Written by Old Fenton on 12 January 2008
Millersburg glass Company is one of the largest producers of this kind of glass. Crystals were the first glass products of the company. But they decided to go for iridescent glassware to ride the wave of enthusiasm. So, during the early 1910, the line of Radium Glassware was brought out by Millersburg glass Company.
Findlay Glass
Written by Old Fenton on 12 January 2008
French Milk Glass from Portieux
Here’s an excerpt from an article in the Providence Journal about French milk glass. Milk glass, an opaque white glass, was, of course, named for its color. The thick white glass was first popular from 1870 to 1880. It regained popularity in the 1920s and 30s, and then in the 1950s to 80s. Glass factories [...]
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Fenton Milk Glass
Written by Old Fenton on 12 January 2008
SCARCE COBALT CARNIVAL GLASS IMPERIAL JEWELS SWAN VASE!
Year:1962 Price:$144.50 Description:THIS IS A SCARCE COBALT BLUE CARNIVAL GLASS IMPERIAL JEWELS SWAN VASE!! THESE ARE VERY HARD TO FIND AND HIGHLY DESIREABLE! HAS ABSOLUTLEY GORGEOUS AND RICH COLOR! A SUPER EXAMPLE FOR COLOR and ...
Hobstar
Written by Old Fenton on 12 January 2008
The glass appearance is different than anything else. It was pressed and iridized to give it a distinct shine. The look can range from something resembling a rainbow to that of an oil spot and beyond. Beautiful to some, gaudy to others, Carnival Glass comes in an array of base colors with the rainbow effect. Its very easy to distinguish from other types of glass due to its somewhat funky iridescent shine.
Antique Depression Glass
Written by Old Fenton on 11 January 2008
Fenton Glass Blue Overlay Bowl.
Year:ca. 1943-1953. Price:$ 45.00 Description:A Fenton Glass Blue Overlay crimped edge bowl, ca. 1943-1953. Shipping quoted upon sale.
Carnival of Ohio Politics Number 99
It was my turn to compile the submissions for the Carnival of Ohio Politics, it sa fantastic bunch of posts by some of Ohio s best bloggers that I hope you stop by to enjoy. In 2007 I really enjoyed working with Jill, Ben and Pho though ...
Red Glass
Written by Old Fenton on 11 January 2008
ntroduced as Iridescent Ware in 1907, carnival glass acquired that name unofficially from collectors in the 1950s. This marvelous glassware acquired its nickname from the metallic layer on its outside, which constantly changed colors. Iridescent Ware was made in ornately patterned molds, and was sprayed with a mixture of metallic salts before it had started to cool, which allowed for the color-changing effects that gave the
Fenton Milk Glass
Written by Old Fenton on 10 January 2008
Warman's Fenton Glass, 2nd Ed by: Mark Moran
John Kincaid, Collector Bookstore PUBLISHER S DESCRIPTION: Whether a novice or expert Fenton collector, you'll discover a wealth of pricing and identification details at your fingertips in this newest edition of Warman's Fenton Glass. ...
Milk Glass
Written by Old Fenton on 10 January 2008
Carnival glass or Iridescent Ware was introduced in 1907 and had a metallic sheen from a spray of salts when hot. This inexpensive pressed glass, also known as dope glass is made for functional/ornamental objects. Due to lack of demand price was discounted. Available colors are primarily amethyst/marigold/cobalt/green/red. Vaseline or uranium glass had uranium salts and hence was discontinued. Millersburg glass Company was the greatest producer of this type of glass. Initially this was made as crystal and later on as iridescent glassware. The prices vary depending on their quality/availability. This is antique glass collectible and has market. Identification of this glass is based on patterns/colors/sheen/edges/thickness etc.
Fenten Depression Glass
