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Fenton had a long history of decorating glass that goes back to its beginnings in 1905. [1] The Fenton Art Glass company started out as a decorating company that purchased blanks from glass manufacturers and placed their own decorations on them. [2] Fenton did not manufacturer glass until 1907 a year after the Williamstown, WV plant was built. [2]
In early 1908 John W. Fenton left the Fenton Art Glass Company after a falling-out with his brother Frank Fenton. [2] Though he remained on the Fenton board of directors. [3] He had helped found Fenton Art Glass with his brother in 1905 . [2] The Millersburg factory was located in Millersburg, OH and was constructed quickly. [3]
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 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;
The mold for this was acquired by Fenton Glass who issued pieces in purple and red. [5] Corinth - Ribbed pattern with 12 ribs, used for vases or flattened out for bowls and plates. [6] Della Robbia [4] English Hobnail [4] Shell and Jewels - Early pattern used on the Victor line. This is a scarce pattern in carnival treatments. [7]
Golden Iris was the name of the first caravel glass treatment that Northwood developed in 1908. [3] It was known for its marigold color. [1] The other carnival glass treatments made by Northwood were Emerald, Azure, Florentine, Perl, and Pomona. [5] Carnival glass is identified by the color of the glass, not the color of the treatment.