Description:
You are viewing a
fantastic vintage Blue Opalescent art glass bowl. It is a gorgeous glacier blue
(crystal blue fades to opalescent blue). It has the basket weave pattern on
the body accented by a lovely double laced edge with scalloped rim. Through research it is
attributed to Fenton, but there is no label or mark. I don't know the exact
age of this bowl, but this color and the lace edge pattern were very popular in
the 1930's.
Condition:
Very
good condition, no
cracks or chips, just two bubbles in the glass that are open to the
surface of the glass on the base, one has some residue in it.
Approximate
measurements: 6
1/2" W by 2" H.
This
is a handsome and unique item to use and display. anne@amtreasures.com or visit:
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Fenton
History: The Fenton Art Glass Company was founded in
1905 by Frank L. Fenton and his brother John W. Fenton in an old glass factory
building in Martins Ferry, Ohio. They began by painting decorations on glass
blanks made by other glass manufacturers. Soon, being unable to get the glass
they needed, they decided to produce their own glass. The first glass from the
new Fenton factory in Williamstown, West Virginia, was made on January 2, 1907.
Frank L. Fenton's desire to develop new and unusual colors helped to keep Fenton
in the forefront of the handmade art glass industry. During the years from 1905
to the 1920's, Fenton design was heavily influenced by the artists at Tiffany
and Steuben. In late 1907, Fenton introduced "Iridescent" glass. This
glass, now known as "Carnival" glass, is a popular collectible today.
During the 1930's and 1940's, Fenton produced practical items, such as mixing
bowls and tableware to get through the depression and WWII shortages. They
continued working on developing a wide array of new colors. In the late 1940's,
In spite of other glass factories closing at a rapid rate, the Fenton factory
survived and even experienced significant growth in America for the next 30
years.
Fenton has progressed and become renowned for innovative colors
and decorative treatments on pressed and blown glassware. Fenton Art Glass
Company is now the largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in the United
States. |