Fenton Vintage EGG PLATE Hen Chicken Server Milk Glass Amethyst/White #5188
Fenton entered the covered hen on nest market relatively
late, in 1952 with the debut of their first hen on nest, in
the form of their massive Chicken Server, ware #5188. A
copy of the hefty 8 inch Atterbury hen, Fenton ware #5199,
was used for the hen top nesting on a suitably sized, 12"
long platter made with depressions for deviled eggs placed
all around it. The slotted eyes of the Atterbury Hen were
replaced with big, round bulging eyes that are void of detail,
and have since become a renowned identifying factor for
Fenton''s large hens on nests dishes. Pieces from the 1950s
are not marked.
Ware #5188 YM, Milk Glass body with Amethyst
Head, Chicken Server, YOP: 1953, 1954, retired in
this color, 1955. (rare) Hen top is a copy of the 8"
Atterbury hen top later used on the smooth rimmed
base. Fenton Chicken Server produced: 1952-1958.
*please note there is a small chip on the under side of the tail (I almost missed it).
