Fenton Art Glass Patterns 1939-1980: Identification & Value Guide (Fenton Art Glass)
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Book Description
This revised edition showcases thousands of pieces in color with many original catalog reprints. It picks up where the authors' first Fention volume left off, this time concentrating on the years 1939 to 1980. Popular shapes such as Hobnail, Crest, Spiral Optic, and over 30 additional featured patterns are showcased using full-page, detailed photographs in conjunction with catalogs. There are 60 new and revised photographs, including lamps and pieces decorated by other companies. 2004 values. AUTHORBIO: Margaret Whitmyer and her husband, Kenn, have written many popular books - Collector's Encyclopedia of Hall China, Fenton Art Glass, 1907 - 1939, Fenton Art Glass Patterns, 1939 - 1980, Bedroom & Bathroom Glassware, and Children's Dishes. Their books are well-known in their fields. REVIEW: This book is a revised edition with current collector values and new photographs and catalog reprints. It contains valuable facts and insight from Frank Fenton himself. This book looks in-depth at the regular line production of Fenton's major patterns over four decades. It is divided alphabetically into four major chapters covering the specific patterns - Coin Dot, Crests, Hobnail, and Spiral Optic. Each chapter is also divided into the various colors in which the pattern was produced.
Fenton Art Glass Patterns 1939-1980: Identification & Value Guide (Fenton Art Glass),Margaret Whitmyer,Kenn Whitmyer,Collector Books,1574323849,20th century,Antiques,Antiques & Collectibles,Antiques / Collectibles,Antiques/Collectibles,Catalogs,Collectors and collecting,Fenton Art Glass Company,Glass & Glassware,Glass Arts And Crafts,Glassware,History,Reference - Price Guides,United States,West Virginia,Williamstown
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