Fenton Fairy Lights, 1953 - 2002
A Research Paper
by
Raymond & Barbara CarverAcknowledgements
With gratitude for the support and generous contributions furnished throughout the preparation of this research paper on fairy lights, we wish to thank the following persons.
Frank Fenton
Fenton Art Glass Company
Ferill J. Rice President, F.A.G.C.A. John Tannery
Portland, Michigan
Lloyd & Nan Graham
Newbury Park, California
Pam Gray – Pacific
Palisades, California
Shirley Potter
Grand Rapids, Ohio
Author's Preface
This research paper is directed toward all the collectors, dealers and hobbyists who enjoy fairy lights. We sincerely hope that every collector/reader will discover something new and interesting about fairy lights. The decision was made to assemble this research paper because of the renewed interest in Fenton fairy lights and increased demand for more information among the interested collectors.
Introduction
Most serious collectors, whether they start out that way or not, are students of history. We are wise enough to authenticate our collections and compile records of our findings. By doing so, many serious collectors become an "authority" and are often called upon by their counterparts to share their information. This "research" is by no means complete, it is however as correct as possible. Any corrections, additions or comments are welcome and wanted! Please attempt to confirm all data with hard evidence, such as photocopies of publications, photo's of fairy lights, etc.
Fairy lamps are not new, however publications written about them seem to be very uncommon. And yet fairy lamps are considered by many a valuable collectible, high in popularity and very sought after in the collectibles market. Our research indicates that these candle-burning lamps rate among the "scarce" collectibles. Could it be that due to the very nature of their usage, numerous fairy lamps were shattered due to heat generated from the burning candles?
By nature every collector wants to know: what is it, who made it, how old is it, by what distinguishing facts or other means can reliable recognition be made, is it being reproduced, how is the copy different from the original, and of course, "What is it worth?" We will endeavor to answer each of these appropriate questions as they relate to fairy lamps in general and Fenton products specifically.
Origin of Fairy Lamps
The last year or two has witnessed a renewed interest in "fairy lamps" as a significant collectible. Their rise in popularity is not surprising to many Fenton collectors. A simple definition of a fairy lamps is a lamp that uses a candle, not oil, (with a few exceptions) for illumination. When illuminated, the lamps satiny blush and brilliant colors captivate collectors, dealers and laymen alike.
Fairy lamps are an product of the Victorian period - 1840's to 1905. It was during the early years that fairy lamps, generally deemed old-fashioned and sometimes rare pieces of art, made their famous arrival. During that period many companies produced and marketed wax goods. However, it is generally agreed that the Clarke family of London, England introduced the "improved" candle light to the world. In 1844, a George Miller Clarke applied to the British Patent Office in London for a patent on a certain "improvement in night lights." The specification was numbered 10,029. In 1857, Samuel Clarke, another member of the family, received Patent No. 961 under the same classification.
During that time frame the Clarke name continues to appear on numerous patents for a variety of unique lamps and their reputation for fine craftsmanship grew. The addition of colorful glass and porcelain shades and cups expanded their sales. They also introduced brass, nickel and silver plated standards to hold the lamps. The fairy lamps registered by Clarke were sold under the names of "Pyramid", "Fairy", "Fairy Pyramid", "Wee Fairy", Burglar's Horror" and "Cricklite." All of these names were registered in the United States, as well as in Great Britain. The fairy lamps were commonly referred to as night lights and also vigil lights. Although none of these lamps was offered as a "votive light," many people used them on home alters before holy pictures. When Queen Victoria's Jubilee was celebrated in 1887, numerous souvenirs were placed on sale in her honor. Samuel Clarke designed a fairy lamp in the shape of a crown, which proved very popular.
The candle-burning fairy lamps were soon widely accepted because they proved to be safer and did not demand the continuous vigil required with oil-burning lamps. Clarke's advertisements for their fairy lamps emphasized the safety of their design. They also guaranteed the lamps to be free from the flickering which was an unacceptable characteristic of standard oil-burning lamps.
Samuel Clarke purchased his glass supplies from strongly established and highly respected businesses such as Worcester Royal Porcelain Company, Ltd., George Davidson & Company, Ltd., Stuart and Sons, Ltd., of the Red House Glass Works, Stourbridge and last but not least Thomas Webb & Sons, Ltd. who supplied shades and cups made of Queen's Burmese. These and other suppliers enhanced the image of Clarke fairy lamps. The fact that shades and bases were interchangeable gave each customer the liberty of purchasing a shade and base of their own choice, consequently fairy lamps did not necessarily originate with matching parts.
It is commonly accepted that Clarke had an agent and business in America that sold fairy lamps. Clarke had his own original trademark which incorporated a small fairy with a wand in the center of each base encircled by the words "Clarke Fairy Pyramid, Trade Mark." It is unknown why Samuel Clarke selected this trademark. The Phoenix Glass Works, of Pittsburgh, was granted the sole rights to manufacture under the Clarke patents for distribution in the United States. The company continued to be listed as a supplier of fairy lamps in New Jersey between 1887-1888. After this period, the name of Clarke disappears from all records but the business was continued under the firm name of F. W. Kralert & Company. Mr. Kralert was a native of Austria and in 1891 was listed as one of the prominent businessmen of Newark.
The firm of Hobbs, Brocunier & Company of Wheeling, West Virginia, established in 1861 manufactured fairy lamps labeled "Acorn Lamps." This factory was acquired by the United States Glass Company around 1891.
Burmese was created by Frederick Shirley of the Mt. Washington Glass Company, New Bedford, Massachusetts. In 1881 he combined a formula using uranium oxide (used in making yellow or custard glass) with gold (used as a coloring agent for ruby glass). The end result was a yellow or custard glass with edges that turned to a red blush when reheated. The new glass was named Burmese and was patented on December 15, 1885. The name Burmese itself is often attributed to Queen Victoria, who was said to have exclaimed that the rich tones reminded her of a Burmese sunset. However, the name was already in use by the time Frederick Shirley went to England with his royal offerings. Charles W. Goe, a Fenton Glass Company employee, recaptured the magic formula for Burmese in 1969 and Burmese entered the Fenton line in 1970. In 1978, Levay ordered Burmese Fairy Lights from the Fenton Glass Company. These were decorated with handpainted purple violets. The color code was BV.
William H. Barr of Steubenville, Ohio was granted a mechanical patent for the process of creating opalescent glassware, in 1888. It required the addition of calcium phosphate to the glass formula and then reheating the specific section of the article where the opalescent features were desired.
History of Fenton Art Glass Company
The Fenton Art Glass Company was founded in 1905 by Frank L. Fenton and his brother John W. Fenton in an old glass factory building in Martins Ferry, Ohio. They began by painting decorations on glass blanks made by other glass manufacturers. Soon, being unable to get the glass they needed, they decided to produce their own glass. The first glass from the new Fenton factory in Williamstown, West Virginia, was made on January 2, 1907.
Frank L. Fenton's desire to develop new and unusual colors helped to keep Fenton in the forefront of the handmade art glass industry. During the years from 1905 to the 1920's, Fenton design was heavily influenced by the artists at Tiffany and Steuben. In late 1907, Fenton introduced "Iridescent" glass. This glass, now known as "Carnival" glass, is a popular collectible today.
During the 1930's and 1940's, Fenton produced practical items, such as mixing bowls and tableware to get through the depression and WW II shortages. They continued working on developing a wide array of new colors. In the late 1940's, the top three members of the Fenton management team died, leaving Frank M. Fenton, age 33, and Wilmer C. (Bill) Fenton, age 25, to step in and take over as President and Vice President. In spite of other glass factories closing at a rapid rate, Frank and Bill led the Fenton factory through significant American growth for the next 30 years.
In 1986, the leadership of the company passed on to the third generation, with George W. Fenton, Frank M's son, taking over as President. Today twelve Fenton family members work together along with over 560 employees to create handmade glass artistry that is loved by collectors around the world. Fenton is known for its beautiful colors and patterns. Each piece of glass is an artistic creation by skilled glass workers and decorators.
©2000 Fenton Art Glass
Fenton Art Glass Company
700 Elizabeth Street
Williamstown, WV 26187
The following table documents nearly fifty years of Fenton fairy light production. It would be a "a miracle" if it was 100% complete or error free. If you have additional information to add or have found errors in the data, please contact Ray and Barbara. They are very interested in continuing their research and would be very pleased to hear from you.
Their e-mail address is: revracr@aol.com
Fenton Fairy Lights
1953 - 2002
FENTON # 1167 3 pc. Hobnail - Fairy Lights
The ware # 1167 Hobnail Fairy Lamp was introduced in 1993 as a three-piece design. The Hobnail pattern is used on both the chimney and base, with the base having a crest included. A standard Fenton candleholder separates the chimney and base. The # 1167 Hobnail Fairy Lamp has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
1167 - OQ 2001 Iridized Violet w/Milk glass Crest and candle insert Fenton, 2001 Sales Catalog 1167 - SC 1993 - 94 Silver Crest on Milk Fenton, 1993 Sales Catalog 1167 - RN 1994 - 95 Red Carnival Fenton, 1994 Sales Catalog 1167 - IQ 1994 only Rose Magnolia Carnival, with Sea Mist Green candle insert QVC QVC # 1167 2001 Iridized Cobalt Blue w/Milk glass Crest and candle insert QVC QVC # FENTON # 1403 3 pc. Fairy Light
The ware # 1403 Fairy Light was introduced, incorporating their square folded base design and the opalescent coin dot pattern. It has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
1403 - CR Cranberry Opalescent, Coin Dot Limited Prod. for Levay
Levay Catalog Supplement.
FENTON # 1505 2 pc. Mary Gregory - Fairy Lamps
The ware # 1505 Fairy Lamp was introduced in 1997 as a two piece design, 5" tall, with the Mary Gregory style of painting on the chimney. The # 1505 Fairy Lamp has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
1505 - DW
1997 Mary Gregory style, on Cranberry with a Crystal Base Martha Reynolds Fenton, 1997 Sales Catalog 1505 - LC2
1997 Log Cabin Scene on Cranberry Francis Burton Fenton Sample for Tamarac Visitors Center, WV Arts 1505 - MZ
2002 Mary Gregory style, on Cranberry with a Crystal Base "Daydreaming" Stacy Williams Fenton, 2002 Sales Catalog FENTON # 1610 3 pc. Fairy Lamp
The ware # 1610 Fairy Lamp was introduced in 1998, as a three-piece hand painted design, incorporating their new "Royal Purple" glass. It has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
1610 - N4 1998
Royal Purple, "Historic Collection w/Colonial Scroll" design. Limited to 2950 pc Frances Burton
Fenton 1998, Sales Catalog
1610 1998
Royal Purple w/ Butterfly and Moon Flowers K. Spindler Fenton Gift Shop, Whimsy/Sample
FENTON # 1700 2 pc. Plain - Fairy Lights
The ware # 1700 Fairy Light was introduced in 1972. It is a two piece design, 4 1/2" tall, with a Diamond Optic pattern in the chimney and a smaller external diamond pattern on the base. The chimney is often hand painted. The 40th. anniversary of Fenton's Ruby was celebrated in 1981 with the reissue of the Roses on Ruby Fairy Light. The # 1700 Plain Fairy Light has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
1700 - CW 1994 - 98 Pansies on Cranberry Frances Burton Fenton, 1994 - 98 Catalogs 1700 - FP 1991 - 92 Vining Garden on Sea Mist QVC (?) 1700 - GF 1985 - 86 Gray Mist Fenton, 1985 - 86 Sales Catalog 1700 - LR 1979 - 80 Love Rose on Ruby (disc. July 1980) Fenton, 1979 - 80 Sales Catalog 1700 - KB 1995 only Roses on Burmese QVC # C16390 1700 - RD 1978 - 88 Roses on Ruby w/Crystal base Fenton, 1978 -88 Sales Catalogs 1700 - RH 1972 - 81 Holly on Ruby Fenton, 1977 - 81 Sales Catalog 1700 - RU 1972 - 86 Ruby Confirmed C1700 - ZX 1997 Cranberry Opalescent, Diamond Optic (struck), HP White Floral pattern QVC # 42862 C1700 - 3A 1997 Diamond Optic, Misty Blue Satin w/ HP Vining Pink Purple & Blue Floral QVC # C38607 C1700 - 8S 1993 Diamond Optic, Ocean Blue w/ HP Pink Floral QVC # C11593 Special Orders / Samples / (?)
1700 1977 only Flower & Butterfly on Ruby Louise Piper, Sample Louise Piper Fenton Gift Shop, Whimsy/Sample 1700 1977 only Thistle & Butterfly on Ruby Louise Piper, Sample Louise Piper Fenton Gift Shop, Whimsy/Sample 1700 1979 only Cameo Opalescent Fenton Gift Shop, Whimsy/Sample 1700 1982 only Cranberry Opalescent Coin Dot Chimney Fenton Gift Shop, Whimsy/Sample 1700 1995 only Old Mill Stream on Burmese Marilyn Wagner, Special Order Marilyn Wagner Fenton Glass, Independent Design 1700 1995 only Doe & Fawn on Burmese Marilyn Wagner, Special Order Marilyn Wagner Fenton Glass, Independent Design 1700 1995 only Pink Dogwood on Burmese Marilyn Wagner, Special Order Marilyn Wagner Fenton Glass, Independent Design 1700 1995 only Roses & Violets on Burmese Marilyn Wagner, Special Order Marilyn Wagner Fenton Glass, Independent Design 1700 1998 Fruit & Floral on Cobalt Blue K.J. Spindler Fenton Gift Shop, Whimsy/Sample FENTON # 1803 3 pc. Fern Optic - Fairy Lights
The ware # 1803 Fairy Light was introduced in 1989 as a three piece design, 6 3/4" tall, with a square Fern Optic Crimp base and chimney. The standard Fenton crystal candle holder is used. The # 1803 Fern Optic Folded Base Fairy Light was produced in the following colors and dates.
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
1803 - GO 1985 Green Opalescent, Fem Optic Fenton, 1985 Catalog Supplement. 1803 - XC 1989 only Persian Blue Opalescent, Fern Optic Fenton, 1989 Sales Catalog FENTON # 1892 2 pc. Fern- Fairy Lights
The ware # 1892 Fairy Light was introduced in 1982 as a two piece design, 4 1/2" tall, with the Fern pattern in the chimney and base. The # 1892 Fern Fairy Light has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
1892 - CC
1982 - 84
Country Cranberry Fenton, 1982 - 84 Sales Catalogs FENTON # 2040 3 pc. Square Crimp Base - Fairy Lamps
The ware # 2040 Fairy Lamp was introduced in 1997 as a three piece design, 7 1/2" tall, with a square folded base, standard chimney shape and usually the standard crystal Fenton candle holder. The # 2040 Square Folded Base Fairy Lamp has been produced in the following colors and patterns:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
2040 - TP 1997
"Historic Collection" Hydrangeas on Topaz Opalescent Fenton 1997, Sales Catalog FENTON # 2090 & 2092 1 pc. Fairy Lights
The Fenton Art Glass Company started producing Fairy Lights in 1953, with the introduction of ware # 2090 which was electrified and ware # 2092 with a candleholder. They were both of a one piece design, 6 inches tall with a Swirled Feather pattern in a satin finish.
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
2092 - BA
1953 - 54 Blue Opalescent Satin Finish Fenton, Book 2, page 123 2092 - CR
1953 - 54 Cranberry Opalescent Satin Finish
Fenton, Book 2, page 25 2092 - FA
1953 - 54 French Opalescent Satin Finish Fenton, Book 2, page 123 2092 - GA
1953 - 54 Green Opalescent Satin Finish Fenton, Book 2, page 56 2092 - RA
1953 - 54 Rose Opalescent Satin Finish Fenton, Book 2, page 123 FENTON # 2604 3 pc. Opalescent- Fairy Lights
The ware # 2604 Fairy Light was introduced in 1985 as a three piece design, 6 3/4" tall, with a round crimped base, standard chimney shape and usually the standard crystal Fenton candle holder. In 1938, Pete Raymond, combined the opalescent glass formula with a spun edge of cobalt blue to produce Fenton's first ridge glass. This process has since become a Fenton standard and has been produced in several color combinations. The # 2604 Fairy Light has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
2604 - BI
1985
Blue Ridge, Spiral Opalescent 80th Anniversary Special Fenton, 1985 June Catalog Supplement. FENTON # 2903 3 pc. Heart Optic - Fairy Lights
The ware # 2903 Fairy Light was introduced in 1996 as a three piece design, 6 3/4" tall, with a round crimped base, standard chimney shape and usually the standard crystal candle holder. Bold Fenton colors are combined with the exciting Heart Optic pattern to produce this Fairy Light. The # 2903 Fairy Light has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
2903 - BI
1996
Heart Optic, Cranberry Opalescent Fenton, 1996 Catalog Supplement. FENTON # 3100 2 pc. Opalescent Spiral - Fairy Lights
The ware # 3100 Fairy Light was introduced in 1979 as a two piece design, 4 1/2" tall, with an opalescent spiral pattern in the chimney and a diamond pattern in the base. The # 3100 Opalescent Spiral Fairy Light has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
3100 - BO
1979 - 80
Blue Opalescent Spiral (disc. July 1980) Fenton, 1979 - 80 Sales Catalog 3100 - CO2
1979 - 80
Cameo Opalescent Spiral (disc. July 1980) Fenton, 1979 - 80 Sales Catalog FENTON # 3380 3 pc. Hobnail - Fairy Lights
The ware # 3380 Hobnail Fairy Light was introduced in 1994 as a three piece design, 6 3/4" tall. The Hobnail pattern is used on both the chimney and base. A standard Fenton crystal candle holder separates the chimney and base. The long-favored Early American cranberry opalescent hobnail is made with pure coin gold ruby inside a layer of opalescent glass. The # 3380 Hobnail Fairy Light has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
3380 - CR
1994 - 97
Cranberry Opalescent Fenton, Sales Catalog FENTON # 3520 2 pc. Spanish Lace - Fairy Lamps
The ware # 3520 Fairy Lamp was introduced in 2002 as a two piece design, 5 1/2" high. The # 3520 Spanish Lace Fairy Lamp has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
3520 - OQ
2002
Violet on Spanish Lace Jon Saffell Fenton, 2002 Sales Catalog 3520 - XT
2002
Pink Chiffon Jon Saffell Fenton, 2002 Sales Catalog FENTON # 3608 2 pc. Hobnail-Fairy Lamps
The ware # 3608 Fairy Lamp was introduced in 1969, following' the charm of two piece Fairy Lamps so fashionable years ago. It is a two piece design, 4 1/4" tall, utilizing the very popular Hobnail pattern in both the chimney and base. The term, may have originated from the hobnails pioneer Americans wore on their shoes, is amazingly descriptive. The Hobnail pattern is formed by blowing or pressing the glass into a mold which has a series of carefully hand sculpted indentations. They become the raised part, or hobnails, in the finished piece. 1969 marked the 30th. Anniversary of the introduction of Hobnail to the Fenton line. The # 3608 Hobnail Fairy Lamp has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
3608 - BA
1974 - 80
Blue, Satin Fenton, 1975 - 80 Sales Catalog 3608 -
1995
Blue, Satin w / Rose Buds Marilyn Wagner Fenton Glass, Independent Design 3608 - BB
1971 - 73
Bluebells on Milk Glass by Louise Piper Confirmed 3608 - BG
1976 - 77
Blue Opaque (gloss) Confirmed 3608 - BO
1978 - 80
Blue Opalescent (disc. Dec. 1980) Fenton. 1978 - 80 Sales Catalog 3608 - CA
1969 - 80
Colonial Amber Fenton, 1969 - 80 Sales Catalog 3608 - CB
1969 - 79
Colonial Blue (disc. Dec. 1979) Fenton, 1969 - 80 Sales Catalog 3608 - CG
1969 - 76
Colonial Green Fenton, 01/69 Sales Catalog 3608 - CO
1979 - 80
Cameo Opalescent (disc. Dec. 1980) Fenton. 1979 - 80 Sales Catalog 3608 - CT
1976 - 77
Custard Opaque (gloss) Confirmed 3608 - CU
1973 - 80
Custard, Satin Fenton's 1973 - 80 Soles Catalog 3608 -
1995
Custard, Satin w / Rose Buds Marilyn Wagner Fenton Glass, Independent Design 3608 - DH
1971 - 76
Holly on Milk Glass Confirmed 3608 - GT
1977 - 78
Springtime Green Fenton, 1977 - 78 Sales Catalog 3608 - JO
1968 - 69
Jonquil Yellow Confirmed 3608 - LM
1974 - 76
Lime Green Opaque (gloss) Confirmed 3608 - LS
1973 - 80
Lime Sherbet, Satin Fenton, 1973 - 80 Sales Catalog 3608 - LX
1990
Lilac Opalescent Sample, Gift Shop Sample, Gift Shop Confirmed 3608 - MI
1970 - 82
Milk Glass Fenton, 1970 - 82 Sales Catalog 3608 - OP
1969 only
Opal Fenton, 01/69 Sales Catalog 3608 - OR
1969 - 78
Colonial Orange Fenton, 1969 - 78 Sales Catalog 3608 - RA
1983 only
Red Satin Limited Prod. for Levay Levay, Catalog Supplement 3608 - RU
1972 - 88
Ruby Fenton, 1973 - 88 Sales Catalogs 3608 - RV
1993
Rose Magnolia Opalescent Fenton Gift Shop Only 3608 - RH
1974 - 76
Holly on Ruby Confirmed 3608 - RW 1975 - 76
Roses on Milk Fenton, 1975 - 76 Sales Catalog 3608 - SR
1989
Salem Blue Fenton Gift Shop Only 3608 - TO
Topaz Opalescent Limited Prod. for Levay Confirmed 3608 - XC
1989 only
Persian Blue Opalescent Limited production Fenton, 1989 Sales Catalog 3608 - 1997
Floral Pattern on Dusty Rose Hobnail QVC # C40992 FENTON # 3804 3 pc. Footed - Fairy Lights
The ware # 3804 Fairy Light was introduced in 1975, as a three piece design, 8 1/4" tall. It has a pedestal style, footed base. Both the chimney and the base implement the hobnail pattern. The # 3804 Footed Fairy Light has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
3804 - CA
1975 - 80
Colonial Amber Fenton, 1975 - 78 Sales Catalog 3804 - CB
1975 - 79
Colonial Blue Fenton, 1975 - 78 Sales Catalog 3804 - CG
1975 - 76
Colonial Green Fenton, 1975 - 76 Sales Catalog 3804 - DH
1975 only
Holly on Milk Glass Louise Piper, Sample Caught in the Butterfly Net 3804 - MI
1975 - 81
Milk Glass Fenton, 1975 - 81 Sales Catalog 3804 - PO
1984 only
Plum Opalescent Limited Prod. for Levay Levay, 1984 Catalog Supplement 3804 - RW
1975 only
Rose & Violets on Milk Glass Louise Piper Fenton Sample, Gift Shop 3804
1980's
Strawberries on Milk Glass Louise Piper Fenton Sample, Gift Shop 2000
Burmese Hobnail, Spiral Optic w/Burmese insert QVC # C80076 2001
irridized Cobalt Blue Hobnail, w/Milk Glass Crest and Candle insert QVC # C60637 FENTON # 3872 Creative Candle Bowls
The ware # 3872 creative Candle Bowl was introduced in 1969 to accommodate large flower rings and candles. It utilizes the hobnail pattern. It has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
3872 - BG 1975 - 76 Blue gloss Fenton, 1975- 76 Sales Catalog 3872 - BK 1969 - Black Fenton, 01/69 Sales Catalog 3872 - CA 1969 - 76 Colonial Amber Fenton, 1969 - 76 Sales Catalog 3872 - CB 1969 - 76 Colonial Blue Fenton, 1969 - 76 Sales Catalog 3872 - CG 1969 - 76 Colonial Green Fenton, 1969 - 76 Sales Catalog 3872 - CT 1975 - 76 Custard gloss Fenton, 1975 - 76 Sales Catalog 3872 - LM 1975 - 76 Lime gloss Fenton, 1975 - 76 Sales Catalog 3872 - MI 1969 - 78 Milk Glass Fenton, 1969 - 78 Sales Catalog FENTON # 3873 Miniature Candle Bowls
The ware # 3873 Miniature Candle Bowl was introduced in 1969 to accommodate small flower rings and 2", 1" and tapered candles. It utilizes the hobnail pattern. It has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
3873 - CA 1969 - Colonial Amber Fenton, January 69 Sales Catalog 3873 - CB 1969 - Colonial Blue Fenton, January 69 Sales Catalog 3873 - CG 1969 - Colonial Green Fenton, January 69 Sales Catalog 3873 - MI 1969 - 76 Milk Glass Fenton, 1969 - 76 Sales Catalog FENTON # 3971 Footed Candle Bowls
The ware # 3971 footed candle bowl was introduced in 1978 and designed to take several sized candles, a hurricane shade and a large floral ring. It utilizes the standard hobnail pattern. It has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
3971 - BO 1978 Blue Opalescent Fenton, January 78 Sales Supplement 3971 - MI 1978 Milk Glass Fenton, January 78 Sales Supplement FENTON # 4905 2 pc. Heart Opalescent - Fairy Lamps
The ware # 4905 Fairy Lamp was introduced in 1998 as a two piece design, 5" tall, with an opalescent heart pattern in the chimney and a diamond pattern in the base. The # 4905 Opalescent Heart Fairy Lamp has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
4905 - CR
1998
Cranberry Opalescent Heart Optic Fenton, 1998 Sales Catalog FENTON # 5106 2 pc. Santa - Fairy Lights
The ware # 5106 Fairy Light was introduced in 1971 as a two piece design, 5 1/2" tall, in the shape of Santa's head.
The # 5106 Santa Fairy Light has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
5106 - CG 1971 - 74 Colonial Green Confirmed 5106 - CU 1974 - 75 Custard Satin Confirmed 5106 - HL 1988 only Holly Berry on Satin White Fenton June 88, Sales Catalog 5106 - LS 1974 - 75 Lime Sherbet, Satin Fenton, July 77, Sales Catalog 5106 - MI 1971 - 79 Milk Glass Fenton, July 77, Sales Catalog 5106 - RU 1971 - 79 Ruby Fenton, 1977 - 78 Sales Catalog 5106 - WS 1971 - 79 White Satin FENTON # 5107 1 pc. Madonna Prayer Lights
The Madonna Prayer lights are beautifully sculpted, 6" high and' may be used as a Prayer Light or Vase. It has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
5107 - BA 1978 - 80 Blue Satin Fenton. 1978 - 80 Sales Catalog 5107 - CU 1978 - 80 Custard Satin Fenton. 1978 - 80 Sales Catalog 5107 - HM 1985 Hand Painted Fenton, 1985 Christmas Supplement. 5107 - MI 1980's Milk Glass Confirmed 5107 - PK 1980 - 81 Peking Blue 5107 - RU 1978 only Ruby (Church did not approve of color ?) Fenton Gift Shop Sample 5107 - VE 1978 - 88 Crystal Velvet Fenton, 1978 - 88 Sales Catalogs FENTON # 5108 2 pc. Wise Owl - Fairy Lights
The ware # 5108 Fairy Light was introduced in 1973 as a two piece design. It is 4" tall, with a chimney and base that simulate an owl. The # 5108 Wise Owl Fairy Light has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
5108 - AM 1994 Gold Fenton Gift Shop
Sample / Whimsy5108 - BA 1975 - 81 Blue Satin Fenton, 1975 - 81 Sales Catalog 5108 - BG 1976 - 77 Blue Opaque (gloss) Fenton Gift Shop
Sample / Whimsy5108 - CT 1976 - 77 Custard Opaque (gloss) Fenton Gift Shop
Sample / Whimsy5108 - CU 1973 - 81 Custard Satin Fenton, 1973 - 81 Sales Catalog 5108 - CY 1973 - Crystal (gloss) Sample, Gift Shop Fenton Gift Shop
Sample / Whimsy5108 - JO 1969 only Jonquil Yellow Sample, Gift Shop Fenton Gift Shop
Sample / Whimsy5108 - LS 1973 - 80 Lime Sherbet Satin Fenton, 1973 - 80 Sales Catalog 5108 - LM 1974 - 76 Lime Green Opaque (gloss) Fenton Gift Shop
Sample / Whimsy5108 - LN 1977 - 78 Lavender Satin Fenton, 1977 - 78 Sales Catalog 5108 - LV 1977 - 78 Lavender, Gloss Frank Fenton 5108 - RE 1978 only Rosaline Fenton, 1978 Sales Catalog 5108 - RN Ruby Iridescent 5108 - VE 1979 - 84 Crystal Velvet Fenton, 1981 - 84 Sales Catalogs 5108 - WS White Satin FENTON # 5204 2 pc. Atlantis - Fairy Lamps
The ware # 5204 Fairy Lamp was introduced in 1999 as a two piece design, 5" tall. The chimney displays a tropical fish motif of several swimming fish and a pedestal bottom that simulates waves. The # 5204 Atlantis Fairy Lamp has been produced in the following colors and dates:
Catalog Code
Year
Description
Designer / Comments:
Reference
5204 - AF 2001- 02 Willow Green Opalescent w/HP Fish Jon Saffell Fenton, 2001 - 02 Sales Catalog 5204 - AY 2001 - 02 Violet w/HP Fish Jon Saffell Fenton, 2001 - 02 Sales Catalog 2000 Topaz, w/ HP Fish Jon Saffell QVC 5204 - RN 2001 Red Carnival Jon Saffell Fenton, 2001 Sales Catalog 5204 - SI 2002 Blue Topaz, w/HP Fish Jon Saffell Fenton, 2002 Sales Catalog 5204 - TO 1999