Millersburg Glass Company

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The Millersburg Glass Company was started in 1908 by John W Fenton in Millersburg, OH. [1]

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History

In 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

The 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

Millersburg 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]

NameDescriptionReference
AcornA pattern used for compotes. Known colors include green, vaseline, amethyst, and marigold. [5]
Big FishA 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 ThistleOnly two known items have this patter. Both are punch bowls in the amethyst color [7]
Blackberry WreathUsed on plates and bowls. Similar to Grape Wreath and Strawberry Wreath also made by Millersburg. [8]
BoutonniereA six petal flower surrounded by striped rays. Used on compotes in green, vaseline, amethyst, and marigold colors. [9]
Bullseye and LoopUsed on vases. The vases are swung and the pattern is deformed. [10]
Butterfly and CornOutside pattern used on a vase. Colors include green, vaseline, amethyst, and marigold. [11]
Campbell and BeesleyLetters in the middle spelling out Campbell and Beesley. Found mostly on hand grip plates. [12]
CherriesAlso called Hanging Cherries because the cherries hang into the center of the plate or bowl. [4]
CosmosOnly used on bowls in the color green. [13]
Country KitchenA 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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Ellen Schroy (22 December 2007). Warman's Carnival Glass: Identification and Price Guide. Krause Publications. p. 11. ISBN   978-0896895690 . Retrieved 1 September 2015.
  2. 1 2 William Heacock (1978). Fenton Glass the first twenty five years. O-Val Advertising. ISBN   0317038591.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "A Brief History of Carnival Glass". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
  4. 1 2 David Doty. "Hanging Cherries, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  5. ↑ David Doty. "Acorn, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  6. ↑ David Doty. "Big Fish, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  7. ↑ David Doty. "Big Thistle, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  8. ↑ David Doty. "Blackberry Wreath, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  9. ↑ David Doty. "Boutonniere, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  10. ↑ David Doty. "Bullseye and Loop, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  11. ↑ David Doty. "Butterfly and Corn, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  12. ↑ David Doty. "Campbell and Beesley, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  13. ↑ David Doty. "Cosmos, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  14. ↑ David Doty. "Country Kitchen, Millersburg". The Field Guide To Carnival Glass. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
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