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Identification

Fenton Attributed Milk Glass Cabbage Rose 'Gone with the Wind' Lamp

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Overview

The lamp features a double-globe design in white milk glass with a high-relief floral pattern strongly characteristic of Fenton's 'Cabbage Rose' design, complete with a ruffled top shade.

Story

The Fenton Art Glass Company, founded in 1905, became renowned for its innovative colors and patterns. During the mid-20th century, they capitalized on the Victorian Revival trend by producing ornate 'Gone with the Wind' style parlor lamps. The 'Cabbage Rose' (or Puffy Rose) pattern is one of their most iconic and heavily produced mold designs from this era. The secondary market for mid-century Victorian Revival lighting remains steady but highly segmented by color and maker.

Maker / Origin

Fenton (attributed)

Condition & Value

The visible glass globes and cast metal base appear intact with no obvious major cracks or structural damage in the provided view. However, the delicate ruffled top edge and the concealed fitter rims (where the glass meets the metal) are highly prone to 'flea bites' and chips.

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Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.

Market Analysis

The secondary market for mid-century Victorian Revival lighting remains steady but highly segmented by color and maker. Standard white milk glass pieces are abundant and trade primarily as decorative interior accents rather than high-end collector items. Premium prices are currently commanded by rare colored glass variants—such as Burmese, Cranberry, or Uranium—which attract dedicated art glass collectors.

Value Drivers

▲ Highly recognizable 'Cabbage Rose' high-relief pattern strongly attributed to Fenton.

▲ Complete double-globe 'Gone with the Wind' form with matching top and bottom shades.

▲ Victorian Revival aesthetic remains popular for traditional and 'grandmillennial' interior decor.

Concerns

▼ Unverified electrical components—non-working 3-way switches require rewiring and discount the value.

▼ Unverified fitter rims—hidden chips or 'flea bites' under the metal hardware are common and deter collectors.

▼ Standard white milk glass lacks the collector premium of colored variants like Burmese or Cranberry.

Best Venue

List on a broad online marketplace like eBay or Etsy, where decorative mid-century lighting performs best. Ensure the lamp is fully tested (both top and bottom lights) and photograph the fitter rims to prove there are no hidden chips. Price aggressively around $175-$200 for a steady sale, or list at $250 with 'Best Offer' enabled if the condition is flawless.

Upside Potential

If a definitive Fenton maker's mark or original foil sticker is located, and the lamp is exceptionally large (over 24 inches), the value could push toward the $250-$300 retail ceiling for white milk glass.

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Also found — market-range context

Related comps outside the valuation band· 3 comps

Surfaced during research but not used to anchor the valuation — wrong form, species, era, or no published price. Shown so the market range around this item is visible.

  • Caring Transitions
    Fenton Milk Glass Cabbage Rose Gone with the Wind Lamp Lamp
    Link could not be verified.
    $211
  • Strawser Auction Group· 2026-05-29
    Fenton red pansy GWTW lamp
    Different pattern (red pansy instead of cabbage rose).
    $200
  • eBay· 2019-06-04
    Vintage FENTON White Milk Glass Cabbage Rose Ruffled Table Desk Lamp Light
    Link could not be verified.
    $75