E-group Online Beginners Guide for
Collecting Fenton Glass
By Kelly Anderson in cooperation with
members of the Fenton-glass e-group
Modified for the web by John Gager
Copyright © 2003 - Kelly Anderson & Fenton
Fanatics
E-group Online Beginners Guide for
Collecting Fenton Glass
By Kelly Anderson in cooperation with
members of the Fenton-glass e-group
Modified for the web by John Gager
Copyright © 2003 - Kelly Anderson & Fenton
Fanatics
Using this FAQ: Below is a list of questions you might have about Fenton Glass. Just click on one of the questions and it will bring up another page with your answer. After reading the answer to your question, you can return here by clicking your browser's "Back" button.
Fenton-Glass E-group
What is the Fenton-Glass E-group?
How do I join Fenton-Glass E-group?
How do I navigate the Fenton-Glass E-group website?
Fenton-Glass E-Group Members sites and Ebay ID’s
Fenton Glass
Fenton Art Glass Company in Williamstown, West Virginia
Where can I find some history and other information on the Fenton Art Glass Company?
Where can I find information on the Fenton Museum?
Where can I find information on the Fenton Gift Shop and how do I contact them?
How can I join the Fenton gift shop email list?
Are tours of the Fenton Company available and what are the specifics on taking a tour?
Where can I find a map to the Fenton Art Glass Company?
Is there current or past Fenton catalogs online?
Are there any Fenton supplements published online?
How can I find a Fenton dealer near me?
Fenton Family Members
Where can I find out more about Fenton Family members?
What is a family signing event and how do I find one in my area?
Other Fenton Events
What other events happen throughout the year at Fenton Art Glass Company?
What are the Fenton conventions and some of the events surrounding the conventions?
What are some of the local hotels to stay at during visits to Fenton Glass Co.?
Fenton Glass Clubs
What is the purpose of the Fenton Glass collector clubs?
What are the different Fenton Glass clubs and how do I get in contact with them?
Fenton References and Articles on the Web
Are there any references for Fenton Glass on the internet?
References and articles of interest for glass other than just Fenton
Books on Fenton Glass
Buying Fenton Glass
Collecting Fenton Glass
What types of Fenton should I collect?
Identification
How do I identify a piece of glass as being Fenton?
Types of Glass and Treatments
What is the difference between pressed glass and blown glass?
Value of my Glass
How do I find the values of my glass?
Are the price guides accurate?
How do I determine what I should value a piece for?
Fenton Exclusives, Samples and Whimsies
General Line/NIL
What do the terms General Line and NIL mean?
Fenton Artists Signatures and Family signatures
Are all decorated Fenton
pieces signed by the artist?
Where can I find the signatures?
Do some artist signatures increase the value of the Glass?
What is a independent decorator/artist?
How can I know if a piece of glass was painted by a independent artist?
Some pieces of Fenton have family signatures on them do these increase the value of the piece?
Fenton Ware #'s & Color Codes
What are the numbers and letters that Fenton uses to identify their glass?
Is there a site online to help with the ware #’s that Fenton uses for its molds?
How do I decipher the Color Codes that Fenton uses to identify the different colors of glass?
Fenton Logos
When did Fenton start marking its glass with a Fenton embossed logo?
What do the different logos mean and is there a place online where I can learn more about them?
Handlers Marks on Fenton Baskets
Is there a site where I can identify the handlers mark stamped on my basket handle?
Other Fenton Markings
Fenton Stickers
What are the different types of Fenton stickers and what do they mean?
Should I remove Fenton Stickers and price tags or do they increase the value of a piece?
What is a safe way to remove the stickers or price tags without damaging the artist signatures?
Fenton Boxes
Should I keep all of my Fenton boxes?
Handmade Glass Features/Flaws/Damage
Selling my Glass
How do I go about selling my glass?
Cleaning your Fenton
Can I wash my Fenton and what are some recommended ways of washing the different Fenton treatments?
Using and Caring for your Fenton
Is there any information online regarding caring for your Fenton Glass?
Can I use my Fenton Fairy lamp?
What are some recommendations for using your fairy lamp?
What about other pieces of Fenton such as punch bowls, cake plates, tumblers, pitchers etc…?
Other Books that Include Fenton
Completed 08/05/03
Any updates, changes, corrections, additions or inquiries should be emailed to: kellya@spyderinternet.com