The first year for glass production was 1907. In 1908 John Fenton left the company and founded the Millersburg glass company in Millersburg, OH. Frank Fenton was the designer and decorator.
From 1905 to 1920, the designs made there were heavily influenced by two other glass companies: Tiffany and Steuben. But the many different colors were the work of Jacob Rosenthal, a famous glass chemist who is known for developing chocolate and golden agate glass.
Towards the end of 1907, the Fenton brothers were the first to introduce carnival glass, which later became a popular collector's item. [4] During the Great Depression and World War II, Fenton produced practical items (such as mixing bowls and tableware) due to shortages. At the same time, they continued creating new colors. Towards the end of the Great Depression they also produced perfume bottles for the Wrisley Company in 1938.
The bottles were made in French opalescent glass with the hobnail pattern. In the late 1940s, the top three members of Fenton's management died. Frank Fenton and Wilmer C. "Bill" Fenton immediately stepped in and took over the positions of President and Vice President, respectively. Over the next thirty years, they continued to expand Fenton Art Glass, despite a large number of glass factories closing down. Fenton, Frank's son, took over as President of the company. Please carefully review all photographs. Additional photographs and information available upon request. THE GRISTMILL ANTIQUE CENTER POLICIES. Lovely Vaseline/Opalescent striped pitcher and mugs each featuring a rich cobalt blue handle. All pieces are in excellent condition. Grist Mill Antique Center Policies. The item "RARE FENTON ART GLASS LEMONADE PITCHER & 4 MUGS STUNNING YELLOW & BLUE" is in sale since Monday, February 05, 2018. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\North American\Fenton". The seller is "gristmillantiquescenter" and is located in Pemberton, New Jersey.This item can be shipped worldwide.