Rare Fenton Mulberry Glass Melon Shaped Ruffled Rim Vase 1942 Optic For Sale

Acquire a crown jewel of historic American glassmaking with this exceptionally rare 1942 Fenton Art Glass squat melon vase. Executed in Fenton's legendary, highly sought-after "Mulberry" color formulation—which was strictly manufactured for a single year in 1942—this masterpiece features a striking two-tone ombré colorway. The wide, dramatic hand-crimped ruffled handkerchief rim glows in rich fuchsia-purple, seamlessly cascading down into a translucent cornflower blue at the lobed, bulbous melon base. The undersurface features a beautifully polished, clean pontil base confirming its early hand-formed heritage prior to the implementation of molded company signatures. Its exceptional light-refracting properties make it a premium centerpiece.Dimensions: 5.5” tall x 5.5” wideCondition: Pristine vintage condition. Absolutely flawless with zero chips, cracks, flea bites, scratches, or interior mineral staining.