Overview
A pair of 'Carnival Glass' candle holders featuring a three-footed base and a flared rim decorated with an embossed oak leaf and acorn pattern.
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Preliminary identification
Fenton Iridescent 'Oak Leaf' Three-Footed Candle Holders
Photo reference
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Story
In 1908, the Fenton brothers introduced a new type of glass that would change American living rooms forever: 'Iridill.' By spraying hot glass with metallic salts, they created a rainbow-like sheen that mimicked the incredibly expensive 'Favrile' glass made by…
Maker / Origin
Fenton Art Glass was founded in 1905 by Frank and John Fenton in an old blacksmith shop.
Condition & Value
The gold gilding on the rims appears remarkably well-preserved, which significantly helps the value as this is usually the first thing to wear away with cleaning. This estimate is for the pair.
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