Fenton Rarities, 1940-1985

by John Walk

Overview

Dazzling handmade glass rarities from the Fenton Art Glass Company of Williamstown, West Virginia, are showcased, described, and illustrated in nearly 800 vibrant color photographs! These highly sought, yet rarely seen, items from 1940-1985, include experimental pieces, sales samples, and glassware made rare by brief production spans, ranging from baskets and cake plates to tankards and vases. Fenton artisans proving their skills made spectacular personal pieces collectors' treasure today. Those with rare colors, decorative treatments, and forms are the main features of this book. Also included are a company history, glossary of terms, and a bibliography. Current market values are included in the captions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764315954
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	07/09/2002
Series:	Schiffer Book for Collectors Ser.
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

John Walk has been collecting and dealing in Fenton Art Glass for many years. He is also the author of several authoritative Fenton books.