posted on April 26, 2008 09:42:14 AM new
I didn't go to any yard sales today - but two weeks ago there was a community wide sale nearby. My best find was a Fenton white hobnail cake plate for $5.00.
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posted on April 26, 2008 11:16:03 AM new
Cherished: How could you tell it was a Fenton plate? I see lots of white hobnail but never know if it's old or newer. There usually isn't a maker's mark.
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posted on April 26, 2008 01:58:51 PM new
I've run across a few pieces of white hobnail that is marked with the Fenton name. Even then, white hobnail doesn't seem to sell very well.
posted on April 26, 2008 02:56:59 PM new
I'm very, very smart Roadsmith.
Actually, it had the Fenton logo stamped into the bottom of the stand. I looked it up when I got home - I've forgotten now exactly when it was made, but it was either in the 50s or 60s.
Blueyes - I haven't sold it yet, but I have high hopes. There are a few collectors of Fenton milk glass that frequent a b&m mall that I'm in.
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posted on April 26, 2008 06:16:41 PM new
I had a WONDERFUL day. 1st sale I got 2 large bags full of vintage lingerie (including 3 Lucie Ann full length nightgown sets) and a few prom & party type dresses from the 50's and 60's. Beaded sweaters and a really cool plant table.
I hate selling clothes but I couldn't pass this stuff up - most of it's in mint condition.
Next sale 2 Gorham Sterling salt dishes for $5.00. Then it was down hill from there but I'm happy. Besides it was a beautiful day.
posted on April 26, 2008 06:18:26 PM new
If it had the Fenton mark, it was made in 1970 or later. Before that date, Fenton did not mark their pieces. I have bought and sold a lot of Fenton and with that experience and my research, you kind of get to know what Fenton looks like. Having said that, I've been wrong on more than one occasion.
I agree with blueeyes. Milk glass, Fenton or otherwise, is not a hot category at present, unless it is an unusual or rare piece.
