How much is a Fenton bowl worth?
Mass-Market Fenton Art Glass Pieces
| Fenton Glass Piece | Current Value Range |
|---|---|
| 4 ½” Hobnail Vase | $15 to $50 Older items bring higher prices. Opalescent or iridescent glass can increase a piece’s value. |
| Black Rose Bowl | $65 to $75 |
| Butterflies Bon Bon Dish | $10 to $50 |
| Carnival Glass Autumn Acorns Bowl | $65 to $150 |
Is Fenton Glass worth anything?
Fenton’s carnival glass was first marketed as the “golden sunset iridescent assortment” in catalogs. In 1907 when these pieces first sold, they cost 85 cents. A Fenton autumn acorns bowl averages for about $65. You can find some selling for as much as $150.
How do you identify Vintage Fenton?
To identify whether a piece of glass is Fenton glass, look for a sticker near the bottom of the item. The stickers are usually oval and may have scalloped or smooth edges. You may also see an oval with the word Fenton stamped into the glass if the piece was made after 1970.
Does Fenton Glass still exist?
Fenton Art Glass Co. ceased traditional glassmaking in 2011. The factory site was purchased by Wood County Schools and will be demolished in 2018 to make way for construction of a new elementary school.
When did they stop making Fenton Glass?
Photo by Wayne Towner The Fenton Art Glass Co. factory operated for over a century in Williamstown, before closing in 2011.
How much is Fenton carnival glass Worth?
How do you clean Fenton glass?
You can wash Fenton glass pretty much as you would wash any other kind of glass: with soap and water. Squirt some dish washing liquid into a bowl and add warm water. I place mine in the sink with a towel underneath to avoid breakage.
What is the oldest Fenton glass?
The first piece made on January 2, 1907, is a crystal cream pitcher with a Water Lily and Cattails pattern. Jacob Rosenthal is the factory manager and glass chemist.
What is the most valuable colored glass?
Pink glass is most valuable, followed by blue and green. Rare colors such as tangerine and lavender are also worth more than common colors like yellow and amber.
How can you tell vintage milk glass?
Identifying Milk Glass
- Milk glass is primarily white. However, milk glass comes in other colors too.
- Vintage milk glass is opaque.
- Companies produced milk glass from the late 1800s through the 1980s.
- White dinnerware and dishes are usually not considered milk glass.
How much does Fenton glassware cost?
If you hold on to your Fenton glassware and check back frequently, you may find the price can go up to $100 or $115 for the same piece several months later. A Fenton cranberry hobnail vase can go for $20 to $40 depending on the size. Another factor that can bring up the cost is if the piece has the maker’s mark or retains the maker sticker.
When was the first Fenton milk glass made?
When Fenton introduced it in 1939, it became a hit. Pre-1958 Fenton milk glass is said to be easily distinguishable because it is less dense, less opaque, than their milk glass made from 1958 onwards.
What happened to Fenton Glass molds?
Since its closing, Fenton glass molds are being used by another glassmaker in Ohio to produce “Fenton” stamped products and collectibles, which continue to be sold in the Fenton Gift Shop in Williamstown, West Virginia.
How can I tell if my Fenton Glass is real?
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. To verify your piece is a genuine antique (prior to 1960s), look for the “ring of fire” by holding it up to a natural light source.