How much is Fenton glass worth today?

Fenton Art Glass operated in West Virginia for more than a century, and its pieces range widely in value. A great deal of Fenton was made for gift shops and home parties in the later decades, and those common pieces generally sell for modest amounts. Earlier and more unusual pieces can be another matter.

Value depends on age, line, color, decoration and condition. Early carnival glass, stretch glass and art glass from the first half of the twentieth century, hand-painted pieces signed by the decorating artist, and limited editions in scarce colors tend to draw stronger interest. Popular lines such as hobnail and Silver Crest are plentiful, so ordinary examples are easy to find. Chips, cracks, worn paint and missing lids all lower value.

Identify the piece first by looking for the Fenton logo on the base, an original sticker, or the pattern and color in a Fenton reference guide. Then compare it with sold results, not asking prices, for the same item and color. If you have a collection, an auction company that sells glass can tell you whether to sell pieces individually or group them into lots.