Make: Fenton (West Virginia, USA)

Pattern: Water Lily

Age: ca. 1940

Construction: Uranium “Custard” Satin Glass

Dimensions: 7” T x 6” W

Condition: Very good. No chips or cracks. Has some scuffs and surface scratches throughout. Please see photos.

Details: This 7" vintage pitcher by Fenton is made of Custard glass - an opaque, creamy-yellow or buff-colored glass, popular since the late 19th century. It’s known for its distinctive glow under a black light due to uranium oxide in its formula. The pattern features a detailed relief of water lilies and cattails and was produced in various colors in including blue, green, and this “custard” color. 

The Fenton Art Glass Company quickly became a major American art glass producer after setting up its factories in  Williamstown, WV, in 1907 to make their own glass. They became famous for their stunning glassware colors, hobnail patterns, the iridescent “Carnival Glass,” and hand-painted art until ceasing traditional glassmaking in 2011.