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Title: Fenton
Post by: scavo on December 09, 2011, 08:08:51 PM
Apparently this is Fenton Persian Medallion (on the inside) and Grape and Cable on the outside.

I believe it's a fruit bowl, 10" across.

I cannot see a mark. If it has one, would it be obvious?

How can you tell a reissue from an original 1910/20 piece?

David Doty's Carnival Glass website (http://www.ddoty.com/persmedallion.html) mentions that there are reissues but it isn't clear to me what has been reissued or how to spot an original. Any further light would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Fenton
Post by: Paul S. on December 09, 2011, 08:19:48 PM
Wouldn't wear be one of the obvious indicators of age  -  especially if, as you are saying, the originals were issued that long ago?
Title: Re: Fenton
Post by: Lustrousstone on December 09, 2011, 08:27:33 PM
It talks about reissued unmarked amethyst plates and doesn't mention reissused fruit bowls at all, so I would think you are pretty safe with this one being original. There's a lot of old Fenton in the UK. The mark is quite large and either Fenton in a moulded script or Fenton in a oval.
Title: Re: Fenton
Post by: scavo on December 09, 2011, 11:28:25 PM
This one is unmarked.

Possibly made for a retailer? Or even faked???? Old news but informs this thread:
http://antiques-collectibles-auction-news.com/2007/08/18/fenton-glass-to-close/

Faking was a concern in 2007 ...?
Title: Re: Fenton
Post by: jsmeasell on December 10, 2011, 01:20:45 AM
This item is an "original" Fenton in blue Carnival glass (dating from 1910-12) and has not been reproduced.

After Fenton announced its closure in 2007, a groundswell of orders enabled the company to restructure its finances and continue on, although producing fewer new lines. In July 2011, the company announced the cessation of its traditional pressed and blown production. We are currently making beads and hope to produce some industrial glass, but our large multi-pot furnaces and all of our tanks are now cold. 
Title: Re: Fenton
Post by: scavo on December 10, 2011, 10:52:53 PM
Wow. Thanks for that positive news James.

So, my carnival glass bowl is 100 years old!
Any ideas of how many were made in those 2 years? Would it be quite rare now?
Title: Re: Fenton
Post by: Lustrousstone on December 11, 2011, 03:09:17 PM
I think James might mean 1920, not 1912.
Title: Re: Fenton
Post by: scavo on December 11, 2011, 03:45:25 PM
I read 1910-12 elsewhere also.
Title: Re: Fenton
Post by: Lustrousstone on December 11, 2011, 07:53:46 PM
My carnival glass book shows a 1924 ad for the fruit bowl.
Title: Re: Fenton
Post by: scavo on December 11, 2011, 08:51:33 PM
My carnival glass book shows a 1924 ad for the fruit bowl.

Could I see a scan, please?
Title: Re: Fenton
Post by: suzzi on December 15, 2011, 03:14:48 AM
Hi there. www.ddoty.com is a great site for Carnival Glass. Lots of info and easily navigated.
Title: Re: Fenton
Post by: scavo on December 15, 2011, 06:04:45 PM
Hi there. www.ddoty.com is a great site for Carnival Glass. Lots of info and easily navigated.

Yes, I linked to the site earlier. It is a bit of a confusing site as the information is not clear at all.
Title: Re: Fenton
Post by: crystalprismworld on July 16, 2012, 03:21:16 AM
hello

anyone still discussing regarding this Fenton?  I have a question.
Title: Re: Fenton
Post by: Lustrousstone on July 16, 2012, 06:51:26 AM
Welcome to the board. Ask your question but if it's not about Persian Medallion, start a new thread