Item ended: Fenton BUTTERFLY & BERRY WATER PITCHER~VERY SCARCE BLUE~SPECTACULAR IRIDESCENCE! (details below)

Fenton BUTTERFLY & BERRY WATER PITCHER~VERY SCARCE BLUE~SPECTACULAR IRIDESCENCE!

$578.98
Listing ended Thu, February 9, 9:45 pm EST

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THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY AND WELCOME TO MY AUCTION! I ESPECIALLY WANT TO THANK THE REPEAT BUYERS. I GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS, LOYALTY AND COMMUNICATION OVER THE YEARS! IT IS MY HOPE THAT YOU ALWAYS ENJOY THE ON-LINE AUCTION EXPERIENCE AND CONTINUE TO COME BACK OFTEN. MY AUCTIONS ARE ALWAYS NO RESERVE AUCTIONS, HAVE BEEN FOR YEARS, THE WAY AUCTIONS SHOULD BE. SO PLEASE ENJOY AND HAVE FUN WITH THEM! ITEM DESCRIPTION: This is a VERY SCARCE Antique Fenton BUTTERFLY AND BERRY Water Pitcher made to go with a 7 piece Water Set consisting of a Water Pitcher and 6 Tumblers from the early 1900's. The Base Color is BLUE. This is one of the much harder to obtain colors and this is the very finest of examples. These seldom show up for sale in Blue anywhere and to find one displaying iridescence this striking is impressive. The iridescence so Rich and Vibrant it can be compared with the finest Northwood pieces out there. FAR, FAR above average for Fenton...ultra Rich, Ultra colorful top to bottom all the way around, inside and outside. The very finest specimen I have ever held in my hands. An absolutely striking example of this extremely pleasing pattern...you will never need to upgrade from this pitcher...there simply is not a finer multi-color example out there. Please see the photographs and enjoy. Fine as they are...the don't do the piece justice. I have turned the piece to show you all sides, angles and iridescent features and as the photographs show it is visually stunning with iridescent color significantly nicer that 99% of them in existence. If you didn't know it was Fenton...you would swear it was an ultra fine piece of Northwood. It is that superior! The condition matches the iridescent splendor. If you enjoy the harder to obtain pieces that have extraordinary visual qualities that everybody else does not have...look this one over and give it serious consideration. It is an incredible antique Fenton piece to admire and enjoy on display. There is no makers mark...it is antique Fenton at its finest. Every bit as beautiful as the photos show. My photos are taken outside in natural indirect sunlight. I never use a flash or props. I never enhance photos, never have, never will. I aim to show you the best iridescent color the piece offers. If the piece looks awesome in the photos...that is because...it is! What you see is what you will get! ITEM MEASUREMENTS: The piece is 8 inches wide at the widest point including the handle. 9 1/8 inches tall at the tallest point. BASE GLASS COLOR: BLUE ITEM CONDITION: There are NO chips, cracks or repairs on this Extremely Scarce, ULTRA Colorful and Vibrant Fenton Water Pitcher. A magnficent example! THE BASE: The mold seams are barely there to the touch...nice and smooth. I can make out just the very slightest bit of wear on the bottom of the base...common to this antique glass and nothing uncommon here whatsoever I assure you. The base is in absolutely exceptional condition. The piece sits flat and level on a flat surface. THE INTERIOR: The interior surface is clean and in superb condition with no wear present. The iridescent presentation is exquisite inside just like the exterior....top to bottom! Around the top and spout...gorgeous! THE EXTERIOR: I can't make out any wear on the exterior whatsoever. The pattern definition is ultra crisp...Rich, Striking iridescence all the way around the piece...every panel...all the details are so well done. The piece has obviously been well maintained and well regarded over the last century. THE EDGE: The Edge Treatment on the piece is very well done. The handle and spout and both well formed and well shaped. It is so difficult to find these pieces in premium condition...but here you have a Grand specimen. Extraordinary to say the very least. You can clearly see how fine it is in the photographs...yet it is even better in person. The visual presentation is exquisite. Truly a phenominal piece of antique Fenton and an superior piece of this century old glass. That is all I can find on this Rare, Extremely Colorful and Elegant Antique Fenton Water Pitcher. A sensational example, on all levels, of this gorgeous pattern, shape and very elusive and desirable base glass color. It is an ultra fine specimen loaded with classy color and detail...ultra Rich...ultra Fine. If you are enjoy the difficult to obtain pieces with superior iridescent splendor...here is a piece you will certainly enjoy and so will everybody else. The visual qualities are supreme! It certainly makes a statement on display, a piece that attracts plenty of attention to itself and the other pieces around it. Certainly it is a piece very few others will have and none will have one better. It is in fabulous condition too. It is obvious it has been taken care of well over the last century...preserved and kept as a Show Case piece in my opinion. The previous owners of this magnificent example did a superb job keeping it safe down through the many decades. A high quality, very impressive specimen that will add tremendous visual appeal and interest to your display as well as dollar value. It is MOST impressive on the shelf in natural light! Please look over those photos again. It is every bit as gorgeous as it looks. I have been selling antiques on Ebay a long time. You may note that my auction format is very plain...I fully intend it to be that way, no glitz and glamour. I am an antique enthusiast and collector of old glass and pottery...I find it completely fascinating. I'm selling fine antiques...not me. The historical pieces I sell are part of our history, as a country, and made right here in the good ole' USA unless I state otherwise. They represent a time when America made things, great things...before it was popular to sell this country out! Imagine...made in the USA...what a concept! They are awesome all by themselves...no glitz and glamour is needed to promote them...the photographs say it all! Please enjoy the many photos and detailed descriptions...in my opinion...nothing else needs to be done or said. You will find my descriptions much more detailed than you will get at any public auction...guaranteed! I do my best to point out damage or wear issues with the pieces I offer. I'm not perfect...but I am honest. True antique glass always has some manufacturing marks. It was made a century ago and mass produced...cheaply...well before quality was an idea. Well before Cell Phones, Computers or any technology at all. It is hard for people to comprehend that today, but it is fact. People still went to the corner drug store to use the phone! Imagine! The working conditions were unbearable by today's standards, yet the hard working American's of this era produced some of the most amazing items ever made. Manufacturing marks within the glass are part of the charm of this period in time. If there is a manufacturing mark that is out of the ordinary...such as excessive, contained, bubbles throughout the glass or a manufacturing heat check...I will mention it. Normal manufacturing marks such as straw marks, stretch marks, enclosed bubbles, light tool marks, though, will not be mentioned and should certainly be anticipated. Look over the many photos provided. Please educate yourself about the items you are buying and ask questions while the auction is in progress. If typical manufacturing marks bother you...please ask questions up front! I will readily answer questions as diligently as I can. EDUCATION: It is always a great idea to educate yourself about the antiques you are interested in purchasing before you buy from me or anyone else. It will further your appreciation and hone your interest. For Carnival Glass....I highly recommend David Doty's Carnival Glass Website. I also find his Field Guides extremely helpful if you can find them, there are several. They are the best guide to learning patterns, especially the 2000 updated version. Even used...they are well worth the money. I also recommend Edwards and Carwile's Carnival Glass Encyclopedia...there are several editions published. They cover the widest array of patterns of any guide I have seen and the text is excellent. The Mordini Auction Price guide is also extremely useful. There are other very worthy materials out there that will help you learn and grow, as well as numerous clubs and organizations. SHIPPING: I ship USPS Priority exclusively and I usually ship only on Saturdays and Mondays. I use premium ONE INCH bubble wrap (not the cheap 1/4 inch) and foam peanuts to package the pieces exclusively. I take great pride in packaging these wonderful pieces of history VERY well...like they deserve to be packaged and I like them packaged for me. I do apply a small handling fee to the Shipping Cost. I greatly apologize, but Shipping supplies are NOT cheap. Running NO RESERVE Auctions doesn't mean I make money. I never know how an item will sell. I can't afford to take losses on items (which happens) AND pay for Shipping Materials. In order to maintain the NO RESERVE Auction format that many of you have told me repeatedly that you greatly appreciate...I must make sure Shipping Supplies are covered. SHIPPING INSURANCE IS INCLUDED IN THIS FEE in the unlikely event it is damaged in transit. My goal, however, is to NEVER have a damaged piece of glass...EVER! My feedback comments prove my diligence in that regard. SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: YOU BET! I always combine shipping costs on multiple purchases whenever I feel I can do so safely with no possible harm to the pieces!!! I also discount shipping for repeat buyers whenever I can, significantly if possible, up to and including Free Shipping. Running No Reserve Auctions do not always allow me to do that...sometimes I lose money and can't...but if I can...for repeat buyers I certainly will! I don't advertise it...I just do it when I send the invoice. It is my way of saying THANK YOU! RETURNS: All purchases are considered final. I run 7 to 10 day auctions with plenty of photos, text and lots of time for questions if needed. I will accept returns if I have obviously misrepresented an item and I agree that I have. I will refund the original Purchase Price and the original Shipping Cost only.