How to Identify Fenton Glass

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Check for a sticker on the bottom of your item.. Examine carnival glass for an oval logo starting from about 1970.. Check for a small number in the oval that denotes the year.

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1

Check for a sticker on the bottom of your item.

Step 1

Check for a sticker on the bottom of your item.

2

Examine carnival glass for an oval logo starting from about 1970.

Step 2

Examine carnival glass for an oval logo starting from about 1970.

3

Check for a small number in the oval that denotes the year.

Step 3

Check for a small number in the oval that denotes the year.

4

Examine the piece for a cursive F in an oval.

Step 4

Examine the piece for a cursive F in an oval.

5

Check for a flame or a star on the piece.

Step 5

Check for a flame or a star on the piece.

6

Check the bottom of the glass for a pontil mark, which Fenton doesn't have.

Step 6

Check the bottom of the glass for a pontil mark, which Fenton doesn't have.

7

Purchase a collector's book or find a Fenton glassware catalogue.

Step 7

Purchase a collector's book or find a Fenton glassware catalogue.

8

Pay special attention to the bases and edges of Fenton's glass.

Step 8

Pay special attention to the bases and edges of Fenton's glass.

9

Look for bubbles or flaws in the glass, which Fenton shouldn't have.

Step 9

Look for bubbles or flaws in the glass, which Fenton shouldn't have.

10

Contact a Fenton dealer or an antique expert if you still have questions.

Step 10

Contact a Fenton dealer or an antique expert if you still have questions.

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