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Make offer vintage fenton white milk glass hobnail pedestal cake plate ruffled edge 12 fenton glass bridesmaid white satin sacagawea susan bryan f. Fenton custard hobnail fairy lamp from the 70s, fenton fairy lantern, custard vaseline glass, patio decor, guest night light, candle holder mycyberattic 5 out of 5 stars 488. Milk glass white glass that looks a bit like porcelain accounts for many of fentons vases from the 1950s and 60s. American milk glass is a popular collectors item that primarily dates back to the turn of the 19th century up through the 1950s. Fenton hobnail milk glass large crimped edge basket. Familiarize yourself with the terminology and makers of milk glass.

The big book of fenton milk glass 1940 1985 schiffer book for. Sep 28, 2012 116 of 123 results for fenton glass collectibles. 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. Shop fenton gift shop for unique gifts for all occasions.

Check out our fenton lamp selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our table lamps shops. The most complete listing of fenton milk glass available today, displaying the beautiful white and pastel milk glass made from 19401985. Superb examples of hobnail and silver crest patterns abound. Milk glass identification guide glass encyclopedia. So, if the piece in question is made from some other glass type, then most likely it is a fake. John has published numerous books on fenton art glass. Forms ranging from ashtrays and candy boxes to tidbits and vases are featured with a company history, glossary, and bibliography. How to identify an authentic fenton glass hobby zeal. Look in any book on fenton glass, kemple glass, or westmoreland glass and you will find sections on milk glass. Shelly green overlay 1967 colonial green over milk glass, used only on lamps. Some of their wwii era glass was especially good, though too pricey right now for me. I have been a dealer for 20 years, 15 of which 2nd largest in usa prior to fentons closing. Rose overlay 194348 milk glass cased with light pink glass.

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. The most complete listing of fenton milk glass is now revised and expanded. The term now applies to colors with an underlying milky or opalescent presence. Fenton gift shop has a large selection of vintage and new fenton art glass. Newer pieces may be virtually any style or color, including reintroduced. Continuing the legacy of handcrafted fenton art glass. This delicate, white glassware was used to make items such as bowls, mugs, candleholders, and more by westmoreland, fenton, indiana, and other glassware. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. If you are thinking about adding to your fenton art glass collection or starting one, then you might have some questions. Gold overlay 1949 milk glass with an amber overlay.

The big book of fenton milk glass 1940 1985 schiffer book for collectors. Fenton hobnail milk glass electric lamp 11 tall working,without shade blueberrydr. Once placed in boxes of laundry detergent or given away at movies, milk glass today is a popular collectors item. Nearly all fenton glassware were made from iridescent carnival glass. During this period, fenton was the preeminent manufacturer of milk glass wares.

The delightful basket features fentons white hobnail pattern. Nov 27, 2015 the big book of fenton milk glass 1940 1985 schiffer book for collectors. Victorian blue milk glass grape vine covered dish, by portieux, pattern number 6655, shown in 1933 catalogue. Look in any book on fenton glass, kemple glass, or westmoreland glass and you will find. Get the best deals on cake stand north american art glass when you shop the largest online selection at.

Delicate shamrocks trail over fresh milk glass, and each item is embellished with a sparking swarovski dewdrop in the center of one lucky shamrock. Fenton hobnail milk glass 2 tier center handle server 3709 vintage. Opaque white or tinted blue, light green or pale pink, many pieces of milk glass do not have distinguishing markings. By learning the markings used on fenton glass, as well as studying the styles, you can identify. With good color photos and a practical division by shape it is a. This fenton art glass site is dedicated to the fenton collectors and maintained by fellow fenton fanatics. Fenton hobnail milk glass 7 in handled square bon bon 3937. Vintage antique fenton milk glass shade brass base gone with the wind lamp.

Vintage fenton hobnail milk glass bridal basket, candy bowl, wedding decor. We have the best deals on fenton glass so stop by and check us out first. 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. Enough hobnail milk glass to appease the absolute most devout fan. Identify and value your collectible milk glass milk. Glass collecting magazines such as american pottery and glass reporter also provide useful information. This stunning milk glass basket was made by fenton glass during the 60s. The particular type of glass used in its making is a good indicator of the authenticity of an item. The big book of fenton milk glass, 19401985 by john walk.

Unfollow fenton glass to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Very educational and keeping alive fenton glass s great history. Wesmoreland began making milk glass in the 1920s, while fenton started in the 1940s. Fenton glass company started in 1905, when brothers frank and john fenton set up shop in an old glass factory in martins ferry, ohio. Vintage fenton hobnail milk glass open jamjelly jar. The hardcover of the big book of fenton milk glass. Included are fentons burmese, carnival, crests, silver crest, hobnail, milk glass and pastel milk glass, opalescent, opaque, overlay, satin, and transparent. A few fenton pieces were made from the nonopaque and noniridescent depression. The beautiful white and pastel milk glass made by fenton art glass from 19401985 is described and displayed in over 470 striking color photographs. Make offer fenton art glass coffee table book deluxe signature edition new 2004 fenton blue mellon body ruffled top 7. 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. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can. If you are looking to make a bigger profit, fenton top hats in iridescent colored glass or opaque colors tend to fetch twice as much as milk glass. Fenton, hobnail milk glass page 1 replacements, ltd.

See more ideas about fenton glass, glass and fenton glassware. 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. The fenton art glass company was founded in 1905 by brothers frank l. I collect glass baskets, mostly, though i like hobnail and im happy to add pieces that are rare or interesting.

Reseacrh fenton art glass using catalogs and learn more about the history of the fenton art glass company. Vintage glassware depression glass, jadeite, fireking always makes me reminisce about the women i. Milk glass imperial glass corporation by myrna and bob garrison. The big book of fenton milk glass 1940 1985 schiffer book. This delicate, white glassware was used to make items such as bowls, mugs, candleholders, and more by westmoreland, fenton, indiana, and other glassware companies. Fenton hobnail milk glass ashtray chip dip candle bowl 3778. 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. Identifying a piece of glass as white used to be the best way to categorize milk glass.

New listing vintage fenton white milk glass silver crest large inch cake stand. It is also called clambroth glass, resembling the color of the milky, translucent cooking liquid. Antique and vintage fenton glass and art glass collectors. At first they painted glass blanks from other glass makers, but started making their own glass. New and used fenton glass for sale in columbus, oh offerup. The fenton timeline for more than 100 years, the vision of fenton family members, together with their passion for glassmaking, sustained the fenton art glass organization. If not available online, please check with your fenton dealer. Milky blues and shell pinks fall under the category milk glass. Green overlay 194953 milk glass covered in green glass. Info amazon book the big book of fenton milk glass, 19401985.

Milk glass is a term used by glassmakers for opaque white glass. 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. The original factory was in an old glass factory in martins ferry, ohio in 1905. The company still makes some products in williamstown, west virginia, while a different company continues to use many of the original molds. Make offer vintage pair of fenton white hobnail milk glass candlestick holders. This design was later reproduced by jeannette glass co and indiana glass. So, if the piece in question is made from some other glasstype, then most likely it is a fake. Specialty books like the milk glass book, collectors encyclopedia of milk and yesterdays milk glass are helpful in identifying milk glass hallmarks. December 31, 2018 i have been a dealer for 20 years, 15 of which 2nd largest in usa prior to fenton s closing. The basket has a charming scalloped edge around the. Identify and value your collectible milk glass milk glass. Find great deals on fenton glass in columbus, oh on offerup. Blue milk glass hobnail covered dish, probably by fenton, usa. Check out our fenton milk glass selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our collectible glass shops.