Long Thumbprint, Fenton   Updated 12/8/2011
Pretty much a run-of-the-mill vase pattern. Often found at flea markets and malls, usually in green. Four rows of thumbprints around the trunk. The jack-in-the-pulpit versions are rare, however, and worth picking up when found. Regular versions range in height from about 7 inches to 12 inches. The vase on the right is not a Long Thumbprint. While similar, there is a difference in the base and only three rows of thumbprints around the vase. Nothing is known about its origin. In amethyst, it sold for $900 in 2003 and for $2,300 in 2007.

Amethyst, 45 (2009), 13, 23, 45 (all 2010), 20, 40 (both 2011)

Amethyst, jack-in-the-pulpit, 75 (2003), 85 (2010)

Amethyst, whimsey, tulip shape top, 5 inch, 900 (2003), 2,300 (2007)

Green, 10, 15, 23 (all 2010)

Green, jack-in-the-pulpit, 45, 125 (both 2004)

Lavender, 50 (2005)

Lime, 60 (2002)

Marigold, 10-20

Marigold, jack-in-the-pulpit, 55 (2005), 115 (2010)

Olive, 28 (2002)

The Long Thumbprint vase at the left (base shown) has an 1899 penny embedded in it. This amethyst vase sold in 2011 for $700. Photo courtesy of Wroda Auctions.