I went to an estate auction and picked up a tub that was full of Milk Glass….I unfortunately know nothing about it and in the process of doing some research. But most sites that I am finding or very confusing to me. If anyone would be able to take a look at some of the items I have listed to help me to know if it is Fenton, Hobnail, Westmoreland, etc….and the price range that is fair market value would be so very much appreciated.
I thought that I understood that Hobnail was Fenton but I am seeing my pieces listed as Westmoreland as well and the last thing I want to do is mis inform my customers on what the item I am selling is….
Thank you in advance for any help that you can offer me.
Tracey
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traceyparish Reputation: 10 See traceyparish's booth |
I have looked at your booth real quick. It is hard to say exactly who made the milk glass as some will show a mark, and there are some pieces that will not be marked. There are many companies that made milk glass, and the hobnail design has always been popular too.
Take a look in my booth as the 2 vases you show together I have 1 of them listed. It is from Fire King hobnail jacobs ladder design vase, or suggest it being used for the decorative type utensil holder too. Anyway, best of luck to you, and hope that maybe this can help you with a couple of your pcs you have.
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LilacsNDreams Reputation: 84 See LilacsNDreams' booth |
Some Westmoreland and Fenton pieces will be signed on the bottom. Westmoreland has the W on the bottom and Fenton will say “Fenton” or have an F on the base. Many glass companies manufactured milk glass and it has been manufactured for over 100 years. Without a mark it is difficult to tell who the manufacture was. If you have the books you could look up piece types and sizes to figure it out. (Probably not worth your time.) Many companies did the hobnail…which is collectable. (My mom got the hobnail Fenton when she was married in the 50’s and she still uses them!) Cake servers with the pedestal base are also popular. Best of luck and I hope this helps.
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euroholic Reputation: 154 See euroholic's booth |
Don’t know if you tried this site but here it is in case
you want to do some research.
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Perhaps one of the people here who know about Fenton will answer and can ID your items that are indeed Fenton.
Also check your library to see if they have a milk glass book. I know one exists to buy but try your local library first if you can.
Not to be a downer, but milk glass is very hard to sell for the most part.
Much good luck.
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Vintagemaven Reputation: 629 See Vintagemaven's booth |
i always thought it was the fire in milk glass that made it so collectible, that’s what i was told.
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AnnGolden Reputation: 127 See AnnGolden's booth |
Antique milkglass does indeed have a “fire” to it. Victorian milkglass has a very pretty effect when held to the light. The very tips of rims on the foot, seams, etc will be clear to opaque with a blue/white milky hue, hence the fire.
The newer milkglass, 1940’s and newer rarely has this opalescence. It’s collectable value is in the pattern but it was mass produced in such large numbers that it rarely brings good prices unless the piece is rare.
I took a peek at your booth and most of your hobnail pieces are Fenton. Congrats on your find!
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AlphaOils Reputation: 12 See AlphaOils' booth |
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