Fenton Art Glass OOAK Burmese Satin Hobnail Large Sample Vase
700 Elizabeth Street, Williamstown, WV 26187. Fenton Art Glass "Sample" Burmese Satin Hobnail Vase Includes Original Identification Tag Dated 1972. Here's a once in a lifetime chance to acquire a fabulous sample of satin-finished Burmese glass from Fenton Art Glass. This Hobnail pattern swung vase stands 18-3/4" tall at its highest point, and the original paper tag on the underside of the foot even provides the exact day it was made ("9-21-72") as well as this information: "New BE #9 Sample. At this time, Fenton was experimenting with glass batches to be used for pressed glass Burmese articles.
Pure gold in the Burmese glass batch creates the splendid pink color when the glass is warmed-in a after pressing, and great skill and dexterity are required to create a swung vase this tall! Founded in 1905 by brothers Frank L.
Fenton, the Fenton Art Glass Company ranks among the world's foremost producers of handmade art glass. For more than a century, Fenton has developed new colors and patterns, including items enhanced with hand-painted floral decorations and 22k gold accents. Fenton glass appeals to all types of customers, and, over the years, this appeal has led to the company's great success. In fact, no two Fenton pieces are exactly the same!
In 2005, the Fenton Art Glass Company celebrated its 100th anniversary. Traditional glassmaking ceased in July of 2011. Now led by third- and fourth-generation Fenton family members, along with skilled glassworkers and decorators, Fenton continues their 108-year history of glassmaking excellence by creatiung beautiful, handmade art glass jewelry, including beads and Teardrop earrings in Williamstown, West Virginia. Online ordering available in the United States only. If you are interested in contacting us, our customer service hours are Monday - Friday, 8 a. The item "Fenton Art Glass OOAK Burmese Satin Hobnail Large Sample Vase" is in sale since Wednesday, December 21, 2016. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\North American\Fenton\Burmese". The seller is "fentonartglass" and is located in Williamstown, West Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Main Color: Burmese