This glass was originally produced in 1885 by Fred Shirley of the Mt. Washington Glass Company in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Fenton reproduced this rare glass for a very limited number of years or 1972 to 1978. Legend states that the name was provided by Queen Victoria who upon receipt of a gift of this glass, was said to have exclaimed that the rich tones of blushing pink reminded her of a Burmese sunset. 
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Vintage Fenton Burmese Hand Painted Rose Large Vase - TobysArtAndBooks
Vintage Fenton Burmese Hand Painted Rose Large Vase - TobysArtAndBooks
This glass was originally produced in 1885 by Fred Shirley of the Mt. Washington Glass Company in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Fenton reproduced this rare glass for a very limited number of years or 1972 to 1978. Legend states that the name was provided by Queen Victoria who upon receipt of a gift of this glass, was said to have exclaimed that the rich tones of blushing pink reminded her of a Burmese sunset.
This glass was originally produced in 1885 by Fred Shirley of the Mt. Washington Glass Company in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Fenton reproduced this rare glass for a very limited number of years or 1972 to 1978. Legend states that the name was provided by Queen Victoria who upon receipt of a gift of this glass, was said to have exclaimed that the rich tones of blushing pink reminded her of a Burmese sunset. 
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