How to Find a Price on Fenton Glass
Frank and John Fenton started their own glass business in 1905 with a glass works in Williamstown, W.V. Fenton glass is handmade, using molds into which the glass is pressed, and further work is done after removal. The company is still producing collectible glass today. If you are interested in Fenton glassware and want to compare prices, there are a number of books and online resources you can use.
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Consult Fenton Art Glass 1907-1939: Identification & Value Guide, 2nd edition, by Margaret and Kenn Whitmyer, for full-color photographs of the glass, with quotes by Frank Fenton. Original catalog details are included, and glassware is arranged by type. Prices are current as of 2002, but the details of individual glass types, background and authority of the experienced authors still stand.
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Look in Fenton Art Glass Patterns 1939-1980: Identification & Value Guide, by Margaret and Kenn Whitmyer, which picks up the story where the above volume leaves off, adding details about Crest, Spiral Optic, Coin Dot and Hobnail, which are the book's major chapters.
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Read Fenton Art Glass: A Centennial of Glass Making 1907 to 2007, by Debbie and Randy Coe, for a survey of prices and styles encompassing the entire history of Fenton all in one book. There are over 575 color photographs of thousands of Fenton categories like Chocolate, Opalescent, Carnival, Stretch, Art Glass, Hobnail, Burmese, Rosalene, Animals and Holiday. Also included is a top-rate bibliography and index with a list of collectors.
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Consult Warman's Fenton Glass: Identification and Price Guide, by Mark Moran, to verify the authenticity of the glass. The book gives details to identify fakes and authentic items. It has over 1,000 color images, company history and pricing details; and its author is an editor of Antique Trader Weekly and a dealer.
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Search Replacements.com, a service that lets you search for old glassware of many types, including Fenton, and buy or sell replacements of it. Even if you do not want to buy, you can check current prices to get a sense of the market for your Fenton glass. Start by typing "Fenton" into the search box, then view the pictures to find a match for the item you want to price.
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