Fenton Glass: Colored Hobnail When you see the whitish tinge around the neck and on some of the hobnails, you know your piece is “opalescent.”

Is hobnail a Fenton?

Fenton. Milk Glass Hobnail becomes Fentons flagship pattern. Years later, Bill Fenton fondly recalls Hobnail as our bread and butter line.

Is all hobnail milk glass Fenton?

Just about every Fenton shape has been produced in hobnail milk glass. Pre-1958 Fenton milk glass is said to be easily distinguishable because it is less dense, less opaque, than their milk glass made from 1958 onwards.

Are Fenton pieces always marked?

Fenton uses snap rings, so most of their pieces will not have a pontil mark. Pontil marks might look like a chip in the glass, a bumpy lump, or a dimple in the bottom of the glass.

How can you tell if you have a Fenton lamp?

Fenton uses snap rings, so most of their pieces will not have a pontil mark. Pontil marks might look like a chip in the glass, a bumpy lump, or a dimple in the bottom of the glass. Again look very closely for a light oval mark. The key to identifying if an item is Fenton is the pattern and the basic mould shape.

How is Fenton hobnail made?

Although the shape and surface patterns of Fenton glass is usually produced by pressing the glass into a mold, it was hand-pressed and hand finished, and the Fenton company has always aimed for good quality hand made glass.

How can you tell vintage Fenton Glass?

Look for a Fenton tag (used before 1970), look for the Fenton mark (“Fenton” in an oval), look for “F” in an oval, indicating another companys mold was used (1983+). (See below for more info on marks.)

Why is Fenton glass so valuable?

Fenton Art Glass is known for its rich, vibrant colors and sculpted motifs. During its 100+ years in business, it produced several pressed glass styles and patterns. Most pieces were fabricated in clear crystal, although Fenton also produced some colored satin glassware.

Is Fenton made in Taiwan?

It is not surprising that Carnival Glass is being made in China - the glassmaking skills are undoubtedly present in that country, and indeed Fenton Art Glass had glass made in China and marketed it under the Fenton International label.