchased it at a charity thrift shop that tends to know what they have and price it accordingly. Fenton Art Glass Gold Satin Mini Basket Hand Painted by the Artist $30.00 Seller: phactphinders (12) 100% or Best Offer +$10.85 shipping Sponsored Fenton Art Glass Purple Violet Carnival Miniature Mini Hobnail Basket Pre-Owned $45.00 Star Seller. Pieces with a pink edge are known as Pink or Apple Blossom Crest. We do everything we can to reduce the amount of time you spend on a wood-finishing project. Since my personal collection contains only small vases, other pieces, like this aqua blue hobnail hat, naturally get sold, usually via my antique booth. Opalescent or iridescent glass can be worth more. Visit the Glass Newsletter Blog Sale Price 58.62 (20% off), Sale Price 32.39 If you have any questions about glass that you think we can help with, please ask at the Glass Club Message Board. Theres probably a Fenton FB group that might be able to help you confirm the identification as well. Acid Etched Satin Patterns Manufactured dates: 1935-1939; Hobnail Manufactured dates: 1940-present; Crests Manufactured . 24.14, 28.40 Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Pamela has over 30 years of experience and has been writing for 20 years. Good luck! Fenton French Opalescent Glass Hobnail Mini Miniature Vase w/ 8 Point Crimp $9.99 $6.50 shipping FENTON GLASS MINT&PERF VINTAGE 40s CRANBERRY OPALESCENT COIN DOT 6.5" VASE $99.99 0 bids $11.45 shipping 6d 23h Fenton Pink Diamond Glass Floral Basket $28.00 $10.55 shipping Fenton Hand-painted Holly Glass Snowflake Ornament $35.00 0 bids Good luck! $160. 5 1/2" tall. This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer. (20% off), Sale Price from 45.70 58.62, 68.96 Exception to the rule: Most, if not all, of Fentons painted decoration was applied after any high heat processing and can therefore be easily removed by all the methods I just described. Today from your article I finally learned that it is called satin glass, thank you! Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. She would share the stories of how she acquired such and such piece, or she herself inherited. The highest-priced ones are made of a mix of transparent and opaque glass and were made circa 1910. The right touch. No material from this website may be copied or reproduced without written permission from Angela M. Bowey. Hi Martha! In 1968 Rose Presznick asked Fenton's to reproduce some carnival glass for her to sell at her Carnival Glass Museum in Lodi, Ohio, which they did. Providing a lifetime guarantee! Fenton Satin Glass Bowl. Thank you kindly-Nikki. Im sure one was light pink and one was red. Identifying Paul Ysart Glass Paperweights by KevH Fenton has created some offhand glass pieces which do have a pontil mark. I enjoyed your post on this most lovely glassware. What a blessing that you and your daughter share a love for beautiful glassware . Items like pitchers and baskets would receive hand-blown handles and pieces with more than one part, like cake stands, would be secured together with molten glass. Thank you for all the information. Hi Marianne! Original Price 68.96 During their 100+ years of business producing high quality glass distributed world-wide, they developed numerous types of glass, including carnival and Bohemian, as well as glass in a myriad of beautiful colors. Venini Glass by Ursula Losch Original Price 68.05 Women across the country began collecting milk glass of all types, that is until it fell out of the favor in the late 1970s. You can find these vases sellingonline for $10 to $30. I dont have much display space in my house so they are packed away so other collections could have a turn to be shown. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. As with many collectibles, you will likely have to test the waters by utilizing a variety of platforms to discover the one that works best for you and your inventory. Research source Thanks, Thanks for the info about Fenton FB groups and the reactiveness of some Fenton to UV light, Ken. I have lugged it (wrapped carefully) with each move and I still have it. I know they are authentic but do you know if theres any other way to confirm authenticity? This 6 1/2 custard satin glass compote with raised Persian Medallion decoration (on the outside) serves as a nice example of Fentons version of custard glass. Now I collect what I can find for a deal. WMF Glass by Ivo Haanstra Youll receive access to my MEMBER LIBRARY and get loads of FREEBIES! Started out when my mother-in-law passed in 1967 and I inherited some pieces. 8729 Round Lane. Please respect our copyright. Learn more Fenton Art Glass Company has been in business for over 100 years, and they are the largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in the U.S.[1] Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. These include some very rare pieces from the 1920s and a few contemporary hand blown collections. 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. Bagley Glass book by Angela Bowey I have a booth but I rather like it myself. Off and on since then I have tried to determine its age but whenever I googled Fenton lavender vase the results would be carnival glass which doesnt match my opaque vase. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. (25% off), Sale Price 130.39 The best thing to do is post photos in my Facebook group, Your Vintage Headquarters, and Fenton lovers in the there will help if they can. English Carnival Glass by Glen and Stephen Thistlewood wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Fenton primarily produced carnival glass, which has an iridescent sheen, although some of their pieces are opalescent glass, which is translucent. It has two makers marks on the bottom. They added the highly successful pattern to their line in the 1939 and collectors fell in love with it. John Fenton left the company in 1909, and set up his own glassworks in Millersburg, Ohio also making carnival glass, but this failed after only a year or two. Arts and Crafts Glass And special thanks to all of you who share your knowledge by answering questions on the Message Board. Anyone seen hobnails on the INSIDE of pieces? Thepattern on the vase is called "Daisy Button," made ofhobstars and starbursts. The talented craftspeople at Fenton also create beautiful jewelry with hand applied artistic decorations on the handmade art glass beads. If youre a collector, now is the time to pick up pieces when you find them cheaply, because the value can only go up. Fenton Vaseline Glass (1 - 40 of 727 results) Price ($) Shipping All Sellers Fenton Lily of the Valley Topaz Opalescent Vaseline Glass Tall Footed Candy Box with Lid GlassShopBoutique (534) $151.99 $189.99 (20% off) On Sale Beautiful Fenton Vaseline Glass Footed Bowl EastIdahoCompany (5,781) $85.67 FREE shipping Links to useful and interesting glass sites What an amazing deal you got on all those pieces50 cents per piece!! This logo was added to hobnail glass pieces, which have a bumpy texture, beginning in 1972-1973. A clue to indicate the age of the milk glass pieces (without a mark) is to look at the color of the glass. Wright, Hand Painted, Artist Signed M. Lowell, Fenton Art Glass Custard Satin Cactus Sugar W/ Lid & Creamer Cream Pitcher, Fenton Crystal with Satin Dancing Ladies Pattern #900 Footed 11 Bowl, Vintage Fenton Lavender Satin Basket Weave Pattern on Bowl 1977-78 Good Condition, Fenton Autumn Leaves on Opal Satin Burmese, Fenton Crystal/Satin #1684 San Toy Etched Wicker Handled Basket, Fenton Satin Glass Egg on Pedestal Artist Janet Sindledecker. Older pieces will not be as stark white as newer ones. God bless, I imagine there are quite a few Fenton pieces at the estate sale down the street from me. [Its where I have my quiet time, so Im in there quite often.]. [Updated July 2020] Hi there! 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! I was so please to find a photo of it in the 1963 catalog that you posted and now know the name of the company who make it! They also made the barrels in which their glass was packed in straw for shipping, most of it going to the big retail stores like Woolworth's and McCrory's. By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy. It would certainly give confidence to new or uncertain collectors that what theyre buying is in fact Fenton. Floral. Fenton Satin Glass Persian Medallion candy comport, CHOICE -- Custard, Lime Sherbet, Blue Satin FredsDiscoveries (761) $28.00 Beautiful Antique Blue Satin Blown Glass Fenton Zig zag Water Pitcher VtAntiques (33) $155.00 Fenton Satin Glass Bell with Hand Painted Panels ThePeddlersPocket (147) $35.00 FREE shipping Pressed Glass in Post War Britain by Angela Bowey If so, how valuable is it? It was a sad day in 2011 when the company closed its doors. Collectors adore the pretty pink coloring. Orrefors Swedish Glass by Bill Geary Ive been trying to resist my attraction to old glassware when Im thrift store shopping but now Im going to be checking to see if any of it is Fenton glassware. The 3-inch Fenton Daisy and Button Hatare sometimes sold as toothpick holders, bud vases, or "whimsies." Thanks for dropping by Unfortunately, Im not that familiar with Fenton salts. I have collected Fenton for years. You could search them for your pieces. 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