6483 B3 Fenton Black Folk Art Rooster on Nest
This is a Fenton handpainted black Folk Art Rooster on Nest. Made in 2002.
From the Fenton 2002 catalog:
“Folk Art Animals
Simple country moments spent gathering eggs are captured forever in black glass handcrafted and handpainted in America with the whimsical designs of Fenton artist Stacy Williams.
Decorated with festive polka dots, the functional folk art covered rooster boxes recall Grandma's "nest egg" where a spare nickel or a sweet could always be found.”
From the 2002 Sentiments Collection catalog:
”Folk Art Animals
Two important design elements for
2002 - Black glass and polka dots are featured in our latest grouping of Folk Art Animals. Stacy Williams’
sense of whimsy and love of country are evident in her handpainted designs. The collection includes a variety of roosters along with our functional bunny box and egg cup for the Easter season.”
Measures approximately 5 1/2 inches long.