We are very pleased to present this beautiful first or second year Fenton Burmese tapered flared rim vase, beautifully hand painted by Sandy Walsh. Our vase dates between 1970 and 1972 featuring the 1962+ Hand Painted by Fenton sticker, the 1970 black & gold Glass-maker sticker, carrying the the Burmese history pamphlet that were only used from 1969 to 1971. What the vase does not have is the 1973+ Fenton oval logo, positively dating the hand painted vase to prior to 1973. Our lovely vase weighs 1# 2 oz. measures 3.75 x 3.75 x 7.25 inches tall. xxxxxxxxxxxx. On September 1, 1960, Fenton family friend, church associate, and chemist, Charlie Goe was hired from the American Cyanamid Chemical Co. Ike Willard was the glass-maker at the time, but didn't have enough hours in the day to accomplish glass and color research. Charlie seized the mantle, and was aided (2 days / week) by Dr. Alexander Silverman, a noted glass technician, and the Chairman of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh. Through the 1960s, Charlie contributed much to the Fenton business, with his development of their famed Vasa Murrhina and Rosalene formulas. However, the single most important development in Charlie Goe’s career, was his invention of the Fenton Burmese Glass. xxxxxxxxxxxx.After several years of work, in October of 1969, Charlie in a cold sweat, dragged Frank Fenton to a lehr so Frank could see the Burmese glass coming out. The pieces were gorgeous, and the Burmese era had begun. As per Mt. Washington, the Fenton formula contained both Uranium Oxide & Colloidal Gold which reacted together to form a rich Custard look after the first fire. During the second fire, the yellow glass takes on a Salmon blush color, due to the expansion of the gold molecules, and their bonding to the Uranium Oxides, resulting in greater strength, becoming that which is called a Nucleated Glass. Though Charlie Goe had achieved a life’s ambition, the cruel vicissitudes of fate, never allowed Charlie to see his Burmese in production. Subsequent to triumphantly presenting his baby to Frank Fenton, he went to play a game of handball that same afternoon. After his game, and while accepting congratulations in the locker room, poor Charlie Goe suffered a massive heart attack, and passed immediately. xxxxxxxxxxxx. ***Here is a quick note for our Fenton collectors: The first artist signed Fenton glass appeared ca. 1967, coinciding with the founding of the Fenton Factory Decorating Department in the late 1960s, and began as the artisans’ whole signature. This style survived until approximately 1980, when a corporate decision was made to change to a first initial and last name signature. This date is placed as the line of demarcation, as we have identified the full shade signature of verified Fenton artist (and several others), Jackie DeLancey, on a 1978 to 1979 Cameo Satin glass, shaded brushed brass finger ring handled #7204-CD hammered Colonial contract lamp, only made in 1978 & 1979. Subsequent post 1980 Jackie DeLancy & signatures of other artists, show only the first initial, with full first names apparent in the 1970s.

Excellent condition - very minor wear