From American Glass Artistry heritage, you will love the
piece we offer - a highly
collectible carnival glass footed berry bowl in iridescent marigold
color. The design pattern is Fenton's Butterfly and Berry Pattern which
is beautiful berry clusters and butterflies inside and out. In the
center of the dish is a big butterfly surrounded by berries and leaves.
It rests on three ball and claw feet and the top edge has a sawtooth
rim. Fenton
Collectors! don't miss this very attractive collectible treasure!
Measures 5 1/2 inches across x 2 1/2 inches tall. Excellent condition, no chips, cracks or repairs. Valued around $100.00, we offer this collectible for $79.00!
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History:
“Fenton
Art Glass Company is the largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in
the United
States. 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 treasure 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, nine 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 Artistry web page.]
