Fine Rib Vases - Fenton


Other than Imperial's Ripple, you'll probably see more Fenton Fine Rib vases than any other vase pattern.

There are three sizes; a standard size (base diameter 2 1/2 inches), a large standard size (base diameter 2 3/4 inches), and a midsize (base diameter 3 1/4 inches). Heights in the photo to the left are 11 inches, 13 inches and 17 inches respectively for the standard, large standard and mid-size vases. Heights can vary based upon how much the vases were swung.

The tops of both the standard size and the large standard size have a smooth band at the top with six pointed flames. The midsize has no band with the ribs ending in a rounded top just below the rim. The ribs at the bottom of both the standard size and the large standard size end in a scallop shaped arch while the ribs at the bottom of the mid-size vase simply end in points. The top and bottom of the standard and large standard vases are shown in the center photos and the top and the bottom of the mid-size vase is shown in the photos to the right.

The standard and large standard vases come in many different colors. Blue and Red and quite common. Amber, amethyst, aqua, aqua opal, green lime green, marigold, powder blue, and vaseline also found. But other unique colors are also known to appear. The mid-size vase also comes in a range of colors of amethyst, blue, celeste blue, green, lime green, marigold, powder blue, red, and tangerine opal although the unique colors are found less frequently.

Because of the differences in the pattern between the mid-size vase and the two standard vases, the mid-size vase has been previously referred to as Fenton's Thin Rib vase.

Northwood also has a vase with the Fine Rib name.