Vintage Fenton Iridescent Marigold Serving Bowl with Quilted Diamond Pattern

Beautiful deep round vintage serving bowl from Fenton Glass. This bowl was created from Marigold (golden amber) glass and has a quilted diamond pattern with beads on the exterior of the bowl, and a smooth interior, it has a flat base and a scalloped rim. Alternating rows of diamonds are either textured or smooth for added interest. The design reminds me of a hallowed-out pineapple!

The iridized marigold color is very intriguing - in regular light, it is a deeper amber color, but under a brighter, direct light it appears much more orange. I have included pictures of the bowl in both lighting conditions.

This bowl is perfectly sized for serving side dishes or as a large candy bowl. And is the color is just right for fall entertaining.

Great vintage condition. No chips, cracks, discolorations, or repairs were observed. There are a few utensil scratches on the inside bottom of the bowl.

DETAILS: • Dimensions: Height: 3.25", Diameter: 6.75", Weight: 1lb • Manufacturer: Fenton • Design: Deep Serving Bowl • Pattern: Quilted Diamonds • Markings: None • Place of Origin: Williamstown, West Virginia • Date of Manufacture: c1960s-1970s • Materials: Pressed Glass • Color(s): Marigold (Amber Orange) Iridescent

HISTORY: The Fenton Art Glass Company was a glass manufacturer founded in 1905 by brothers Frank L. Fenton and John W. Fenton.

The original company was located in an old glass factory in Martins Ferry, Ohio, that was owned by the former West Virginia Glass Company. At first, Fenton painted glass blanks from other glass makers, but started making their own glass when they became unable to buy the materials they needed. In 1906 Fenton moved across the Ohio River to Williamstown, West Virginia, and built a new factory that began production in 1907. In 1908 John Fenton left the company and founded the Millersburg Glass Company in Millersburg, OH.

Frank Fenton was the designer and decorator. From 1905 to 1920, the designs were heavily influenced by two other glass companies: Tiffany and Steuben. But the many different colors were the work of Jacob Rosenthal, a famous glass chemist who is known for developing chocolate and golden agate glass. Towards the end of 1907, the Fenton brothers were the first to introduce carnival glass.

During the Great Depression and World War II, Fenton produced practical items (such as mixing bowls and tableware) due to shortages. At the same time, they continued creating new colors. In 1940, Fenton started selling Hobnail items in French Opalescent, Green Opalescent, and Cranberry Opalescent. The Hobnail pattern glass would become the top-selling line and allowed the Fenton company to exist during WWII and to expand after the war.

In the late 1940s, the top three members of Fenton's management died. Frank Fenton and Wilmer C. "Bill" Fenton immediately stepped in and took over the positions of President and Vice President, respectively. Over the next thirty years, they continued to expand Fenton Art Glass, despite a large number of glass factories closing down. In 1986, George W. Fenton, Frank's son, took over as President of the company.

Fenton ceased "traditional" glassmaking at the Williamstown, West Virginia, factory in July 2011. However, the factory remained open as a jewelry-making operation, producing handcrafted glass beads and Teardrop earrings. Today, the company operates a manufacturing and fulfillment center in Philadelphia, producing glass beads for the wholesale and retail markets, as well as selling directly to consumers through an online store.

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