Mermaid Planter, Fenton
A dramatic and desirable 7-inch tall planter from Fenton. Made from a modified Verlys mold and first issued in amethyst in 1970-1972. Made in celeste blue during the 1990s and pink opal in 2001. Amethyst examples sell from $70 to $100, though two brought just $56 and $64 on eBay in 2008. A celeste example sold at live auction in 2003 for $140.

1/30/08