Fenton Art Glass 1907-1939: Identification & Value Guide (2nd Edition) [Hardcover]

Margaret Whitmyer (Author), Ken Whitmyer (Author)

Book Description

Series: Fenton Art Glass | Publication Date: September 2002

Hundreds of pieces are shown in full color, full page, and in explicit detail. Well researched with great insight from Frank Fenton himself, the book provides historical information, company records, and original catalogs. Concentrating on the multitude of items produced from 1907 to 1939, items of a similar nature are arranged in the same section. Catalog reprints used in conjunction with photos render a better understanding of the shapes and decorations. Over 100 items not featured in the last edition are presented, as well as a new section on crystal glassware from the 1920s and 1930s. 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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 333 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books; 2 edition (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574322990
• ISBN-13: 978-1574322996
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #660,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Guide, May 4, 2004

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Don Bistrow (Fort Wayne, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fenton Art Glass 1907-1939: Identification & Value Guide (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

This book provides an excellent history of Fenton. The photography and guides are very helpful for identification purposes.

Explanations of the Fenton evolution in glass making provide insight into glass making. Excellent for the novice or seasoned veteran. Nicely done!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fenton Art Glass Book, September 5, 2005

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Eddie Ervin "Fenton Buff" (Moreno Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fenton Art Glass 1907-1939: Identification & Value Guide (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

This is a extremely valuable and complete book on my new hobby.
The pictures of the art glass are perfect for help and the information on the Fenton family is very interesting. The book has helped identify Fenton glass perfectly.

2.0 out of 5 stars Where is the Index and why so much space used for prices?, August 25, 2011

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[e-mail] (Mid-Missouri) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fenton Art Glass 1907-1939: Identification & Value Guide (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

This is nice picture book which provides a very brief history of the Fenton Co. (1-1/2 pages) and shows some of their products. There is an extensive Table of Contents, but NO Index. This is very unfortunate since most collectors buy this book, not just because of nice pictures (which most Collector Books always have), but for a reference book and then find no index to consult! Perhaps as much as one-half of the space in the book list prices for items, but these prices become dated and vary a lot. They are usually provided in an enclosed small pamphlet and do not take up space on expensive multi-colored, glossy pages. The title of the book includes the dates 1907-1939, however, there are many pieces made in this time frame which are not shown. In fact, coverage is very spotted. For example, about 3 pages are devoted to routine pieces of opalescent glass, but this is one of the most collectable types of Fenton glass. Its various forms in the time frame supposedly covered by the book are not shown or discussed. However, about 1/4 of the book (67 pages) is devoted to carnival glass. Thus, book should be useful to carnival collectors. Finally, at the end of the book the authors indicate they will write a book on opalescent glass later. Clearly, the book was not well planned ahead of time and one should use caution in buying other Fenton books by these authors. If you want to know about Fenton glass, invest in the several excellent books written by William Heacock on this topic, which provide very nice pictures, but also provide the background on the various items and patterns.