Fenton Glass Cranberry Diamond Optic Ruffled Melon Rose Bowl Vase Vintage c1940
Fenton Cranberry Opalescent Diamond Optic Crimped Ruffle Top Vase c1930-1940This piece of art glass by Fenton combines multiple chemical & artistic process in the production process to achieve the cranberry/ ruby red color and variations in transparency and reflectivity.5.25 H x 6 DIt is small but it truly packs a punch!The diamond optic pattern on the Fenton cranberry glass pieces enhances the visual effects by creating a textured surface with a diamond-shaped pattern. This pattern, applied during the glassblowing process, refracts and scatters light, giving the glass a shimmering, radiant appearance. The cranberry color, created by the addition of gold to the molten glass, further amplifies this effect, adding depth and richness to the overall aesthetic. This is part of what is known as the Ruby Overlay Process.The combination of these artisan led processes can also produce a opalescent quality in the glass which is a variation, but can actually be found quite often in this speci