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Posted 2 years ago
fenton-hob…
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i went to a local auction yesterday and bought a box lot of glass. every piece is the pictures was included in the box. i paid $30 + 10% buyer's premium, so $33 total. and i think i got a fantastic deal! the cranberry tankard jug in the back is amazing and very large at 13+ inches tall. then there is the fenton beaded melon peach blow JIP vase and pitcher. two toothpick holders and a pair of blue candle sticks were also included in the lot. finally the large green victorian compote and delicate blown glass bird candle holder came in the box lot as well. everything was in perfect condition with not a chip, crack or scratch on any piece. none of the pieces are marked by a maker so some im not sure who the maker is. just an awesome set of pieces. i think they look great together.
Fenton GlassFenton Glass Company started in 1905, when brothers Frank and John Fenton s…
Looks like you got the bargin of the day!
thank you officialfuel...i think so too.
Awesome. That yellow bird looks interesting...
Great find! Those will add even more beauty to your already awesome collection!
thank you cindyjune! you always say the nicest things! thanks again!
thank you amber rose, yes i think it is interesting as well i havent seen another one like it.
The tp holder on the left is contemporary "Moon and Star" probably by LE Smith, circa 1960s. Tp on right is "S Repeat" reproduced by LG Wright in the 1960s to 1970s. The tall green compote is the same vintage.
thank you paul71 for the info and thank you as well dishhappy!
wow, some beautiful pieces here.....
Wing! How've you been?
thank you very much wingletts!