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Fenton Art Glass

The Fenton Art Glass Company was founded by brothers Frank L Fenton & John W Fenton in 1905. From humble beginings in Martins Ferry, Ohio USA, they produced own glass from the newly built Fenton factory in Williamstown, West Virginia USA, on January 2, 1907.

Towards the end of 1907, the Fenton brothers introduced Carnival Glass. Fenton produced beautiful art glass in many different colours including Cranberry, Green, Blue, many Opalescent variations and the popular Burmese Glass. Fenton Glass was renowned for producing innovative patterns namely Hobnail, Grape & Cable, and various Peacock designs. Exquisite Handpainted designs were also a feature of the Fenton Art Glass Company.

Carnival Glass

Carnival Glass gets its iridescent sheen from the application of metallic salts while the glass is still hot from the pressing, then re-firing the glass. It was produced in many countries from the early 1900's. The Fenton Art Glass Company was the first and largest producer of carnival glass, producing many different pieces in over 150 patterns. Northwood and other glass manufacturers including Imperial, Westmoreland, and Dugan also produced Carnival Glass from the early 1900's.

Carnival Glass is made in many translucent colors, primarily Amethyst, Marigold, Blue, and Green. The Fenton Art Glass Company were one of the few makers to produce Red Carnival Glass.

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