From the
rich American Glass Artistry heritage, we offer this vintage white milk glass compote with
Daisy and Button pattern by Fenton. Measures 5 inches tall x 10 inches wide.
Excellent Condition. A wonderful addition to your collection for Fenton Collectors!
"Milk
glass is the current collector's name for milk-white opaque glass. The
early glassmaker's term was Opal Ware. Originally attempted in England
in the eighteenth century with the inteniton of imitating china, milk
glass was not commercially successful until the mid-1800's. Pieces
produced in the USA, England and France during the 1870-1900 period are
highly prized for their intricate detail and fiery, opalescent edges."
Schroder's Antiques Price Guide, Nineteenth Edition, 2001.
Fenton Story: 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 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.
In
1986, the leadership of the company passed on to the third generation, with
George W. Fenton, Frank M's son,
taking over as President. Today eight Fenton family members work together along
with over 100 employees to create handmade glass artistry that is loved by
collectors around the world. Fenton is known for its beautiful colors and
patterns. Each piece of glass is an artistic creation by skilled glassworkers
and decorators.” [From Fenton/Handcrafted American
Glass Aristry web page.]
