Fenton Glass 'Old Virginia' Milk Glass Punch Bowl Set

Story

Post-war American families gathered around sets like this for weddings and holidays. This 'Old Virginia' pattern brought the elegance of expensive 18th-century cut crystal to the mid-century middle class through clever glass molding.

Maker / Origin

Founded in 1905 by Frank and John Fenton, the Fenton Art Glass Company became the largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in the United States. They were famous for reviving 'Milk Glass' in the 1950s, turning a Victorian staple into a must-have wedding gift for a new generation.

Condition & Value

The set appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips to the scalloped rims or cup handles. The milk glass retains a bright, clean white color without 'sick glass' clouding. Complete sets significantly retain value over piecemeal collections. Complete sets with the base and all 12 cups are increasingly hard to find.