Fenton Art Glass, the largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in the United States, will mark its centennial anniversary May 4, 2005, 100 years to the day since the company opened for business.

How do you date Fenton Glass?

Check for a small number in the oval that denotes the year. In the 1980s, Fenton added a number 8 to the logo to indicate the decade when the pieces were made. They used a 9 during the 90s and a 0 from 2000 to the present. These numbers may be small and hard to see.

When was Fenton 95th anniversary?

May 4, 2005 Fenton celebrates the companys 95th anniversary; www.fentonartglass.com is launched. Fenton publishes its first book, Fenton Glass: Especially for QVC. In anticipation of its centennial year, Fenton publishes a coffee table book, FENTON: Handcrafted American Glass Artistry. Fenton turns 100 on May 4, 2005!

How do you identify Vintage Fenton?

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+).

How long was Fenton glass in business?

100 years Fenton Art Glass was in business for over 100 years. During that time, it created decorative and functional glassware pieces using only traditional methods. In its era, it was the largest United States-based manufacturer of colorful glass collectibles. Fenton Art Glass claim to fame was its stunning glass colors.

Where does Fenton glass come from?

Fenton Art Glass got its start as a glass decorating company in 1905 painting on plain blanks made by other glassware manufacturers. As demand for the companys designs increased, Fenton began to produce its own glassware lines in 1907 after moving from Ohio to Williamstown, West Virginia.