Fenton gift shop has a large selection of vintage and new fenton art glass. 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. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. April 3, 2011 by admin the fenton art glass company was founded in 1905 by brothers frank l. Fenton hobnail milk glass salt and pepper shakers with tray. Sep 28, 2012 fenton art glass burmese satin hand painted slipper shoe marilyn wagner original amazons choice for fenton glass collectibles mi hummelglassmasters 914 by 14inch tree of life stained glass panel. Each side has a hand painted pink rose and is artist signed. This guide will help you identify and value select milk glass pieces made by westmoreland, fenton, and others. Use this guide to help you identify and value antique and collectible fenton glassware.
From the outset, fenton founders and brothers frank and john fenton. With such a long and productive company history fenton has made something to make every glass enthusiast a happy collector. Nov 28, 2012 explore wrikless board fenton glass boots. Fenton art glassfenton gift shop, williamstown, wv. Fenton has introduced special colors of carnival glass over. Approx 425 lots of wonderful fenton art glass for you. With such a long and productive company history fenton has made something to make every glass.
Even though competitors like the northwood company soon produced their own canival glass there was a huge demand. At first they painted glass blanks from other glass makers, but started making their own glass. Identify and value your collectible milk glass in 2020 milk. The bowl on the right is fenton s peacock tail pattern, first made in 191011. It is filled with catalog pages and hundreds of amazing color photographs of over 1,000 different shoes, with descriptions, measurements, dates, and current values. I would like to see more information on this topic.
For 100 years, the name fenton has been synonymous with the highest quality of art glass. Identifying fenton glass company pieces fenton blog tgl. All 48 pages of our current 2001 catalog are online for your enjoyment. Glass fenton glass vintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Fenton glass at collectibles, rome, ga fenton art glass,g.
But in a market flooded with fakes and duplicates, picking out an original fenton can be a daunting task. Fenton glassware are collectors items, which are valued not just for their craftsmanship but also for their historical significance. 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. The guide has been designed to provide relevant prices in a wide variety of categories. Continuing the legacy of handcrafted fenton art glass. Fenton glass company started in 1905, when brothers frank and john fenton set up shop in an old. This beautiful fenton bowl was made for rosso glass. My frends mom has a large collection of miniature shoes in all different phases of 40yrs of presents.
This greatly expanded and revised edition includes beautiful glassware from every decade of fenton production, making this the only book highlighting fenton s glassmaking diversity for over 105 years. The title of this book is collectible glass shoes and it was written by earlene wheatley. It was published by collector books and has a total of 221 pages in the book. Fenton hobnail milk glass two handled nappy, white serving dish.
Shes written over 400 articles on antique collecting for the spruce crafts. See more ideas about fenton glass, glass shoes and glass. Straight out of the museum storerooms franks closet 225 pieces, many sample pieces by glass. There are even important facts about the degenhart, mosser, and fenton glass companies. Before the 1970s fenton did not embed its logo into the bottom of pieces which can make it difficult to identify something as a true fenton. Fenton is a small art glass company that creates unique collectible handmade glassware. Glass, imperial, diamond, vineland, lancaster, central, jeannette. Apr 25, 2020 wondering how much fenton glass is worth. 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. Welcome to the fenton art glass 2001 online catalog.
Fenton glass company started in 1905, when brothers frank and john fenton set up. We have the best deals on fenton glass so stop by and check us out first. Fenton glass 101 a beginners guide to collecting ruby. Get the best deals on fenton art glass decorative shoes when you shop the largest online selection at. The retail price is that of the original sale price on qvc and does not reflect the current market value. There is such a wide variety of items, colors and styles it may. The factory at one time was owned by the old west virginia glass company. How to identify an authentic fenton glass hobby zeal. A lovely vintage collection of fenton andor fenton type boots and slippers. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. See more ideas about glass shoes, fenton glass and fenton glassware.
Apr 03, 2011 fenton glassware pricevalue guide last updated. Mar 24, 2009 the fenton art glass company has been in business for over 100 years and is still making glass today in williamstown, wv. Originating in martins ferry, ohio, fenton glass is still in production today and continues to uphold a consistent standard of excellence. Fenton glass company books of interest and reference. Shop forand learn aboutantique and vintage fenton glass and art glass. Order your own 2002 catalog today, just click here. Shop fenton giftware and collectibles replacements, ltd. The fenton art glass company enjoyed many successful years during the heyday of carnival glass.
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. Browse our great selection of fenton giftware and collectibles. Fenton glass information from the virtual glass museum. Fenton had a long history of decorating glass that goes back to its beginnings in 1905. Glass shoe collection mix of fenton and unmarked glass shoes.
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 value of fenton pieces has seen a decline in value in recent years, but is starting to increase again. Shoe measures inches long x inches wide x inches high. 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. Antique and vintage fenton glass and art glass collectors. Glass shoes information from the glass encyclopedia. There are many great books on fenton available that show patterns. The fenton art glass company makes new colours or patterns in collectible. Fenton primarily produced carnival glass, which has an iridescent sheen, although some of their pieces are opalescent glass, which is translucent. Patricks day cat chameleon green handpainted easton limited to 40. Jul 01, 2001 this book has some great pictures of collectible shoes. The original factory was in an old glass factory in martins ferry, ohio in 1905. But in a market flooded with fakes and duplicates, picking out an original fenton.
Fenton also specialized in a form of glass known as hobnail, which is covered with small buttonlike bumps. The company still makes some products in williamstown, west virginia, while a different company continues to use many of the original molds. Fenton in an old glass factory in martins ferry, ohio. Fenton art glass identification and value guide the spruce.
Unfollow fenton glass to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Dec 17, 2007 the shoe is in excellent condition with only the markings you wouls expect from glassware that is over 50 years old. 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. Find out how much select pieces of fenton glass are worth in 2020.
Most of these rare pieces are of collector grade quality, and therefore, are offered for sale here as no damage examples. Oct 01, 2017 this fenton art glass site is dedicated to the fenton collectors and maintained by fellow fenton fanatics. Fenton art glass burmese satin hand painted slipper shoe marilyn wagner original. Handmade, americanmade fenton art glass and other unique gifts for all occasions. Fenton glass shoes american art glass collectibles. This auction has many sample items and several of the pieces in this auction are featured in john walks book. We have also include 12pcs chris carpenter cameo glass for you to bid on in this wonderful auction. Fenton glass slippers, glass boot bowls, and other fenton art glass shoes for sale here. Fenton art glass got its start as a glass decorating company in 1905 painting on plain blanks made by other glassware manufacturers.
This new edition of collectible glass shoes holds not only glass but also pottery and porcelain shoes, shoes made of metal, figural shoes, shoes from europe and japan, and other miscellaneous shoes. Shoes, decorative collectibles, collectibles picclick. Collectors showcase 829 2nd street snohomish,wa 98290. The boots measure approximately 4 high, 4 long and the slip vintage glass boot which my school friend, carol, would have loved. Pamela is an antique expert and the author of three books on the subject.
Identifying fenton glass pieces can sometimes be a little difficult as not all pieces are marked, however there are some tips that help to identify this american companies work and sometimes even date it. Antique and vintage fenton glass and art glass collectors weekly. Reseacrh fenton art glass colors and learn more about the history of the fenton art glass company. The fenton art glass company was founded in 1905 by brothers frank l. An opportunity to buy some of the rarest pieces of fenton art glass to go up for auction at one time. Vintage fenton glass ladies shoe and boot, both daisy and button pattern pressed glass. The glass is turned into striking art pieces and functional home decor, such as vases, lamps and candy dishes. This fenton art glass site is dedicated to the fenton collectors and maintained by fellow fenton fanatics. This is a informational database intended to help the collector identify fenton sold through qvc from 1989 to the present. If you are thinking about adding to your fenton art glass collection or starting one, then you might have some questions. A frontrunner in early 20th century art glass, fenton art glass company captivated consumers with their rich colors and innovative designs. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
As demand for the companys designs increased, fenton began to produce its own glassware lines in 1907 after moving from ohio to williamstown, west virginia. Fenton art glass identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Look for bubbles or flaws in the glass, which fenton shouldnt have. The fenton art glass company started out as a decorating company that purchased blanks from glass manufacturers and placed their own decorations on them.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Also of great help are a patent guide, a listing of other references, and information on manufacturing, marks, and reproductions. Find blue hobnail glass and fenton blue opalescent hobnail glass from a vast selection of fenton. Identifying fenton glass company pieces fenton blog. Mar 29, 2019 fenton primarily produced carnival glass, which has an iridescent sheen, although some of their pieces are opalescent glass, which is translucent. More than 840 color images provide a visual feast of the companys popular products, plus rare, unlisted, and experimental items. Decorative shoe contemporary original fenton art glass. Their initial business model was to paint glass blanks supplied by other manufacturers, but when the brothers. The fenton art glass company has been in business for over 100 years and is still making glass today in williamstown, wv. Fenton glass 101 a beginners guide to collecting ruby lane blog.
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