Fenton glass history books

Fenton glass works are renowned for innovative glass colors as well as handpainted decorations on pressed and blown glassware. Vintage fenton art glass and new limited edition glass made at mosser glass using the fenton moulds exclusively for the gift shop, as well as unique giftware is available at fenton gift shop, 2242 williams hwy. Unfollow fenton glass to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This glass, now known as carnival glass, is a popular collectible today. Other leading collectibles included hobnail glass with raised spheres on the surface on the glass and milk glass, an opaque glass. A brief history of the west virginia company, listings of factory ware and mold numbers, a chronicle of the various colors produced in the many product lines, a bibliography, and. The fenton logo is sandblasted onto pieces in which the mould logo may not show well. So, if the piece in question is made from some other glass type, then most likely it is a fake.

The many different colors were the work of jacob rosenthal, a famous glass chemist who is known for developing chocolate and golden agate glass. Fenton in an old glass factory building in martins ferry, ohio. Fenton is still producing glass in a variety of colored and carnival collectable glass. A brief history on the fenton company is provided, followed by more than 150 large, sharp color photographs and catalog pages with item numbers, colors, and current market values. A few fenton pieces were made from the nonopaque and noniridescent depression. This fenton art glass site is dedicated to the fenton collectors and maintained by fellow fenton fanatics. Reseacrh fenton art glass labels and learn more about the history of the fenton art glass company. We have complete sets of six paperback books that cover the history of the fenton art glass company from 1905 to 19992002 and illustrate our products in. An 8 to donate the 1980s or a 9 to denote the 1990s may also appear. The text includes a company history and extensive tables of pattern names and color. Brief history of carnival david dotys carnival glass.

I collect glass baskets, mostly, though i like hobnail and im happy to add pieces that are rare or interesting. I have seen a few different markings on items on ebay. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mi hummelglassmasters 914 by 14inch tree of life stained glass panel.

In the 1970s, they revived the techniques of making carnival and reintroduced carnival glass products that have become best sellers and known throughout the world. Fenton gift shop moved to a new location in july, 2017. In 1907, the fenton company was the first to introduce carnival glass. Older glass made by this company can be researched through these guides, which are now out of print but can still be located with a little effort. Fenton glass company started in 1905, when brothers frank and john fenton set up shop in an old glass factory in martins ferry, ohio. Their initial business model was to paint glass blanks supplied by other manufacturers, but when the brothers ran into supply snags, they decided to make their own, setting up a glassblowing facility in williamstown, west virginia. This logo is only used in moulds from fenton, verlys, paden city and u. The stretch glass society sgs is an avid group of stretch glass collectors. They began their business in martins ferry, ohio, by painting decorations on glassware made by nearby manufacturers. Over 4,000 pieces of glass are included, adding 1,000 pieces in this. Mar 29, 2019 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. Coverage is given to the artists series, connoisseur collection, designer series, limited edition collectibles for mothers day and. The company is known for its carnival glass made between 1907 and 1920.

Make offer fenton glass, green opal, 7 oval, flared bowl, early 1940s, vintage, vhtf vintage fenton bowl silver crest ruffled scalloped edge turquoise 10. Published quarterly, this quarterly ceased publication with the june 2007 issue. Learn about collecting fenton glassware and its value here. It is called milk glass since the most popular color was white. The fenton art glass company started out as a decorating company that purchased blanks from glass manufacturers and placed their own decorations on them. Lot of 3 mosser purple glass slipper shoe bootrosesdaisy. This popular tour of sumptuous glass colors, decorative treatments, and forms from baskets and bowls to sandwich trays and vases produced by the famous fenton art glass company is back in a new edition, complete with new values for collectors. Also, good information about the stories behind fentons lines of products. New and used fenton glass for sale in seattle, wa offerup. Prompted in part by the desire to work with a broader range of colors, the brothers soon decided to produce their own glass, and opened the fenton art. 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. I purchased this book to broaden my knowledge of fenton art glass.

Fenton old and new fenton art glass made carnival glass originally from 1907 through to the late 1920s. Most of the milk glass collectors encounter today was made by westmoreland glass and fenton glass. This book has beautiful pictures or beautiful fenton glass. Patricks day cat chameleon green handpainted easton limited to 40. In 2004 fenton issued guides it referred to as its history books which were available through numerous glass dealers and directly from the company. Wesmoreland began making milk glass in the 1920s, while fenton started in the 1940s. By learning the markings used on fenton glass, as well as studying the styles, you can identify fenton glass yourself. Prepared in full cooperation with the fenton art glass company, the text conveys fascinating details on the people and events that made the 1980s one of the most exciting decades in the firms 100year history. Fenton fenton opened for business in 1905 under the direction of frank l. Can i subscribe to your quarterly publication, glass messenger. The fenton art glass company was founded in 1905 by frank l.

During the 1930s and 1940s, fenton produced practical items, such as mixing bowls and tableware to get through the depression and wwii shortages. A great source of fenton art glass products and history are back issues of glass messenger. What marking should be on the bottom to identify something as fenton glass. Westmorelands paneled grape pattern, which is similar to a line produced in the early 1900s by another company, is the most prolific but their beaded grape, old. Fenton did not manufacturer glass until 1907 a year after the williamstown, wv plant was built. So, if the piece in question is made from some other glasstype, then most likely it is a fake. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Copies of fenton items are currently being made by an unrelated company, fentons collectibles, using original fenton molds. There are also a number of chat groups that are good sources of information on the identification and history of individual items.

Nearly all fenton glassware were made from iridescent carnival glass. The premier issue was published as winterspring 1996. The particular type of glass used in its making is a good indicator of the authenticity of an item. Jul 06, 2014 pieces marked with the three letters o, v, and g are part of fentons olde virginia glass line, made from 1960 to 1979.

If you are thinking about adding to your fenton art glass collection or starting one, then you might have some questions. Their initial business model was to paint glass blanks supplied by other manufacturers, but when the brothers ran into supply snags, they decided to make their own, setting up a glassblowing facility in. Some of their wwii era glass was especially good, though too pricey right now for me. Fenton art glass company is the largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in the united states. If you want more information there are books as well as clubs that specialize in the fenton glass. Fenton glass works was established in 1905 by brothers frank and john fenton, and their carnival glass became quite popular with a public fascinated by the iridescent glass produced by tiffany and others but formerly inaccessible due to price. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Also, good information about the stories behind fenton s lines of products. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about rare fenton glass. At first the factory decorated glass, then moved on to glass making at its current site in williamstown, west virginia. Fenton art glass set of six reference books on fenton art glass.

Oct 01, 2017 this fenton art glass site is dedicated to the fenton collectors and maintained by fellow fenton fanatics. Fenton had a long history of decorating glass that goes back to its beginnings in 1905. Founded in 1999 by john gager with the help of many fenton fans, the purpose of the site continues to be a community portal for all things fenton art glass. Our goals are to help preserve this beautiful glass and the history of its manufacture as part of our american heritage, to educate the public as to its existence, to promote an appreciation of collecting this type of glass and to have fun while doing all of the above. Find great deals on fenton glass in seattle, wa on offerup. Fenton art glass was founded in 1905 by brothers frank l. Fenton draped swirl pink cat head extended paws handmade glass shoe signed. How to identify an authentic fenton glass hobby zeal. George dickel collectible whiskey glass 14 oz time magazine dec 27 1971 the good samaritan novica blue and white swirl hand blown glass water glasses, 15 oz, whirling aquamarine set of 6. Most fenton glass is marked fenton, but some other marks were also used. The most common rare fenton glass material is glass. This greatly expanded and revised edition includes beautiful glassware from every decade of fenton production, making this the only book highlighting fentons glassmaking diversity for over 105 years. Finding a piece of fenton glass at an antique shop or online auction can be exciting, but you may not know how to tell if its real.