Vintage Fenton Plum Opalescent Hobnail #3887PO Covered Candy Comport 1959 1961

The Plum Opalescent color was only made for a few years. For more information about Fenton, look in our 2012 new 2nd edition book by Debbie & Randy Coe called Fenton Art Glass A Centennial of Glass Making 1907 to 2007 and Beyond.

Groups of Plum Opalescent Hobnail are pictured on page 159. The footed candy is in good condition with no chips, cracks or discolorations.

The base is a lighter in color than the top. On the underside of the lid, there are 6 points of which 2 have rough flakes on the ends. Hard to see but can be felt. There are some air bubbles in the glass. We are a nonsmoking home/shop and there are no odors of this piece.

Please check out our other items. Thank you for your business ahead of time. QUESTIONS : I encourage you to ask questions! Please don't make assumptions, I will happily answer any questions you may have. The item "Vintage Fenton Plum Opalescent Hobnail #3887PO Covered Candy Comport 1959 1961" is in sale since Monday, December 10, 2018. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\North American\Fenton". The seller is "coesmercantile" and is located in Hillsboro, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States.

Main Color: Plum Opalescent
Style: American
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Pattern: Hobnail
First Quality: Made in Williamstown, WV USA
Offered By Authors of: Fenton Art Glass A Centennial of Glass Making 1907 to 2007
Age: 1959 to 1961
Object Type: Covered Candy Comport Footed
Color: Plum Purple
Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown
Type of Glass: Opalescent Glass
Subject/Theme: Hobnail
Brand: Fenton
8 ½ tall, 6 wide across lid,: 4 wide across base