Posted 2 years ago
vivsmama
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Received this from my Aunt. I don't know anything about Fenton glass or what pattern this is, but I find it very pretty.
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This is not a hobnail, bu has star type designs - it is marked with Fenton sticker and emblem in the bottom. Just don't know the pattern - what is it called? Unknown value.
a good resource for Fenton is the Fenton Fanatics website that has online catalogs. Can't see the details in your images to determine a possible pattern.
http://fentonfan.com/index.html
also, to help date baskets you can look at the handler's mark where the handle is joined to the basket. Here is a link to Fenton basket handler marks:
http://www.fentonartglass.com/collectors/basket-handler-marks
looks like it may be the Ruby Fine Cut and Block Basket on the back page of the 1982 catalog.
http://fentonfan.com/catalog/1982january/1982january.swf
BTW existing posts can be edited to add or change images and text, as well as update mystery status.