| Fenton birds are beautiful pieces to add to your | | | | dogs, cats, deer, rabbits, turtles, mice, you name it, |
| antique collection. These art glass birds are available in | | | | they have come out with a line for it. This is |
| almost every variety available, from hummingbirds, | | | | especially rewarding to loyal fans, and specific animal |
| cardinals, and doves to many specially designed | | | | collectors, because the company continually updates |
| collectors' items which are hand painted with artistry | | | | its product line to keep its clients interested. |
| and creativity to make them one of a kind. | | | | Many of their pieces feature hand painting, gold |
| Fenton Glass Company, located in Williamstown, | | | | accents, or odd designs which makes each piece a |
| West Virginia, is America's premier glass collectibles | | | | sought after collectible. Many antique dealers carry |
| manufacturer. This art glass maker strives to | | | | these animals, so when on the search for these |
| constantly impress its customers with new and | | | | birds, it is important to hit local antique stores for |
| innovative glass styles, which was the original | | | | interesting finds. You can also purchase a variety of |
| intention of the Fenton brothers when they created | | | | beautiful birds on their own website, and also through |
| the company in 1905. These brothers thought there | | | | online collectors clubs, online auction sites, and publicly |
| were not enough unusual color in glass at that time, | | | | held Fenton glass auctions all around the country. |
| and decided to create their own company to address | | | | Vintage birds are particularly abundant on eBay. |
| this issue. | | | | Because these birds, and all of their art glass pieces, |
| Hence, Fenton Glass was born. They initially focused | | | | are so highly collected, there is a large following |
| on invigorating color into pieces like vases, lamps, | | | | throughout the country. Many antique collectors pass |
| dishes, and candlesticks, and then found that many | | | | these pieces from generation to generation to |
| collectors loved hand designed, hand painted animal | | | | continue this wonderful tradition. Fenton birds are |
| collectibles as well. Over the years, they've created | | | | beautiful collectors and display pieces in any home. |