Fenton Glass Bottle

To identify Fenton glass, turn the piece over. Prior to 1970, Fenton marked its pieces with foil stickers bearing the designer's name. After 1970, Fenton began stamping its name directly onto pieces. During the 1980s, Fenton began placing a number along with the logo to indicate the decade. Eight denotes the 1980s, while nine signifies a production date during the 1990s. Pieces crafted from 2000 onward will have a zero. If you need assistance identifying your glassware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Fenton glassware.

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To tell if Fenton glass is real, examine its details carefully. Pieces made during the 1960s and earlier will have a ring of fire effect when viewed in natural lighting. To check for this, hold your glassware in the sunlight and look for a halo of shimmering green, red and blue colors, which occur due to the presence of iridized salts in the glass. For newer pieces, look for the raised maker's mark in the glass. It will usually appear as the word Fenton or the letter F situated inside an oval. If you need assistance authenticating your piece, have a certified appraiser or experienced dealer evaluate it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Fenton glass.

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