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Fenton Amethyst Carnival Glass


In 2004, Fenton introduced a limited range of items in Amethyst Carnival to celebrate their revival of this popular colour from their Contemporary Carnival Glass made in the 1970s. The catalogue page was provided to us by, and is shown here courtesy of the Fenton Family and Fenton Art Glass Company.
Fenton catalogue
​There is an interesting reference in the text to "Six unique moulds (some from Fostoria and others from Imperial or Indiana)". The Cornucopia Vase (#8395) came from Fostoria; the Pie Wagon (#4204) came from Imperial via Indiana; the Tulip Vase (#2856) came from McKee via Indiana; the Candy Box (#4108) came from Indiana.

Here are some of the patterns shown in the catalogue. All the mould pictures are courtesy of the Fenton Family and Fenton Art Glass Company.​

​Apple Tree (#6555) - only made as a water set (pitcher and tumblers), this is a Classic (old) Carnival pattern that Fenton made over a lengthy period, from around 1912 though to 1929 (or possibly later). It was revived for Contemporary Carnival production, although it is not certain if the Contemporary pieces came from the original mould or whether a new mould was made.

Below is the mould that was used to make the pitcher. It was blow moulded. Note that the top of the pitcher, as it came out of the mould, was vertical. The tight ruffling seen on the finished piece (shown right) was done by hand after the piece was taken from the mould. Note also that the handle was applied - it is not part of the mould.
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An amethyst Contemporary Apple Tree water set.
Courtesy of Seeck Auctions.

Pie Wagon, Reber & Co. (#4204) - actually, it is a box, made in two pieces (the top of the wagon is the box lid). The mould was owned by Imperial, and the Pie Wagon is known marked ALIG and with an Imperial label. The mould subsequently moved to Indiana Glass as the Pie Wagon was made as a Tiara Exclusive. The mould was later acquired by Fenton as part of a large purchase of moulds from Indiana.
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Tulip Vase (#2856) - this vase pattern has a fascinating and much-travelled history which started in England and Czechoslovakia in the 1930s, journeyed through McKee and Indiana Glass and found its way to Fenton! The full Story Behind the Glass is told here in our (free): Network ezine #45.
Tulip vase
Tulip Vase mould

Candy Box (#4108): according to Fenton's records, the moulds for this 6-sided Candy Box and Cover were acquired from Indiana Glass. In turn, Indiana are known to have acquired moulds from other glass companies over the years. As far as we know, this covered candy was not made in Carnival prior to Fenton.
Candy Box 4108
Candy Box 4108 Cover

​Here are the two moulds - on the left is the Candy Box, and above is the cover and finial (it was pressed upside down).

See more of Fenton's Contemporary Carnival Catalogues - click on an image below.
Contemporary Red 2005
Fenton 2005 Collection
Fenton Catalog Exclusives
Fenton Catalog Exclusives
Fenton Supplement
Fenton Centenary Supplement 2007
Cobalt Marigold
Cobalt Marigold Carnival
Fenton 1972
Contemporary Carnival, 1972
Light Amethyst
Light Amethyst Carnival
Olde Virginia Glass
Olde Virginia Glass
Orange Carnival
Orange (marigold) Carnival
Contemporary Red
Red Carnival in catalogues 1976-2010
Shell Pink
Shell Pink Carnival
Spruce Green
Spruce Green Carnival
Sunset Stretch
Sunset Stretch
Teal
Teal Marigold Carnival
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