We are very pleased to offer this lovely pre-logo Fenton Milk Glass Diamond Lace epergne set in Fentons #1948-A, 10 inch Apartment size, produced from 1949 to 1957. This actual form was actually finished in French Opal w/ Aqua Crest, Blue Opal w/ Silver Crest, French Opalescent w/ Emerald crest, Blue Opalescent, French Opalescent, and our Milk Glass. This footed & double crimp base + 3 horn epergne is a fine intermediate size at 10.5 x 10.5 x 9 inches tall, weighing 4#, with this size (mentioned above) known as an Apartment epergne. Our example is in wonderful condition, and is a fine Fenton collectible, currently listing in the $80-$95 range. Research consulted: Fenton Art Glass 1907 to 1939, 2nd Ed. & Fenton Art Glass Patterns 1939 to 1980 2nd Ed., AND Fenton Art Glass Colors 1939 to 1980 / all by Margaret & Kenn Whitmyer; The Big Book of Fenton Glass 1940 to 1970 AND Fenton Glass Compendium Volume 1 (1940 to 1970), / both by John Walk. xxxxxxxxxxxx. The first hobnail item made by Fenton Art Glass was in 1935, and constituted a French opalescent lamp font. 1936 to 1938 saw the first real production of hobnail pieces in the form of the first L.G. Wright contract Rare (6) part mold full size barber bottles, and examples with the abbreviated three ring necks, were sold to Wrigley of Chicago in 1938, along with puff boxes, all topped with wooden lids. Between 1938 & 1980, Hobnail patterns were collected with genuine fervor, with Fenton producing no less than 49 separate colors of hobnail glass, some supplied for decades and others for short stretches of years. Colors of glass and Scarcity provide a wide range of values, and collectors interest for Fenton hobnail items.

Excellent condition