The Millersburg Glass Company was started in 1908 by John W Fenton in Millersburg, OH.[1]
History
editIn early 1908 John W. Fenton left the Fenton Art Glass Company after a falling-out with his brother Frank Fenton.[2] Though he remained on the Fenton board of directors.[3] He had helped found Fenton Art Glass with his brother in 1905 .[2]
The Millersburg factory was located in Millersburg, OH and was constructed quickly.[3] The factory was state of the art for its day and opened in 1909.[3] John was not the best businessman, he was more of a promoter.[3] The factory was in an obscure location and the company folded in 1911.[1] The company was sold to Samuel Fair and was reopened as the Radium Glass Company.[1] This company only lasted one year and closed in 1912.[1]
Colors
editThe company is well known for its Carnival glass.[1] Its first carnival color was Radium.[3] It is known for its bright and shiny finish.[3] The main colors made by Millerburg are green, amethyst, and marigold. They also made vaseline, blue,[1] lavender, and aqua.[4]
Patterns
editMillersburg often would develop patterns from those that they had made before.[1] They also used different patterns on the inside and outside of a piece.[1]
| Name | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn | A pattern used for compotes. Known colors include green, vaseline, amethyst, and marigold. | [5] |
| Big Fish | A pattern that is close to the Trout and Fly pattern made by Millersburg. Made in bowl shapes in green, vaseline, amethyst, and marigold. | [6] |
| Big Thistle | Only two known items have this patter. Both are punch bowls in the amethyst color | [7] |
| Blackberry Wreath | Used on plates and bowls. Similar to Grape Wreath and Strawberry Wreath also made by Millersburg. | [8] |
| Boutonniere | A six petal flower surrounded by striped rays. Used on compotes in green, vaseline, amethyst, and marigold colors. | [9] |
| Bullseye and Loop | Used on vases. The vases are swung and the pattern is deformed. | [10] |
| Butterfly and Corn | Outside pattern used on a vase. Colors include green, vaseline, amethyst, and marigold. | [11] |
| Campbell and Beesley | Letters in the middle spelling out Campbell and Beesley. Found mostly on hand grip plates. | [12] |
| Cherries | Also called Hanging Cherries because the cherries hang into the center of the plate or bowl. | [4] |
| Cosmos | Only used on bowls in the color green. | [13] |
| Country Kitchen | A geometric pattern with a ring of stars on the outer edge. The pattern was used on bowls and table items like butter dishes and creamers. | [14] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h Ellen Schroy (22 December 2007). Warman's Carnival Glass: Identification and Price Guide. Krause Publications. p. 11. ISBN 978-0896895690. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
- ^ a b William Heacock (1978). Fenton Glass the first twenty five years. O-Val Advertising. ISBN 0317038591.
- ^ a b c d e f "A Brief History of Carnival Glass". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
- ^ a b David Doty. "Hanging Cherries, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ David Doty. "Acorn, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ David Doty. "Big Fish, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ David Doty. "Big Thistle, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ David Doty. "Blackberry Wreath, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ David Doty. "Boutonniere, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ David Doty. "Bullseye and Loop, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ David Doty. "Butterfly and Corn, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ David Doty. "Campbell and Beesley, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ David Doty. "Cosmos, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ David Doty. "Country Kitchen, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.