Find out how much select pieces of fenton glass are worth. 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. The factory at one time was owned by the old west virginia glass company. Where can you find a price guide for fenton antique glass. New listing fenton irridescent pink basket with leaves pattern and purple ribbon edging. There are many glass experts across the country who are avid fenton art glass collectors. Also, good information about the stories behind fenton s lines of products. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
See more ideas about fenton glassware, fenton glass and glass art. Identify and value your collectible milk glass with. Joining one or more of these clubs is a great way to learn more about fenton art glass. Rare fenton glass apple green overlay cased vase 1961 with bubble optic 8 free shipping vintagesouthwest. The fenton gift shop in williamstown, west virginia fenton art glass. Also, good information about the stories behind fentons lines of products. Fenton art glass identification price guide values. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The firm was then led by third and fourthgeneration fenton family members, who worked side by side with more than 100 employees, including skilled glassworkers and decorators, to create beautiful, handmade art glass in williamstown, west virginia. The handcrafted in usa glass is then returned to fenton gift shop where three talented designers create the beautiful limited editions and oneofakind selections. Patricks day cat chameleon green handpainted easton limited to 40. Get the best deals on fenton art glass when you shop the largest. In 1907 when these pieces first sold, they cost 85 cents.
New listing fenton art glass sitting cat in cobalt blue cat 5 tall. All 48 pages of our current 2001 catalog are online for your enjoyment. 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. This book is essential reading for art glass collectors. Well researched with great insight from frank fenton himself, the book provides. The retail price is that of the original sale price on qvc and does not reflect the current market value. Custom designed beads that are exclusive to one storeorganization will not be available to order online. At first they painted glass blanks from other glass makers, but started making their own glass. Fenton glass is highly valuable when it is in mint condition, is from a limited line or was manufactured before the 1950s.
The big book of fenton glass schiffer book for collectors 5. We no longer have the staff to research inquiries about glass. 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. The glass is turned into striking art pieces and functional home decor, such as vases, lamps and candy dishes. The most common rare fenton glass material is glass. Fenton in an old glass factory in martins ferry, ohio. Fenton art glass identification price guide values collectors book. Fenton was a familyowned business operating from 1905 through 2011. Fenton gift shop has a large selection of vintage and new fenton art glass. Glass is still being made, using the fenton art glass moulds with fenton logo, at another glass factory located in ohio. A frontrunner in early 20th century art glass, fenton art glass company captivated consumers with their rich colors and innovative designs.
The company still makes some products in williamstown, west virginia, while a different company continues to use many of the original molds. Fenton has introduced special colors of carnival glass over. The original factory was in an old glass factory in martins ferry, ohio in 1905. Some of their wwii era glass was especially good, though too pricey right now for me. A perfect companion to carrie and gerald domitzs first volume, fenton glass made for other companies, volume ii, covers the glass fenton made after 1970 and before 2005. In 2005, the fenton art glass company celebrated its 100th anniversary. Fenton gift shop is open tuesdaysaturday from 104 et. Antique and collectible glass value and price guides.
April 3, 2011 by admin the fenton art glass company was founded in 1905 by brothers frank l. Collectors showcase 829 2nd street snohomish,wa 98290. Order your own 2002 catalog today, just click here. New listing fenton pink opalescent basket hand painted and signed.
Fenton art glass identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Handmade, americanmade fenton art glass and other unique gifts for all occasions. When the market for carnival glass slumped in the 1920s, the lowerquality carnival glass was given away as prizes at carnivals. Fenton art glass rose ashtray set milk glass 19681970. Fenton art glassfenton gift shop, williamstown, wv. Each club has a newsletter and an annual convention for its members. 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. Identify and value your collectible milk glass fenton hobnail 12 handled basket fenton milk glass. I collect glass baskets, mostly, though i like hobnail and im happy to add pieces that are rare or interesting. Originating in martins ferry, ohio, fenton glass is still in production today and continues to uphold a consistent standard of excellence. When the market for carnival glass slumped in the twenties. Owners are also able to find pricing information by contacting antique dealers or by looking at listings on auction sites. 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.
By 1975 the logo had been added to all fenton items. Fenton art glass hobnail price guide collectors book candles lamps baskets vases. 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. Hundreds of pieces are shown in full color, full page, and in explicit detail. Fenton art glass no longer produces the glass beads. The fenton art glass company has a long history of making glass for other companies to sell under that companys name. Owners are also able to find pricing information by contacting antique dealers or. It was founded in 1905 in ohio by the fenton brothers, whose interest in colored glass produced the highly prized and collectible iridescent glass known as carnival glass. If you are thinking about adding to your fenton art glass collection or starting one, then you might have some questions. Fenton glass is collectible, but the company turned to producing practical glassware during world war ii to provide americans with affordable mixing bowls and tableware. Continuing the legacy of handcrafted fenton art glass. Fenton art glass colors and handdecorated patterns 19391980. Fenton added a small number 8 to the logo used for the 80s decade, 9 for 90s decade and 0 for 2000 to the present. Fenton is a small art glass company that creates unique collectible handmade glassware.
By learning the markings used on fenton glass, as well as studying the styles, you can identify fenton glass yourself. From the outset, fenton founders and brothers frank and john fenton. I love looking at the beautiful fenton glass photos. 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. Originally, they painted glass blanks from other glass makers, but started making their own glass when they were unable to buy the glass they needed.
The fenton art glass company was founded in 1905 by brothers frank l. Welcome to the fenton art glass 2001 online catalog. Excellent price guide book on fenton glassware from the early days of fenton. This guide will help you identify and value select milk glass pieces made by westmoreland, fenton, and others. Pre1958 fenton milk glass is said to be easily distinguishable because it is less dense, less opaque, than their milk glass made from 1958 onwards. 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.
Art glass company is back in a new edition, complete with new values for. Antique and vintage fenton glass and art glass collectors. Find a price guide for fenton antique glass online through sites such as and or by purchasing a physical price guide from a retail site such as. Identification and value guide june 96 by margaret and kenn whitmyer. The fenton in an oval logo was first used on carnival glass in 1970. Fenton glass company started in 1905, when brothers frank and john fenton set up shop in an old glass factory in martins ferry, ohio. Shop fenton gift shop for unique gifts for all occasions.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The next line to be marked was hobnail in 19721973. There are reference books on fenton art glass, however, they do. Most of these people belong to one of the independent fenton collector clubs. Over 4,000 pieces of glass are included, adding 1,000 pieces in this. Fenton glass 101 a beginners guide to collecting ruby. Glassfenton glassvintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Use this guide to help you identify and value antique and collectible fenton glassware. Identify and value your collectible milk glass with images. If you are interested in any beads shown on this page, please contact the store or organization listed beside that particular bead. See more ideas about fenton glass, glass and fenton glassware. This is a informational database intended to help the collector identify fenton sold through qvc from 1989 to the present.
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