From the American Glass Aristry heritage, we offer this lovely vintage Satin Blue Bonbon Dish with double handles and raised pattern of butterflies in the interior of the bowl, made by Fenton, circa 1980's.
Measures 6 inches across. Very good condition, no
chips or cracks. Fenton
Collectors! don't miss this very attractive
collectible treasure!
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 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 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.]
