How to Identify Fenton Glass

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The Fenton Art Glass Company has over 100 years of history and is the largest manufacturer of handmade stained glass in the United States.[1] Finding a Fenton item in an antique shop or online auction can be exciting, but it's not always easy to tell if it's an authentic product.Learn to recognize the signs that characterize the real Fenton to distinguish them from the fakes!
Method 1
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Identifying the Fenton Signs

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  1. Step 1 Controlla che ci sia un adesivo sulla parte inferiore del pezzo.
    Prior to 1970, Fenton glass featured oval stickers.Many of these have been lost or removed over time, but some are still intact and present.They are generally applied to the bottom of the glass.[2]
    • The sticker could be a metallic oval with scalloped or smooth edges.[3]
  2. Step 2 Controlla se c'è un logo ovale su pezzi prodotti a partire dal 1970.
    The first Fenton logo printed on glass was the word Fenton inside an oval.It can be found on pieces produced since 1970 including vases, plates and decorative objects.[4]
    • This logo was added to hobnail glass pieces, featuring a design with an all-round pattern of raised dots forming an irregular pattern, beginning in 1972-1973.
    • Some characteristic Fenton marks are hidden during finishing treatments.If a mark is not immediately visible, look at the object more closely to find an oval with light, raised edges.[5]
  3. Step 3 Verifica che ci sia un piccolo numero nell'ovale, per indicare l'anno di produzione.
    In the 1980s, Fenton added a number 8 to the logo to indicate the decade of manufacture.He used the number 9 in the 90s and 0 from the 2000s to today.These numbers are small and often difficult to notice.[6]
  4. Step 4 Osserva bene il pezzo per vedere se è presente la lettera F in corsivo all'interno di un ovale.
    If the piece says it, it indicates that the glass mold was initially owned by another company before Fenton, and that Fenton purchased it later.This identification sign has been used since 1983.[7]
  5. Step 5 Controlla se è presente una stella o una fiamma.
    If you notice a flame resembling the letter S, a full star, or the outline of a star anywhere on the item, this could indicate that the piece was remade or that some flaw was found while it was still in production.These pieces can still be collected.[8]
    • Starting in 1998, a capital letter F is used to indicate second-quality pieces.
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Recognizing Pieces Without Characteristic Signs

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  1. Step 1 Controlla se sul fondo del vetro è presente un pontello, che i pezzi Fenton non hanno.
    Some glassmakers use pointed sticks to hold the piece of glass while working.Once removed, it leaves a mark called a pontil.Fenton uses snap rings, so most of his pieces don't have a prop.[9]
    • Pontels can be confused with chips, a bubble or a dimple on the bottom of the glass.[10]
    • Fenton has created pieces characterized by the presence of a bridge.These include extremely rare pieces from the 1920s and some contemporary hand-blown glass collections.
  2. Step 2 Acquista un libro per collezionisti o consulta un catalogo della vetreria Fenton.
    Look at the pictures in the books to become familiar with the Fenton style.By studying these images, you will be able to recognize Fenton pieces from those of other brands.[11]
    • For example, if you find a carnival glass dish with a peacock, you can distinguish a Fenton piece from that of another manufacturer of the same period by the fact that the peacock's neck, in the Fenton, is completely straight while, in the other brands, it is slightly curved.[12]
  3. Step 3 Fai molta attenzione alle basi e ai bordi del vetro Fenton.
    The base is characterized by a flat and rounded surface or could have round or spatula feet.The edges are often smooth, curled or ruffled and are one of the most emblematic features of the brand.[13]
    • Fenton primarily produced carnival glass characterized by an iridescent luster, although some pieces are opalescent and translucent glass.
    • Fenton also specializes in a form of glass known as "hobnail", characterized by raised dot patterns.[14]
  4. Step 4 Verifica se sono presenti bolle o imperfezioni nel vetro, che un pezzo Fenton non dovrebbe avere.
    Fenton glass is of the highest quality and must be free of bubbles and defects.If your piece has manufacturing defects, it is likely not an authentic Fenton.
  5. Step 5 Contatta un rivenditore Fenton o un esperto di antiquariato nel caso avessi ulteriori domande.
    Due to some similarities between brands, it may be difficult to recognize the authenticity of some pieces.If you are unable to examine your piece, look for a Fenton dealer or antiques expert in your area who specializes in Fenton glass.
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