Fenton Basket Patterns: Innovation to Wisteria and Numbers

The Fenton Art Glass Company has produced over 880 known varieties of glass baskets since the 1930s, and these two new volumes describe each one with individual ware numbers, color, size, decoration, date, and current value. The patterns are presented alphabetically, and a companion volume has the patterns Innovation to Wisteria and the numbered patterns. These books are published to coincide with the hundredth anniversary celebration of the Fenton Art Glass company in 2005.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

The Fenton Art Glass Company, located in Williamstown, West Virginia, has been crafting exquisite glass baskets since the 1930s, showcasing a vast array of styles, colors, and patterns. In celebration of the company's centennial anniversary in 2005, two remarkable volumes have been published, presenting over 880 known varieties of Fenton baskets. Each basket is meticulously described, featuring its individual ware number, color, size, decoration, date, and current value, accompanied by stunning color photographs. The patterns are organized alphabetically, spanning from Acanthus to Hummingbird. A companion volume includes the patterns Innovation to Wisteria and the numbered patterns. Furthermore, the books shed light on the talented glass workers responsible for creating the baskets, handles, and pattern decorations, providing valuable information for identifying and dating these pieces. With these comprehensive references at hand, collectors can now embark on the exciting journey of identifying and collecting Fenton glass baskets, a pursuit that promises immense gratification.

Weight: 1300g
Dimension: 287 x 220 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764322907