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.