What is Olde Virginia glass?
What is Olde Virginia glass?
“Olde Virginia Glass” was a brand name that Fenton introduced in 1971, for a range of Contemporary Carnival Glass. The catalogue page shown here is courtesy of the Fenton Family and Fenton Art Glass Company. Two patterns were featured: Fine Cut and Block – swung vase, compote, candy box and footed nut dish.
Does Fenton Glass have any value?
A Fenton hobnail 4 1/2-inch vase can go for $15 to $50. The older it is, the higher in cost. Opalescent or iridescent glass can be worth more. Pre-1958 Fenton milk glass is said to be easily distinguishable because it is less dense, less opaque, than their milk glass made from 1958 onwards.
What is Fenton OVG?
Olde Virginia Glass (OVG), Fenton Olde Virginia Glass (OVG) was made by Fenton from 1960 to 1979. Production began with milk glass; Carnival was added in 1971. All items are marked with the logo (shown upper right), sometimes on the bottom of the base or in the case of the toothpick holder, the inside bottom.
How can you tell vintage Fenton Glass?
Look for a Fenton tag (used before 1970), look for the Fenton mark (“Fenton” in an oval), look for “F” in an oval, indicating another company’s mold was used (1983+). (See below for more info on marks.)
How do you know if glass is Fenton?
Check the bottom of the glass for a pontil mark, which Fenton doesn’t have.
- Pontil marks might look like a chip in the glass, a bumpy lump, or a dimple in the bottom of the glass.
- Fenton has created some offhand glass pieces which do have a pontil mark.
How can you tell if glass is Fenton?
What is the most valuable Depression glass?
The most sought after pattern of Depression glass is arguably Royal Lace, which was made by the Hazel-Atlas Glass Company. This pattern was manufactured in green, pink, crystal, and most notably, cobalt blue.
Why do they call it Carnival Glass?
Carnival glass is pressed glass with mineral or metallic salts added during the manufacturing process to create the iridescent rainbow of colors it comes in. Carnival glass gets its name from the fact that it was a common prize at carnivals from around 1907 to 1925.
When did the Fenton Glass Company start making glass?
Initially they focused on painting “blank” glassware. But eventually, they moved to West Virginia, which had the raw materials needed for glass production, and began producing their own glassware–with great success. Fenton entered the glass market in 1908 with the introduction of what later became known as “carnival” glass.
What kind of glass does Fenton Carnival use?
This ice green, basket weave candy dish is the only piece of Fenton carnival glass that I’ve ever bought and sold (for $44.99 in 2014 on Etsy). Consumers love fan vases, like this 4″ clear, ruffled hobnail example. Fenton produced this 4″ vase in multiple colors: cranberry, aqua, yellow, green, and milk glass.
What’s the best way to collect Fenton Glass?
Squirt some dish washing liquid into a bowl and add warm water. I place mine in the sink with a towel underneath to avoid breakage. Let the glass soak for a bit if it has stubborn grime stuck to its exterior or interior surface. Feel free to use the scrubby side of your sponge to help remove anything adhered to your piece.
When did Fenton start making hobnail milk glass?
Fenton added the highly successful hobnail milk glass to their line in the 1950’s and collectors fell in love with it. According to their 1961 catalog, hobnail milk glass owed it’s popularity to the “graciousness and warmth of its timeless beauty.”
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