Fenton Art Glass Set of Four Original Vintage Stock Certificates

Description

Here’s a great opportunity to acquire unique financial items from the storied history of the Fenton Art Glass Company of Williamstown, West Virginia. These four blank stock certificates are unused and are in excellent condition for their age. The printing on all of these certificates is excellent, and these are suitable for framing. Here is a description of each Fenton Art Glass Company stock certificate: (1) c. 1907 certificate (#258) with the eagle vignette and capital stock valuation of 5,000.00; (2) c. early 1920s certificate (#243) with steam train vignette and capital stock valuation of 5,000.00; (3) c. late 1920s certificate (#345) with the steam train vignette and capital stock valuation of 5,000.00; and (4) c. 1960s certificate (#281) with eagle vignette and capital stock valuation of 5,000.00.
About Fenton Art Glass
Founded in 1905 by brothers Frank L. and John W. Fenton, the Fenton Art Glass Company ranks among the world's foremost producers of handmade art glass. Fenton is the largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in the United States, and the company is renowned for innovative glass colors as well as hand-painted decorations on pressed and blown glassware.
For more than a century, Fenton has developed new colors and patterns, including items enhanced with hand-painted floral decorations and 22k gold accents. Fenton glass appeals to all types of customers, and, over the years, this appeal has led to the company's great success. In fact, no two Fenton pieces are exactly the same!
In 2005, the Fenton Art Glass Company celebrated its 100th anniversary. Traditional glassmaking ceased in July of 2011. Fenton Gift Shop is open at a new location.