Replaced the star in August 1998 on the bottom of "preferred seconds" sold primarily in the Fenton Gift Shop

The Fenton Company produced 100’s of patterns of carnival glass they also made custard, chocolate, opalescent, and many more too numerous to list. This company has always been well-known for its diverse colors of glass and has persistently changed its production to stay attune with current tastes in decorating. In 1925, they started to produce a line of ‘handmade’ items that incorporated the techniques of threading and mosaic work. Because the process proved to be unprofitable at the time, the line was discontinued by 1927. Fenton entered the 21st century with new items and creative marketing to become one of the most collectible artware in the United States.

Offered for identification and dating purposes is an assortment of Fenton logos’ used on their artware from 1970 through present day Fenton. I have included a short definition of each logo. Coming soon are Fenton labels of various kinds which were applied to their artware prior to 1970.

In 2000, a "0" was added to the Fenton logo to indicate the 2000-2009 stage.

Appeared in the 1990’s (9) Fenton moulds and in all Verlys, Paden City and U.S. Glass moulds used at Fenton.

In 1983, the "Script F" appears in moulds acquired by McKee or other glass companies (Verlys, Paden City and U.S. Glass are exceptions). An "8" to denote the 1980s or a "9" to denote the 1990s may also appear. The "0" is used from 2000-2009.

In 1980, "8" was added to moulds to denote 1980’s.

The "Fenton" logo is sandblasted onto pieces in which the mould logo may not show well. This logo is only used in moulds from Fenton, Verlys, Paden City and U.S. Glass. An "8" to donate the 1980s or a "9" to denote the 1990s, the "0" is used from 2000-2009.

For Carnival Glass only in 1970, between 1972-1973, used in Hobnail and other ware. By 1975, almost all ware had the logo.

The Fenton script "F" has been inscribed on some artware or used as a special decal when the logo in the mould was not readable.

Logos Used For Fenton Seconds

Earlier in the 1990’s decade, seconds were marked with a "flame" that resembles a calligraphy-style S.

Solid or open single star sandblasted on the bottom or sides of "preferred seconds" sold primarily in the Fenton Gift Shop, used from June 1996 - July 1998. A double star was put on ware donated to Williamstown organizations for fundraising activities.

Replaced the star in August 1998 on the bottom of "preferred seconds" sold primarily in the Fenton Gift Shop.

For information concerning Fenton Art Glass Collectors of America, Inc. See Fenton’s website at Fenton Art Glass Dot Com. Additional reference material from Fenton Art Glass Company.

Written by Annette Nolan of AnnEpiphany of Wisconsin