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On July 6, 2011, Fenton Art Glass sent out a press release stating they would "wind down production of its collectible and giftware glass products." According to WTAP TV, "The company cites financial challenges since its restructuring in 2007 and recent developments as factors in its decision to shut down its traditional glassmaking business.
Carnival glass originated as a glass called 'Iridill', produced beginning in 1908 by the Fenton Art Glass Company (founded in 1905). Iridill was inspired by the fine blown art glass of such makers as Tiffany and Steuben, but did not sell at the anticipated premium prices and was subsequently discounted.
The factory was state of the art for its day and opened in 1909. [3] John was not the best businessman, he was more of a promoter. [3] The factory was in an obscure location and the company folded in 1911. [1] The company was sold to Samuel Fair and was reopened as the Radium Glass Company. [1] This company only lasted one year and closed in ...
Highest listing price on eBay: $750. Hazel Atlas Blue Royal Lace stands out among Depression glass patterns, prized for its intricate design and vibrant cobalt blue hue. Produced between 1934 and ...
Two large stained-glass windows installed by Hartford City Glass Company's Belgian glass workers A New England Glass Company ewer , 1840–1860 A Novelty Glass Company advertisement in 1891 An electrical insulator made by Whitall Tatum Company , circa 1922
The Fenton Art Glass Company resumed production of the fairy lamp in the early 1950s, [9] and the items continue to remain collectible. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] Victorian era portal
Products ranged from ordinary items such as kerosene lamps to art glass valued by collectors. [70] By 1879 the South Wheeling Glass Works was the largest glass factory in the United States. Three major innovations made by this company were the use of benzine in the polishing furnace, chilling molds using cold air, and a new formula for lime ...
From the 1920s to the 1950s it was estimated that 90 percent of the production was milk glass. [1] Westmoreland produced carnival glass beginning in 1908 and reissued novelties and pattern glass in carnival treatments in the 1970s until the plant closed in 1984. [3] Westmoreland also produced high quality hand-decorated cut glass. [1]