Fenton Birds

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