Details PLACE OF ORIGIN: France STYLE: Art Deco DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1930s PERIOD: 1930-1939 MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Opaline Glass, Pla 29 Figs. Etling had a major effect on the style of the time and commissioned a large number of statuettes and vessels in opalescent pressed glass. Brown and orange frit over an opal glass base. Cast glass by Shona Firman Get the best deals on Blue Glass Opalescent Glass when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. John Walsh Walsh Glass by Eric Reynolds Click Opalescent Glass to see examples. Art glass using the original Fenton mold designs, including the Fenton emblem, continues to be produced at another factory in nearby Ohio, while handcrafted jewelry and hand painted items will continue to be offered at the new Fenton Art Glass Gift Shop at 2242 Williams Highway, Williamstown, WV 26187.[35][36][37]. An Etling (French) opalescent glass vase decorated with moulded daises makers mark to base, height 22.5 cm An Art Deco French Etling opalescent glass vase, relief moulded with large repeating daisies, moulded maker's mark to base. The URL (web address) is http://www.glass.co.nz/Davidson.htm. Opalescent glass is named for this mysterious gem. Books on Glass There are three kinds of glass which are called "Opalescent". Also referred to as Basket weave. Art Deco Pottery & Porcelain. £14.34 postage. Fig. £460.65. FRENCH ART DECO FRUIT BOWL - Ref 05707 by ETLING (Paris) France, 1930s Thick opalescent molded glass Macassar ebony and chromed metal base The famous one with 4 Macassar balls Made in France, circa 1930s. From a collectors point of view, there is little danger of mistaking the original art Deco opalescent glass with today's production. Tiffany’s opalescent glass was used to create this mosaic featuring scenes from the journey of French missionary, Jacques Marquette, who explored the northern Mississippi River in the 1670s. Fenton has an extensive line of MILK GLASS that also is offered in an array of patterns. Identifying Paul Ysart Glass Paperweights by KevH 1, #2) of GLOWING REPORT. Opalescent glass of this type appears blue in reflected light. 1920s Signed 'Druides' Blowout Glass Vase by R. Lalique. Schneider Glass by Thomas Karman $22.50. The picture on the left shows the subtle golden colour, caused by the light shining through from behind. Web site designed by: Angela M. Bowey. These in turn highlight the opalescence in the glass because they form the thickest section. Sabino have moved to the USA but are still producing high quality pressed glass. Clear class. Art glass by Keith Mahy This is the second part of the London Lampworkers Trilogy covering Pirelli Glass. Opalescent glass is a general term for clear or coloured glass with a milky white opaque or translucent effect often to either the rim (such as Davidson's Pearline range) or centre of the glass item. This particular covered dish, called “Artichoke” is flint glass and was made between 1908-1910. Three rows of holes were also made. In the late 1940s, the top three members of Fenton's management died. All of these designs were converted into metal molds by a Paris mould-maker named Franckhauser, who produced the molds for almost all the major manufacturers of opalescent glass in France in the 1920's and 30's. Clear class. Pinky peach colourway. Returning to the French style of opalescent glass, Rene Lalique, like Emile Galle and Louis Comfort Tiffany, was a jeweler and designer before he turned to glass. Over the next thirty years, they continued to expand Fenton Art Glass, despite a large number of glass factories closing down. £145.87. W 0 in. Carnival Glass from the USA [8], Another type of mark is found on glass baskets. Vase 'Ceylan' also known as 'Aux huit perruches' in moulded-pressed opalescent glass. Stained glass making received a shot in its arm in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s – during the Art Nouveau period – when American glass makers introduced then a recently patented translucent “milky” glass known as opalescent glass in Europe. Other major manufacturers of opalescent glass of the time include the French glassmakers Baccarat and Sabino, Tiffany in the USA and the British Frederick Carder. Depicting 6 birds in flight. He produced figural and decorative work using textured glass, opalescent varieties, and even the multiple plating pioneered by the Americans, termed in French verres superposés. Title: Fenton French Opalescent Hobnail Cornucopia Candle Holder, Status: SOLD, Category: Glass:By Maker:Fenton:Candleholder, Shop: Prairieland Antiques, Description: Pretty French/White Opalescent Hobnail Cornucopia candle holder.....in excellent condition with no chips,cracks or cloudiness.....measures 5 3/4high, 5 X 5 across rim....pretty piece to use and Light wear. French opalescent glass molds of the Art Deco period were done by Franckhause. It recreates the opal's wondrous effects with secret ingredients and a skillful balance of chilling and reheating. . Saint-Gobain – Saint Gobain has been one of the top manufacturers of glass in the world. Visitors to the factory were still able to watch the beadmaking demonstrations and purchase Fenton Art Glass. or Best Offer. We have an article about Davidson's glass on this site if you would like to know more about that company and its glass. [1], Frank Fenton was the designer and decorator. A very striking Art Deco French opalescent glass dish by Lalique designer Pierre D'Avesn. New Zealand Glass book by Angela Bowey Crackle Glass: by S & A Weitman Hand Blown Glass Paperweights. A deep shade of blue and the most sought after. Glass Message Board This included Marius E. Sabino, the Etling commissions, and the work of Pierre D'Avesn. This pattern is possibly available in more colors than other patterns. If you have any questions about glass that you think we can help with, please ask at the Glass Club Message Board. The catalogue price (wholesale, admittedly) for the bird design bowl on the right was eighteen shillings per dozen. Measuring 9.5cm high x 39.5cm diameter. It is usually a glass pressed in molds rather than being blown. 1860 Vallerysthal, Robin on Nest, White Opaline, Mint, Rare, Free Shipping. Rene Lalique's designs were brilliant in their creativity and suitability for bringing out the special features of glass as a medium. AU $21.00 postage. English Carnival Glass by Glen and Stephen Thistlewood There are very few factories making opalescent glass today. Hunebelle - Art Deco French Glass by Jo Smith You can see this effect if you compare these two pictures of the same vase. There were some beautiful pieces made my Louis Comfort Tiffany and Harry Northwood and others which were hand blown into molds that created a raised pattern to which heat was applied. A mistake in naming that stuck because Dogwood only has 4 petals. Me and My Glass Art Deco René Lalique Blue Glass Fuschia Hatpin, circa 1935 [10] The code used numbers for the pattern and letters for the color. [2] At first they painted glass blanks from other glass makers, but started making their own glass when they became unable to buy the materials they needed. Overshot Glass: by S & A Weitman ", Their plans involved laying off 25 employees immediately, and in the following weeks, the rest of their workers would be laid off. Leerdam Glass by Ivo Haanstra This listing is for a Fenton french opalescent glass coin dot large bowl. Fishing Glass Floats by Tom Rizzo This is an interior pattern showing two large cats, the outside pattern is Butterfly and Berry. Peter Raos contemporary art glass or Best Offer. After removing the mold, the piece had a raised pattern comprised largely of heat sensitive glass, which turned milky white when reheated. Made in hobnail, Coin Dot molds, also [1] In 1908 John Fenton left the company and founded the Millersburg glass company in Millersburg, OH. Heavily sculptured glass adding to its striking appearance. The ranges relate specifically to the differences between typical French constituents and some of Joblings constituents. Color shifts from white opalescent to pale blue in different lighting. Made in hobnail, Coin Dot molds, also Mandarin and Empress vases. [7] From June 1996 to July 1998 Fenton marked preferred seconds sold in their gift shop with a sandblasted solid or hollow star. But in contrast, a piece of opalescent glass by one of the lesser known makers can still be found for a fraction of that price. This color enters the palette of French glass makers in the 1840s following experiments in manufacturing. The bowl is in absolutely excellent condition visible from the photos. Art glass by Ray Ansin Colonial green over milk glass, used only on lamps. This color ranges from a deep green to a light yellow green. If you are looking for opalescent glass, you can usually find pieces on offer on ebay. Bottle Pottery & … The 1934 catalogue lists several items over 1000 francs, and one vase (Nadica) cost 3500 francs. Created by glass maker Jacob Rosenthal. Fenton French Opalescent Hobnail what else? Fenton made later issues of the design of this product with a flat top unlike the scalloped version shown. British Glass After the War by Angela Bowey Opalescent glass with blue, yellow and milky white colour waves really comes to life in the light. Lalique made table ware, like the plate on the right, vases, statuettes, all kinds of small glass items, and his very famous car mascots. Model created in 1924. [2], Decorations found on three or more shapes, On August 9, 2007, Fenton Art Glass sent out a press release stating they would "cease... operations over the next few months. And Joblings are still operating in the North East of England, now as a division of Corning Glass, and primarily making Pyrex ware. 9" French Opalescent Glass Thistle Pattern Cake Plate Bakers Stand Brand: Mosser Glassware. The opening of the trough Title: Fenton French Diamond Lace Pink Opalescent Glass Epergne - Marked, Status: SOLD, Category: Glass:By Maker:Fenton:Epergne, Shop: The Antique Chasers, Description: For your consideration is a lovely Fenton French Diamond Lace Pink Opalescent Glass Epergne. 3 3/4 in wide at the feet. The frame is beautiful with Deco details. A cobalt blue carnival treatment made during the U.S.Bicentennial. At the same time, they continued creating new colors. Their "hint of blue" colors round out a dazzling presence. ... Capodimonte European Makers. Antique French opalescent glass compote in ruffled hobnail pattern. Free postage. Jan 4, 2018 - Opalescent Glass. They are the Dewdrop pattern by Elson Glass Co. Elson Glass Company began in 1882 and became the West Virginia Glass Company in 1893. [20], Crests This color combination consists of glass of a different color added to the rim of a piece. It has been said that these other French glass makers were imitators of Lalique. Used on plates, bowls, and bonbons. Opalescent Lalique glass is amongst the most valued and sought-after pressed glass today. Nov 4, 2013 - Explore Kendra Doumitt's board "Opalescent Glass ", followed by 149 people on Pinterest. From 1905 to 1920, the designs made there were heavily influenced by two other glass companies: Tiffany and Steuben. Pressed Glass in Post War Britain by Angela Bowey There were many factories in the USA where this kind of opalescent glass was made during the period 1880 to 1920 (Hobbs, Brockunier; US Glass; Northwood; Fenton; and others). Click on the ad below to see a large grouping of this pattern. Lalique changed the signature on their glass when Rene Lalique died in 1945. Visit the Glass Newsletter Blog Davidson's English Pressed Glass The Richard mark above is on the new 6-inch cameo glass reproduction in Fig. ... i know what pieces fenton produced and can tell fenton from other makers by the quality of the glass. See more ideas about glass, northwood, opalescent. Another glassmaking technique was revived from ancient Egypt. Sowerby: English Pressed Glass 28-29 Richard is so firmly regarded as a French cameo glass maker, it is among the mass-produced cameo glass fakes commonly found in today's market. $14.90 shipping ... Make Offer - Turquoise Blue Opalescent Hobnail Vintage Vase Ruffled Glass Maker ??? The three tiny fishes above show this kind of opalescence. His aim as a glass maker was to produce high quality glass using industrial techniques and some mass production. The pattern is on the outside of the bowl, basket, or plate and the edge has two rows of holes around it. A beautiful French antique Art Deco opalescent bowl by the world re-known maker Sabino of France. [1] The factory at one time was owned by the old West Virginia Glass Company. Shop our lalique france art glass selection from the world’s finest dealers on 1stDibs. INFORMATION about Bagley Glass! The easiest way to do this is to present the newly pressed glass item back to the "glory hole" or furnace entrance, and those parts nearest the heat turn white. Links to useful and interesting glass sites, Useful searches for finding your favourite glass, 1.3% to 1.31% aluminium trioxide (alumina), 0.19% to 0.66% arsenic trioxide (white arsenic). This is the original Victorian glassware that Fenton's Hobnail was modeled after. Greg Smith Contemporary Art glass Lalique and the other French glass makers were so successful with high quality pressed glass, that the firm of James A. Jobling, in England, sought a franchise to make and sell French art glass under license in England. Frank Fenton and Wilmer C. "Bill" Fenton immediately stepped in and took over the positions of President and Vice President, respectively. History of Art Glass Lampworking by Robert Mickelsen An Etling (French) opalescent glass vase decorated with moulded daises makers mark to base, height 22.5 cm An Art Deco French Etling opalescent glass vase, relief moulded with large repeating daisies, moulded maker's mark to base. In October 2017, it was announced that demolition of the factory buildings would begin by the end of 2017, and that the new school, to be named the Williamstown-Waverly Elementary School, will occupy the factory's employee and visitor parking areas. AU $7,500.00. Orrefors Swedish Glass by Bill Geary French art glass is often associated with Art Nouveau, thanks to the work of Emile Gallé, Daum Frères, and René Lalique.Gallé was considered the medium’s king, establishing the town of Nancy as a center for art glass.After his passing in 1904, Daum Frères became the preeminent name. Stunning French Art Deco chandelier with four Opalescent glass shades having clear and green color. [4], During the Great Depression and World War II, Fenton produced practical items (such as mixing bowls and tableware) due to shortages. This page was last edited on 16 January 2021, at 01:23. Moser. The first item to be painted with the decoration was an egg. CLOSE UP OF THE 1930s ARRERS DECO FRENCH OPALESCENT GLASS HAZELNUT BOWL SET. In 1940, Fenton started selling Hobnail items in French Opalescent, Green Opalescent and Cranberry Opalescent. Makers of Art Nouveau glass include Bohemian manufacturers Loetz, Kralik, Pallme-König and Rindskopf, French makers Lalique, Baccarat and Daum, Richardsons and John Walsh from the UK, and Tiffany and Dugan from USA. Impressed Sabino France to the interior centre. The Hobnail pattern glass would become the top-selling line and allowed the Fenton company to exist during WWII and to expand after the war. Light wear. No material from this website may be copied or reproduced without written permission from Angela M. Bowey. Jun 25, 2020 - Explore Ron Geddes's board "Northwood Glass" on Pinterest. In 1986, George W. Fenton, Frank's son, took over as President of the company. Also called Crystal. Making of a Gold Ruby Glass Vase at Gibraltar René Lalique (French, 1860-1945) A ‘Colombes’ Pendant, designed in 1920 opalescent glass, mould-blown, frosted, and polished, with blue staining; Marcilhac no.1659 4cm long, engraved ‘R.Lalique’ Sold for £ 525 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2019 Useful searches for finding your favourite glass £40.89 postage. Some of the better known makers are Rene Lalique, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Fenton Glassworks, Northwood and Sabino. Pieces were made using old molds Bennett owned (some of them were first used by Cambridge Glass). Back to the Glass Museum home page. One is the blue-tinged semi-opaque or clear glass with milky opalescence in its centre, typical of Lalique, Sabino, and Jobling's. Opalescent glass known as dripping icicles or frozen ice by Ezan, one of the best French glass makers, from the 1930s with copper finish frame chandelier. The pattern (registered number 777134) is known as 'Flowers' from their 'Opalique' line, made using molds from renown French mold maker 'Frankhauser'. Tiffany created totally new colors in glass, new types of glass unparalleled in depth and coloration, and used glass in new forms that evoked the forms of nature. This opalescent effect is produced by re-heating parts of the molten glass when it has just started to cool, and heat-sensitive chemicals in the glass turn the re-heated sections white. A GROUP OF FRENCH AND SWEDISH CONTEMPORARY ART GLASS VESSELS VARIOUS MAKERS AND MARKS, 20TH CENTURY The French comprising a St. Louis Art Verrier large shallow center bowl with band of bosses around foot, impressed mark 'ART VERRIER/ST.L'; the Swedish comprising an Orrefors blue opalescent glass shaped bowl, signed in etch to base and with 'PU 3090/1'; and two Ann Warff for … [26], Overlays Overlays are a type of cased glass. But the many different colors were the work of Jacob Rosenthal, a famous glass chemist who is known for developing chocolate and golden agate glass. Height: 2.5 inches. Blue flowers with five petals. All of the pressed glass described in this article is marked with the manufacturers name and/or a registration number which identifies the manufacturer and the date. 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URL to this page: It has a silvertone or gray oval label with a F in script Fenton, Handmade in U.S.A. all in black print. Moser. Vaseline Glass Collectors Inc. reports that Mosser made Guernsey's later pieces. Fig. French makers Lalique and Sabino , and Jobling from England are all well known for their opalescent art deco glass production. £85.22. Fenton Art Glass says it's exploring the sales of one or more of its product lines."[34]. Opalescent glass was first developed and patented by John Lafarge in 1879, but it was Tiffany who created the masterworks in glass for which he is still so well known today. £1,433.75. Lalique still make many of the same pieces from the same (presumably renewed) molds. Where the glass handles of the baskets are attached to the base of the basket a stamp is made. Its design formed by stylised flower heads arranged symmetrically around its center. The Kokomo Opalescent Glass factory tour takes you through the entire process of making art glass, from raw materials to the finished product. [9] The marks began in the 1950s and were instituted by Frank M. and Bill Fenton. It stands approx. You could also check out our Recommended Books on Glass. Set of 2, Hobnail, French White Opalescent, 8 Inch Vases with Double Crimped Top Rim, made by Fenton Art Glass Co. Pattern: Hobnail Opalescent, made by Fenton Art Glass Item Description: Fenton, Hobnail … Gallé was considered the medium’s king, establishing the town of Nancy as a center for art glass. Lalique French Art Glass. [32] In an open letter in August 2008, company president George Fenton said that thanks to the buying frenzy, the company had been able to institute some reforms, and wouldn't be closing in the foreseeable future. Then another layer of crystal was gathered over the frit.[29]. New Zealand Glass History Some of the patterns used on items produced by Fenton were: Fenton made hundreds of different colors of glass over the time they were open. Tiffany called this kind of glass "Opalescent Optic" or "Opalescent Reactive". Links to useful and interesting glass sites A new book on Pirelli Glass. "Pâte de verre" was a technique using moulds filled with crushed glass and metallic oxides, heated until the glass fused. It was during the Art Nouveau period that opalescent glass became quite popular. FRENCH ART DECO FOUNTAIN TABLE LAMP. In Glassware > Fenton Glass > Show & Tell. Venini Glass by Ursula Losch This third kind of opalescent glass is normally made from two layers of glass. 28-29 Richard is so firmly regarded as a French cameo glass maker, it is among the mass-produced cameo glass fakes commonly found in today's market. All of these designs were converted into metal molds by a Paris mould-maker named Franckhauser, who produced the molds for almost all the major manufacturers of opalescent glass in France in the 1920's and 30's. Ca. Created by attempting to make a cranberry opalescent that could be used in pressed molds. The fruit and leaves are raised from the surface (the thickest parts of the vase) and they are more opalescent than the rest of the body (more opaque and opal-colored). The piece starts out as a ball of glass that is rolled in small pieces of broken glass called frit. Lalique was not interested, Sabino wanted too much money, and so in 1934 Joblings analysed the constituents of opalescent glass, commissioned Franckhauser to make some molds, ran an in-house competition amongst staff for new designs, and launched their own series of coloured and opalescent quality pressed glass in 1934. The opalescent colour is produced by the slower cooling of the molten glass in those parts which are thick, causing some crystallization inside the glass. Moulded mark "D'Avesn France" … Signed “R.Lalique”. [31] However, on December 4, 2007, Fenton Art Glass released a press statement, saying that due to an unexpected buying frenzy and internal restructuring, the company would stay open until at least the spring of 2008. This included Marius E. Sabino, the Etling commissions, and the work of Pierre D'Avesn. These were made in several colours as well as clear and opalescent. Whitefriars Glassworks and Powell Glass AU $145.00. The table below show some typical mixtures for the ingredients of opalescent glass. Frank M. Fenton had glass chemist Charles Goe develop a way to make it since the way it was made was long forgotten. This vase was commissioned by Etling, a retail shop in Paris during the 1920's and 30's. Etling? [19], Carnival colors[20] The color of carnival glass is the color of the applied treatment not the color of the piece of glass. Etling French Opalescent Glass Madonna Figurine... From marks4antiques.com - The most updated price guides and makers' marks research online Over 15 years of helping our members An outstanding ultra rare Art Deco oval bowl (Jardiniere) from the 1930's in heavy moulded opalescent glass, by the renowned French glass makers from Anderlys in northern Paris, Verlys Prised by collectors, this highly sought after bowl stunningly rendered in Verlys ‘poissons’ (koi fish) pattern is beautifully presented in opalescent glass. Colin Terris Glass Designer Cased glass is made up of different colors in layers. List of Glass Manufacturers Companies in France. Vallerysthal: This is another French glass house, which has made some very nice vaseline glass around the turn of the century. Cracks to base. Many of the molds for French opalescent glass of the Art Deco period were done by Franckhauser, who did work for Sabino and other contemporaries of Lalique. [9], Fenton used a coding system to describe the items it produced. Glass Apothecary Vials by Walt Rigling Global shipping available. Fenton Art Glass Considering the importance of glass in varied & amongst the biggest industries in the world, here is the list of Top 10 glass manufacturers in France. Opalescent glass known as dripping icicles or frozen ice by Ezan one of the best French glass makers from the 19... Category Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants The bottles were made in French opalescent glass with the hobnail pattern.[5]. However, the factory remained open as a jewelry making operation, producing handcrafted glass beads and Teardrop earrings. 3rd Edition book US$33.90 plus pp. The outer layer contained heat reactive components such as bone ash. 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