For Sale is a beautiful piece of carnival glass made by the Millersburg Glass Company of Holmes County, Ohio. The shape is a Spooner and the pattern is "Hanging Cherries". The Spooner measures 4" tall and is 6 1/4" in diameter outside handle measurement. The vessel without the handles measures 3 13/16" in diameter.

The Spooner depicts very detailed clusters of hanging cherries from branches and stippled leaves that are realistic with attention to the veining and serrated edges. The piece has two molded handles and is finished with a soft scalloped edge to the top rim. It has a collar base and smooth interior. The iridescence on this Spooner is excellent as you can see vivid colors of Gold, Blue, Purple, and Teal on the exterior and interior. This is considered to be a Radium finish. The iridescence on this piece is stunning.

This Spooner is considered to be in excellent condition as there are no cracks, nicks, chips or dings. All the teeth on the top border are damage free, not even a flea nick. The mold is crisp and the detail in the leaves is outstanding. There are some mold imperfections like straw marks but nothing obtrusive. The piece is not signed but the pattern is a well documented Millersburg pattern.

The Spooner was created in the Victorian era as many people did not have enough silverware for each place setting. The hostess or homemaker would place the vessel in the middle of the table with water and spoons in it so the guests could share their spoons and rinse after each use. The more affluent family would display these regularly on their table with silver spoons in them to show their hospitality. This is a very collectible table accessory that was made in many different mediums of glass, pottery, metal and silver.

Millersburg Glass Company began construction in 1908 by John W. Fenton after breaking away from the Fenton Art Glass Company where he and his brothers, Frank and Charles, were partners. He began glass production in May of 1909 however the company filed for bankruptcy in 1911 most likely due to his lack of business experience and remote location. John was noted for his extravagance and attention to detail in his workmanship making Millersburg some of the most desirable carnival glass available. I have also read that Black Cherries were John's favorite fruit and several of the trees planted on the property surrounding the factory. He would sometimes have his workers climb the trees and break off a branch for him to study and work on his patterns.

The Spooner was made Circa 1909-1911.

Antique Glass
Antique Carnival Glass