Fenton Carnival Glass - A Rainbow Of Colors

Fenton glasses are iridescent glass pattarns which were very popular in the begininning of the 1990s, and niche interest is continuing nowadays. More companies made similar clear glass dinnerware at other times, but Fenton carnival glass was far more popular usually. A major competitior wa Northwood glass as far as the iridescent glass fabrication is concerned - they started in 1908.

The Fenton carnival glass was introduced in a trade magazine in October 1907 with production beginning shortly thereafter. Over 2,000 different patterns have been made. About 1,000 patterns are best known, with the other 1,000 patterns being more rare. Kitten and rabbit patterns were popular with children.
The iridescent glass appeared to have a metallic luster and sheen and was very unique in appearance. Items such as bowls, mugs, vases, plates, and entire table settings are produced using this glass. Popular colors in which the pieces were made were marigold, cobalt, and amethyst and these were the best sellers.
Fenton carnival glass is made by pressing liquid glass into a hot metal mold. It takes the shape of the mold as it cools, and while it’s still hot, the glass is sprayed with a unique mixture containing metallic salts in liquid. This causes the iridescent sheen. To prevent cracking, it was cooled very slowly, taking a full 24 hours for the glass to reach room temperature.
Originally, dime stores across America sold the pieces. After sometime the sales decreased and popularity waned and it was sold in bulk to carnivals. These were given as prizes on the midway. The name "carnival" glass was got because of this. The rainbow colors was apt for a carnival setting.
Clear glass dinnerware is a popular collector’s item all over the nation. Fenton carnival glass is no exception, and because of this, it can often be found at garage and yard sales, flea markets, antique stores, and auctions. Fenton glass also has a following in the live auction market. Details for local auctions can be found online.
Glassware is always fragile, so always treat it carefully. even a very small bump can affect the play of light on the glass, ruining the shine, as can extended exposure to direct sunlight. FIne glassware should never be place in the dishwasher, but should only be washed by hand and dried with very soft cloth so as not to cause abrasions.

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Clear glass dinnerware and carnival glass are part of a unique collectible niche. Fenton carnival glass, with its metallic sheen and variety of patterns, is a favorite of many collectors. After introducing the line in 1907, Fenton went on to produce more than 2000 patterns, including the kitten and rabbit patterns that children love.

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Collectors Encyclopedia Of Milk Glass Identification/Values $24.95 This comprehensive, easy-to-use book is the first published to cover milk glass that was mass produced in the United States since 1930. Patterns and shapes made by Fenton, Westmoreland, L.E. Smith, and Kemple are all featured in full-color photographs as well as vintage company catalogs and advertisements. This beautiful presentation will be a great addition to any glassware dealer's or collector'...

Fenton Art Glass Colors and Hand-Decorated Patterns $24.95 Margaret and Kenn Whitmyer's books on Fenton art glass have become standards in the field. Now they have compiled a third volume for their series, Fenton Art Glass Colors and Hand-Decorated Patterns, 1939 - 1980. While the book covers the same time period as their second volume, Fenton Art Glass Patterns, this volume features items not covered in their previous volumes, with chapters on carnival g...

Fenton Art Glass Patterns, 1939-1980: Identification & Value Guide $16.18 This all-new volume picks up where the first left off, concentrating on the popular years from 1940 to 1980. There are thousands of pieces shown in full-colour, full-page, detailed photos in conjunction with many intriguing catalog reprints. It is well researched with great insight from Frank Fenton, who also provided historical information, company records, and original catalogs....

I have been collecting Fenton Art Glass for almost eight years now and probably my favorite collection is Crests. Fenton crests are often made from milk glass (although not always) and have a different color of glass applied to the edge of the piece. Crests were made starting in the late 1930’s and technically are still being made today. However, most of the crests that I collect were made in the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Here are five quick tips that I have discovered in collecting Fenton Crests.

1. Choose colors that you like. When I started collecting crests I decided that I wanted to get one piece of every color of crest that Fenton made. A few years later I discovered that I had over a hundred pieces and I didn’t really enjoy a lot of them. Since then I have begun to focus my collection on colors that I really love. For me, I really enjoy Fenton Blue Ridge, Black-Crest, Blue Snowcrest, Ruby Silvercrest and Ivory-Crest.

2. Choose patterns that will display nicely. It is a real shame to buy beautiful pieces of glass and then keep them hidden in a box. Use your glass to decorate with. Consider using groupings of similar colors to create centerpieces. Crests have the ability to look great together when you have a grouping of the same color crest and the accent color of the crest makes them really stand out.

3. Give yourself a challenge. If you know anything about Fenton or crests you will probably notice that patterns that I listed above are pretty scarce. However, the challenge is part of the fun. For every hundred pieces of Silvercrest that you see you might find a single piece of black crest. That makes finding the blackcrest piece so much more fun. Just be careful that you don’t make it too hard on yourself. Choose a pattern that you really like that will be within your budget.

4. Consider collecting shapes that you like. As an alternative to selecting a single color of crest to collect, consider choosing a shape. There are several shapes that Fenton made in almost all of the different crest colors. Collecting jack in the pulpit vases, baskets, bon bons or rose bowls in all the different colors can be a lot of fun and they can look really cool all displayed together.

5. Look for the deal. When you start out collecting crests it will probably be tempting to just buy the cheaper common pieces. However, remember to sprinkle a few really great rare pieces (or at least keep an eye out for the deals) into your collection. Whenever you are out shopping for antiques or browsing the web keep an eye out for great deals and awesome pieces. Rare pieces tend to hold their value a lot better than common ones and it is always great to be able to tell the story of where you found your best pieces.

6. Buy the books. There are a number of great books that will show you the different shapes, colors and treatements available in Fenton Crests. Definitely take the time to check them out. Additionally, you can supliment your research by browsing the crests section on ebay. They have some great pieces to look at on there. Just be careful you don’t spend too much money.

Ultimately, when it comes to collecting crests you need to buy what you love. I have hundreds of crests and I am constantly looking for the next great piece for my collection. Who knows where I might find it and what type of deal I might get.

About the Author:

Jeff McRitchie is the director of marketing for www.MyBinding.com and lives in Hillsboro, Oregon. He is an avid collector of Fenton Art Glass and is on the board of the PNWFA (Pacific Northwest Fenton Association). He writes extensively on topics related to Binding Machines, Binding Supplies, Report Covers, Binders, Index Tabs, Laminators, Laminating Pouches, Roll Film, Shredders, and Paper Handling Equipment.

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I am sure they told you, but wear preferably long pants, jeans are good as they are all cotton, sturdy shoes (no open toed sandals). Long sleeves (avoid synthetic fabrics) will probably also be good. For the class I took I just brought my welding jacket, so I never was bothered much. Bring sun glasses which do filter out UV light.
If you will burn yourself, it will most likely be on any metal pipes or rods used. It’s easy to forget that the metal is gets hot near the glass. It’s unlikely that you forget the glass is hot.
Otherwise, enjoy.

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