Marigold Dance of the Veils Vase (Fenton)

Made by Fenton in many non-carnival colors and shapes, iridized examples are rare, with only a handful known in marigold.  This one is nine inches tall.  We have heard of an iridized vase in vaseline opal.  Fenton collectors other than Carnival Glass people know this pattern as Dancing Ladies.  Note that the dancer is in different positions on the opposite sides of the vase.  Shown is the ruffled top edge variety; there is also a straight edge variety in marigold.  Many shapes and non-carnival colors were made by Fenton in the early 1930's.  If you are interested in some of these, see William Heacock's books, Fenton Glass: The First Twenty-Five Years and Fenton Glass: The Second Twenty-Five Years.

Black Amethyst Princely Plumes (Unknown)

Base color is black amethyst (meaning amethyst so dark you really can't see through it, but you can get a glimmer of amethyst at one point).  The base color and iridescence remind us of Imperial or Dugan.  Only two are known, one of which has the top cut off.  This pattern was originally illustrated by Marion Hartung in her Book 7, page 154.  Note that Mrs. Hartung shows the piece upside down.  At that time the pair belonged to the Gaida's of Texas.  They were purchased by the present owners at the Gaida auction in February, 1977.  Height is 3 1/4 inches.  Maker and purpose are unknown.  Does anyone know what these were really used for?

Blue Orange Tree Whimsey Cruet (Fenton)

This whimsey is made from a small mug with blue base glass.  Made by Fenton, this is the only one known.  Frank Fenton has termed this a "lunch box special," meaning that it went home from the factory in a worker's lunchbox and was never originally sold from the factory.

Marigold Cooleemee Plate (Fenton)

This really should be called the Ledford plate but most references are to the town, not the name of the company, unlike other advertising pieces.  This is a nine inch flat plate in marigold.  There is no back pattern.  It says, "Souvenir of J.N. Ledford Company Cooleemee, N.C."  This was the company store for Irwin Mills.  The pattern aside from the advertising is Fenton's Heart and Vine.  It is known only in plates, only in marigold and only a handful altogether.  It may remind you of the Spector's Department Store plate, except there are many more Spector's known.

Amethyst Brazier's Candies Plate (Fenton)

This six inch plate in Amethyst by Fenton has the Wide Panel exterior.  Known in ruffled and round bowls, handgrip and flat plates.  Where it came from I do not know.  If anyone does know, we would all appreciate hearing about it.

Amethyst Eagle Furniture Plate (Northwood)

"Eagle Furniture 232-234 South Main St."  Amethyst flat plate by Northwood with Basketweave exterior.  John Resnik, in his very worthwhile The Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass Lettered Pieces, places this firm's home base in Memphis, although they had branches in other cities.  It is known in ruffled bowls, handgrip and flat plates.

Amethyst George Getts Plate (Fenton)

Amethyst plate by Fenton with Wide Panel exterior.  Six inches in diameter.  This pattern is reported in ruffled and ice cream shape round bowls, handgrip and flat plates.  Mr. Getts advertised his piano (and other musical instruments) shop in Grand Forks, North Dakota.  Note that the "s" in Grand Forks is always backward.

Amethyst Jockey Club Plate (Northwood)

Light amethyst base glass with marigold iridescence.  This piece really looks like it is marigold until you turn it over and look through the collar base.  Most pieces of this pattern have a darker amethyst base glass.  It has the usual Northwood Basketweave exterior, which you can see from this front view.  Six inches in diameter.  Known in ruffled bowls, handgrip and flat plates.

Amethyst Ogden Furniture Handgrip Plate (Fenton)

This really says "Ogden Furniture and Carpet Co. Ogden, Utah."  Amethyst handgrip plate by Fenton with a Wide Panel exterior.  Six inches in diameter.  Reported in ruffled and round ice cream shape bowls, handgrip and flat plates.