Nobody makes baskets like Fenton! Fenton started creating baskets in the late 1930s. Attaching a basket handle requires a great deal of skill. There's less than 30 seconds to attach and shape a handle before the glass cools and is no longer workable.

In the 1950s, company President Frank M. Fenton and his brother Bill Fenton, who was Vice-President, decided that each Fenton basket handler should have a distinctive mark so collectors could identify the artisan who created their basket. These marks are impressed at the base of each side of the handle. To learn more about basket handler marks, click here.

To see more examples of the beautiful basket made by the talented artist at Fenton Glass, you can visit our website or click here.

Fenton Glass Hobnail Vases in Bright Colors

Hobnail, one of the best known and collected Fenton patterns, has been in and out of the Fenton line since the late 1930s. The Spring 2011 color frenzy continues with these great spots of color in Hobnail as part of Fenton's Forever Gifts collection. Forever Gifts are affordable, handcrafted glass accessories in four vibrant trend colors. These 7-1/2'' Hobnail Vases are handcrafted in our newer colors: Robin's Egg Blue, Key Lime, Buttercup, and Orange Slice. You can view larger photos by visiting our website or by clicking here.

Fenton Glass Hand Painted Footed Ogee Covered Comport

This beautiful 9-3/4'' Footed Ogee Covered Comport is also handcrafted in Rosalene glass. The ogee curve of Gothic architecture was a favorite of Frank M. Fenton, and he worked with the Fenton mouldmakers to design the distinctive edge of this comport. The lid features a graceful hand painted floral design which is signed by the talented artist at Fenton Art Glass who completes it. You can view larger photos by visiting our website or by clicking here.

Fenton Glass Santa Figurine in Blue Burmese

This delightful 8'' Santa has his list and is checking it twice! Kim Barley's handpainted design features Santa in a pale blue cloak with sparkling fur trim with a winter scene accent. Fenton Glass has a long history of creating beautiful collectible figurines and this Santa will be perfect for decorating or as a special gift. Each hand painted Santa figurine is signed by the artist who completed it. This item is new and comes in the original Fenton Art Glass box. You can view larger photos by visiting our website or by clicking here.

Fenton Hand Painted Glossy Burmese Glass Round Vase

Burmese glass, which contains pure gold in the formula to create the soft pink blush, is a collector favorite. Burmese provides the perfect canvas on this 6'' Vase for a lush floral handpainted design by Stacy Williams. It one of the few time you see glossy burmese glass used in a mould for one of Fenton's vases. We can see larger photos of this vase by clicking here or visit our website to see more of the Fenton glass in stock.

Fenton Art Glass Lamps - 2011 Fall Lamp Offering has started to arrive

The first of the Fenton Art Glass 2011 Fall Lamps have started to arrive! We now have in stock 5 of the new lamps from Fenton Glass. The 2011 Fall offering includes beautiful handcrafted lamps in a rainbow of Fenton colors and treatments. There are a variety of styles from which to choose, ranging from our classic Burmese and rich Ruby glass to Fenton's signature Gone with the Wind and Student Lamp styles. The rich Fenton colors provide the perfect canvas for the beautiful handpainted designs. Please note that quantities are very limited on several of the lamp selections. To see both which lamps have arrived and to preorder with the Fall Lamp Offering, click here or visit our website.

Fenton Royal Lenten Rose on French Opalescent Glass

Another one of the popular Fenton Glass designs is the Royal Lenten Rose on French Opalescent. It was first offered as part of the 2002 Christmas collection. It was so popular that Fenton created new pieces for the 2003 Christmas collection. The beauty of regal hellebores blooming in the glistening snow is captured in Fenton Glass designer Kim Barleys elegant design on French Opalescent glass. With Fenton's the stop in production of traditional glass this year, Christmas art glass has been harder to get. Don't wait to late or these great hand crafted items will be sure to sell out. You can get more information and see larger photos by clicking on the images below or by visiting our website.

Fenton Art Glass Star Bright on Ruby Red Glass

Fenton's Star Bright on Ruby has long been a favorite among collectors. It made its first appearance on a series of pieces back in 2001. Robin Spindler's design is of a guiding star illuminating the winter night really pops on the ruby glass. We currently have three pieces from the series in stock:

Fenton Hand Painted Star Bright on Ruby Glass Vase
Fenton Star Bright on Ruby Glass Hurricane Candle Holder
Fenton Hand Painted Star Bright on Ruby Glass Candy Box

Each piece can stand only as a great holiday accent or they can be combined for a stunning display of color. You can see larger photos by visiting our website or clicking on the images below.

Fenton Panel Grapes Candy Box in Golden Glimmer on Ruby Glass

Add a touch of winter's grace to your tabletop with this beautiful grape panel candy box. Handcrafted in Fenton's classic Ruby glass, this 4 1/2'' Panel Grape candy box really sparkles and provides the perfect canvas for Michelle Kibbe's elegant Golden Glimmer on Ruby design. Mix and match with unadorned and other handpainted selections from our Christmas selection for an elegant tabletop display. You can see larger photos by clicking here or by visiting our website.

Fenton Founders Water Set in Red Carnival Glass 5pc Set

This Red Carnival water set gets it name from the Fenotn founder Frank Fenton. Frank Fenton's original pencil sketch of a unique creamer pitcher tested the skills of mould design Jon Saffell. The original sketch by Frank Fenton was done back in the 1920's when red carnival glass has at it's peak. The talented mould designers at Fenton later created this larger pitcher from the original creamer. You can see larger photos by clicking here or visiting our website.

Fenton Art Glass Butterfly and Dogwood Burmese Vase

This 8 1/2'' tall vase is handcrafted in Fenton's classic Burmese glass. Burmese contains pure gold in the formula which creates a soft pink blush. The handpainted design, by award-winning Fenton Glass designer Stacy Williams, features a vibrant butterfly and gentle dogwood blossoms! Each vase is signed by the talented Fenton artist who completed it. You can see larger photos by clicking here or visiting our website.

Fenton Art Glass Oversized Tobacco Jar in Marigold Carnival on Ruby

Long a favorite among collectors, rich Marigold Carnival on Ruby glass makes a welcome appearance in the Fenton line with our stately Tobacco Jar. Also great for storing golf tees, loose change, special treats. . . or place it on display for everyone to admire! You can see larger photos by clicking here or visiting our website.

Our newest Angel figurine by Fenton Art Glass

Add a touch of angelic beauty to your holiday display with our newest Angel figurine. Burmese glass collectors will want to add this 7-3/4'' Snow Angel figurine to their collection. The figurine is handcrafted in Blue Burmese and signed by the talented Fenton artist who completed it. Powder Blue and pure gold in the formula combine to make Blue Burmese a priceless work of art. The pure gold allows each piece to achieve its lovely rose shading during the reheating process. You can view larger photos by clicking here or visiting our website.

Fenton Art Glas 3Pc. Fairy Light in Burmese and Topaz Glass

This beautiful 3 pc. Fairy Light is handcrafted in Topaz with a Burmese base and crystal ring. A must have piece for any Topaz glass collection. The glossy Burmese base shades to a lovely pink blush when reheated during production. The pinks of the Burmese glass are a great compliment of the pink hues on the fairy light top. Each hand painted Fairy Light is signed by the talented Fenton artist who completed it. You can see large photos by clicking here or visiting our website.

Fenton Art Glass Burmese Vase - Memorial Tribute to Frank Fenton

The spectacular Nautilus Vase in Burmese glass is our memorial tribute to Frank M. Fenton. His enthusiasm for art glass fueled chemist Charlie Goe's re-creation of the historic Burmese color, and his vision led us to purchase this original Cambridge mould in the mid-1980s from Imperial Glass. Frank also enjoyed seashell decorative motifs, and Stacy Williams has re-interpreted a motif created two decades ago when Frank encouraged Dianna Barbour to design a seashell theme on Burmese glass. To get more information on this stunning vase, click here or visit our website.

Fenton Hand Painted Favrene Glass Temple Jar & Covered Box

As with many handmade glasses, Fenton's Favrene is not a recent invention. The challenges involved in creating Favrene glass limits the production numbers... adding to the rarity and collectibility of this very special glass. The Favrene batch contains Cobalt and precious metals, such as silver. This batch must be worked under exacting conditions of both heat and oxygen to coax out the silvery color. Once the base color is established, the piece is then sprayed with stannous chloride to create the nuances of color on the glass. Variations of iridescence ranging from gold to silver to blue result from this spray. Another trip to the flame creates the permanent satin finish, and our talented craftsmen use their reheating skills in this process. We love the two new pieces in Fenton's Favrene glass, this Covered Box and matching Temple Jar have just arrived. You can get more information by clicking here or by visiting our website.

Fenton Hand Painted Carnival Glass Ruffled Shade Lamp

When Fenton resumed production of their iridescent glass in 1970, they decided to call it "Carnival glass'' and have done so ever since. The secret of Fenton Carnival glass is the special spray of metallic salts on the glass while it is very hot. We never cease to marvel at the rainbow of colors and the interesting hues. This 17'' Carnival Glass Ruffled Shade Lamp features a lovely floral design. Each Fenton lamp is mouth blown by a skilled craftsman in the 100-year old Fenton factory. Decorated shades are handpainted by talented Fenton artists who proudly sign each completed piece. You can see larger photos by clicking here or visiting our website.

Fenton Art Glass Renaissance Glory Nativity Set

The time to start decorating for the holidays is just around the corner. Fenton Glass offers ton of great pieces to make your holiday displays special. One of our favorites is the 13 pieces Renaissance Glory Nativity set. Using classic colors and finishes from the Renaissance era, designer Frances Burton created a reverent, richly beautiful Nativity Set that will be cherished for a lifetime. Special metallic paints and vivid 22k gold accents add to the historical authenticity of this marvelously detailed set. This nativity is a First Edition Set which is numbered and limited to 1000 Matched Numbered Sets. You can see larger photos by clicking here or visiting our website.

Fenton Remembrance & Hope Cameo Vase in Rosalene

We are pleased to present "Remembrance & Hope."  The cameo carvers at Fenton produce spectacular art, and this vase in cameo carved Rosalene is no exception.  Inspired by a loving aunt's battle with cancer, Cathryn designed and created this beautiful vase in her honor.  As symbols of life, the flowers combine perfectly with the famous Susan G. Komen pink ribbon, a symbol of hope. $25 of each vase purchased will go to the Susan G' Komen for the Cure. To see larger photos, you can click here or visiting our website.

Fenton Art Glass for Halloween - Several Items Still in Stock

This year the Fenton Art Glass items for Halloween have been super popular! With the limited production of the Grinner the Ghost Figurine in Orange Slice, it has become one of the more difficult pieces for collectors to find. We'll we've sold at of Grinner The Ghost, we still have a few of the hand painted Halloween figurines offered by Fenton Glass in stock. One of our favorites is the Chester the Alley Cat. The use of black glass for this figurine makes him a perfect Halloween black cat. Always in Black glass and new this year are Bandit the Dragon and a marigold spray Owl. One of the most expressive figurines is the Tango the curious cat in Orange Slice glass. He's face has a great look of surprise. You can check which items are still in stock by clicking here or by visiting our website.

Just Arrived - Fenton Papillon Vase in Burmese Glass

We feel very lucky that a private collector offered us the chance to purchase several items from their collection. One of these pieces is a Connoisseur Collection burmese glass vase. It has a striking stylized blue and purple butterfly is the centerpiece of this design fromFenton Glass designer Kim Plauche (Barley). Additional floral accents highlighted with 22k gold complement the Burmese glass beautifully. One of the first thing you notice about this vase is the detailed hand painting. If you've collected Fenton Art Glass for many years, you'll see it is an example of the more complex painting from years gone by. You can view larger photos by visiting our website BerryPatchGifts.com or by clicking here.

Just Arrived - Fenton Hand Painted Violet Lamp with Prisms

We feel very lucky that a private collector offered us the chance to purchase several items from their collection. Of the three lamps we purchased from this collection, only one of the lamps have prisms. The shade is also different in that the mould has raised scroll work patterns. This is a great added detail to the lamp. The violet shade features Fenton Glass Designer Stacey William's design of dulicate shades of green for the stems and leaves of the soft white foral design. You can see larger photos by visiting our website BerryPatchGifts.com or by clicking here.

Just Arrived - Fenton Reverse Painted Rainbow Ridge Lamp

We feel very lucky that a private collector offered us the chance to purchase several items from their collection. One of these pieces is a reverse painted slant shade lamp. The talented artist at Fenton Glass have used the reverse painting technique and combination with their traditional painting to make a very special lamp. Fenton Glass Designer Robin Spindler's design features a historic covered bridge surrounding by blooming trees painted on the outer surface of the shade. A three dimensional effect is created with a majestic mountain range and vibrant rainbow hand painted on the inside of the shade. You can see larger photos by visiting our website BerryPatchGifts.com or by clicking here.

Just Arrived - Fenton Hand Painted Memories Burmese Shade Lamp

We feel very lucky that a private collector offered us the chance to purchase several items from their collection. One of these items is a beautiful hand painted Burmese glass shade lamp. It has a dome shaped shade and features a truly special design by Fenton Glass designer Robin Spindler. The lamp is named ''Memories'' in honor of Robin's late husband, whose favorite flower was Hibiscus. The lamp features hibiscus flowers and some great scroll work. With this shade, the soft pink of Burmese glass is really the dominate color and is a perfect background for the hand painted design. You can view larger photos by visiting our website, BerryPatchGifts.com or by clicking here.

Request a copy of the last of Fenton Art Glass Catalog

Before Fenton Glass stopped production, they had already made designer samples of their next offering. It was going to be called Second Half 2011. It had some great pieces that really highlight the talented artist at Fenton. While this offer will never be made, the catalog showing these piece was printed. If you'd like a copy of this catalog, visit our website and request a copy. Here's how:

• Go To BerryPatchGifts.com
• Click Contact Us in the upper righthand corner
• Select Catalog request as the subject
• enter you mailing address in the comments section

These catalogs should arrive early next week and we'll mail you a copy. We only have 100 copies, so they will be first come - first served.

Fenton Glass producing great Fostoria American Pattern Vases

In 1887, L. B. Martin and W. S. Brady founded the Fostoria Glass Company in Fostoria, Ohio. When the area’s natural gas deposits ran out, Fostoria moved to Wheeling, West Virginia, and then to Moundsville, West Virginia, in 1891, where it remained until it closed in 1983. Handcrafted in our new Rose color, this 10'' American pattern vase is from a Fostoria mould c. 1915. The American line was very large with many different items and was one of their most popular lines for nearly 50 years. The American Pattern design was created at Fostoria Glass Co of Moundsville, WV. When Fostoria went out of business in the mod-1980s, Fenton acquired a number of American pattern moulds in 2003. This American Pattern vase is in Fenton's refreshing Rose Glass. You can see more of the Fostoria American Pattern items now being produced by Fenton Glass by visiting our website or by clicking here.

Very Sad News - Fenton To Wind Down Production of Glass

The following news release from the Fenton Art Glass company is very sad news for the tons of Collectors who has supported Fenton Glass fro some many years. There will be a conference call on Thursday to provide Dealers with more information.

Williamstown-based Fenton Art Glass Company has announced plans to "wind down production of its collectible and giftware glass products."

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.

“The market for our pressed and blown glassware has diminished,” according to Fenton President George Fenton. “We cannot sustain the overhead costs. Our employees have worked hard and efficiently, so this is a very sad day for us. Shortly, we will begin the process of shutting down our main furnace. Remaining employees will be finishing existing glassware from the company’s inventory that will be available through the Fenton Gift Shop as well as the company’s web site and Fenton dealers across the country.”

In a news release sent to WTAP-TV, Fenton Art Glass says it's exploring the sales of one or more of its product lines.

Fenton Art Glass Company's factory has been a part of Williamstown since 1906.

Fenton Glass Sunflowers Cameo Glass Vase

Cameo carving is a painstaking process. After the glass has been annealed, a special mask is taped to the surface of the glass. Using an advanced "vignetting" technique, each piece is carefully sandcarved, by hand, using aluminum oxide crystal under pressure to take away some of the surface. Great individual skill and experience are needed to control this operation, as many distinct stages of successive cameo carving are required to create the remarkable depth and the intricate details. This exquisite 9'' vase is aptly named Sunflower. The meticulous detail encircles the entire vase, which is handcrafted in Aubergine Glass cased in Milk Glass. Limited to 40 pieces. You can see a more detailed photo by visiting our website or by clicking here.

Fenton Hand Painted Pink Daisies on Hyacinth Fan Vase

We recently finished our yearly inventory. It never fails that a few items find a hiding place in the warehouse and are found during inventory. One of the items we thought was sold out is a Fenton hand painted Pink Daisies on Hyacinth glass fan vase. We really like the soft design of the pink daisies on the Hyacinth glass. It's great to see Fenton Glass use one of the classic mould like the fan vase in recent product offering. We only have one left...so don't miss this warehouse found! You can see larger photos and get more details by visiting our website or clicking here.

Fenton Hand Painted Key Lime Glass Fairy Light

We recently finished our yearly inventory. It never fails that a few items find a hiding place in the warehouse and are found during inventory. One of the items we thought was sold out is a Fenton Hand Painted Fairy Light in Key lime. It really reminds you of spring with the refreshing key Lime glass and beautiful floral design. We only have one left...so don't miss this warehouse found! You can see larger photos and get more details by visiting our website or clicking here.

Fenton Persian Medallion Bowl in Black Carnival Glass

We recently finished our yearly inventory. It never fails that a few items find a hiding place in the warehouse and are found during inventory. One of the items we thought was sold out was the Fenton Persian Medallion Bowl in Black Carnival Glass. This beautiful Carnival Glass bowl was part of a grouping Fenton Glass released in 2007 to celebrate the Anniversary of Carnival glass. We only have one left...so don't miss this warehouse found! You can see larger photos and get more details by visiting our website or clicking here.

Fenton Whispering Woods On French Opalescent Satin Basket

We recently finished our yearly inventory. It never fails that a few items find a hiding place in the warehouse and are found during inventory. One of the items we thought was sold out was the Fenton Glass Whispering Woods on French Opalescent Satin Basket. The hand painted whispering woods design was part of the 2010 Christmas offering and was a strong seller. It feature a winter landscape and deer in the always popular French opalescent glass. We only have one left...so don't miss this warehouse found! You can see larger photos and get more details by visiting our website or clicking here.

Fenton Embossed Roses Bell Milk Glass Blue Crest

We recently finished our yearly inventory. It never fails that a few items find a hiding place in the warehouse and are found during inventory. One of the items we thought was sold out was the Fenton Glass embossed roses bell in milk glass with a robins egg blue crest ring. This bell was very popular because it has the great embossed roses pattern and a crest ring. We only have one left...so don't miss this warehouse found! You can see larger photos and get more details by visiting our website or click here.

Fenton Art Glass hand Painted Burmese Vase with 11 Fenton Family Signatures

It not often that we have customers ask us to sell pieces from their private collection. When we do sell from a private collection, we select the very best pieces and verify that they are in mint condition. One such piece is this stunning vase in Burmese glass that is inscribed with 11 Fenton Family Member signatures. This hand painted vase features a Martha Reynolds design of stunning flowers with a hummingbird floating n the air. The soft pink of the burmese glass amkes the perfect background and is enhanced by the 22k gold accents. You can see larger photos by viewing our website or by click here.

Fenton Art Glass Silent Night on Cobalt Blue Hammered Colonial Lamp

We got really luck when one of our customers asked if we could sell a few pieces for her. One of my favorite items from her collection is the Fenton Silent Night on Cobalt Blue Satin glass hammered colonial lamp. aside from the fact the hand painting is wonderful, the colonial style lamps are really hard to fact. This lamp is from the 1994 Christmas Collection. Designer Frances Burton has taken Cobalt Blue and created a velvety surface to showcase her beautiful scene. Using metalic paints with a soft shimmer, she has captured the stillness and clarity of a deer who has been touched by the "Star". Her design was the first edition in the Christmas Star Series. Each lamp was a limited edition piece with this lamp being #262 of 500 pieces. The can see larger photos by visiting our Fenton Glass Lamp section or by clicking here.