Orange Tree, Fenton   Updated 4/21/2008      Orange Tree rarities   Comments by Alan and Lorraine Pickup

One of Fenton's most popular patterns, Orange Tree was produced in a great range of shapes. Only the plates, bowls, and mugs, however, are found in much of a color range. Some of the plates and bowls have an alternate center in which the trunk of the orange trees seems to skip the interior band and continue slightly into the center. The blue plate above left shows such a variant (and it's found more often in plates than bowls). A rare variantion of the bowls has a daisy pattern in the center band rather than the alternating basketweave and floral design. The three-in-one edge, as shown in the above red bowl, is very rare in Orange Tree. The Orange Tree pattern has been used by Fenton on a number of contemporary pieces, including bowls.
Plates, about 9 inches

Amethyst, 1,200 (2008)

Aqua opal, 15,000 (1995)

Blue, 300, 325, 400, 425, 550, 1,000 (all 2006),
   225, 290, 350, 375, 450, 550, 600 (all 2007),
   325, 650 (both 2008)

Clambroth, 85, 170 (both 2004), 55 (2005),
   45, 55, 60 (all 2006), 100 (2007)

Green, 2,600 (2002)

Green, spotty gold irid., 550 (2006)

Green, emerald, 13,000 (2003)

Ice green, 15,000 (2008)

Marigold, 175-300

White, 100-150

Plates, with trunk center

Amethyst, 1,500, 1,500 (both 2000), 1,100 (2004),
   1,100 (2005)

Blue, 200, 275, 450 (all 2005),
   125, 235, 325, 350 (all 2006), 160, 400 (both 2007)

Blue, electric, 1,100 (2003)

Clambroth, 275 (2003), 150 (2004),
   45, 50, 105, 145 (all 2006), 60, 90 (both 2008)

Green, 4,000 (1996), 1,200 (2005), 3,100 (2006)

Ice green, 16,000 (1994)

Ice green, 25,000 (private sale 2001)

Lavender, 475 (2005)

Marigold, 165, 200, 240, 400 (all 2006),
   200, 225, 425 (all 2007)

White, 125, 145, 160, 165, 170 (all 2007),
   155, 275 (both 2008)

Related patterns
Fenton's Flowers
Orange Tree Orchard
Orange Tree Scroll

Bowls, 8-9 inches

Amber, 125 (1997), 150 (2002), 45 (2008)

Amberina, 1,200 (1996)

Amberina, reverse, 700 (2006)

Amethyst, 100-200

Blue, 145, 150, 200 (all 2005), 90, 125, 145 (all 2006),
   175 (2007), 215, 225 (both 2008)

Blue, electric, 285 (2004)

Blue, powder, 60 (2002), 95 (2005)

Celeste blue, 1,500-2,000

Clambroth, 15-20

Green, 70, 95, 115, 125, 250, 325 (all 2006),
   135, 175 (both 2007)

Green, emerald, 575 (2007)

Lavender, ice cream shape, 170 (2004)

Lavender, smokey, 275 (1999)

Marigold, 30-55

Marigold on Moonstone, ICS, 1,000 (2000)

Marigold on Moonstone, ruffled, 750 (2001),
   600, 1,900 (both 2004), 800 (2006)

Red, 1,300, 2,300 (both 2005),
   1,100, 1,500, 1,600, 1,850, 2,100 (all 2006),
   1,200, 1,600 (both 2007), 1,600 (2008)

Purple slag, 140 (2000), 140 (2004)

White, 45, 55 (both 2005), 45, 60, 105 (all 2006),
   25, 33, 40, 45, 55 (all 2007)

Bowls, with trunk center

Amethyst, 75 (2000)

Clambroth, 50 (1999)

Blue, 280 (2005), 115, 230 (both 2006)

Green, 125, 155 (both 2005), 130, 400 (both 2006),
   450 (2008)

Ice green, 6,500 (2004)

Marigold, 35-50, up to 75

White, 90 (1999), 55 (2001), 100 (2005), 90 (2006)

Fruit or orange bowls have three scroll feet and measure 10 to 11 inches. The berry sets are made from their own unique molds and have four square feet--which are almost always damaged.
Footed fruit or orange bowls

Amethyst, 525 (1999)

Blue, 135 (2005), 180, 195 (both 2006),
   225, 300, 425 (all 2007), 225, 500 (both 2008)

Blue, round, 700 (2006)

Green, 1,300 (2007)

Green, emerald, 3,800 (2007)

Marigold, 145 (2004), 60 (2005),
   45, 115 (both 2006), 45, 70, 100 (all 2007)

Centerpiece whimsey from fruit bowl

Amethyst, one known, 4,500 (1996)

Green, 6,600 (2005)

Berry sets

Blue, 7 piece, 225 (2000), 155 (2007)

Marigold, 6 piece, 130 (2001), 120 (2007)

White, 5 piece, rough feet, 145 (1996)

Bowl, large footed berry

Blue, 135 (2001), 210 (2004)

Marigold, 135 (2004), 40 (2005), 45 (2006), 35 (2008)

White, 165 (2002)

Small footed berry

Blue, 46 (eBay 2004)

Pitchers and tumblers all have four feet, which are highly succeptible to damage. The flared versions of the punch bowl, as shown above, are more desirable than the ruffled examples.
Water sets, 7 piece

Blue, 325 (2004), 225 (2005), 300, 750 (both 2006)

Marigold, 260, 275 (both 2007)

Water pitchers

Blue, 1,050 (2001), 220 (2002), 285 (2003), 330 (2007),
   275 (2008)

Ice green, heavy damage, 2,100 (2002)

Lime green, damaged, 1,900 (2007)

Marigold, 650 (2001), 235 (2003), 300 (2008)

White, 700 (2007)

Tumblers

Blue, 80 (2003), 75, 290 (both 2005), 110 (2006), 33 (2007)

Celeste blue known

Lavender, rough feet, 65 (2001)

Marigold, 25, 85, 95 (all 2003), 75 (2004), 25 (2006),
   25, 100 (both 2007)

White, 120, 150 (both 2003), 110 (2006), 355 (2007)

Punch sets, 7-10 pieces

Blue, 250, 375 (both 2005), 275, 350 (both 2006),
   275, 310, 325 (all 2008)

Marigold, 175 (2006), 150, 200 (both 2007), 185 (2008)

White, 725 (2005), 650, 850 (both 2006),
   700, 1,000 (both 2007)

Punch bowls and bases

Blue, 225, 250 (both 2003), 285 (2004), 175 (2007)

Blue, flared ruffled whimsey, 2,700 (2007)

Green, flared top, 7,000 (1996), 5,500 (2007)

Marigold, 200 (3003), 95, 100, 150, 185 (all 2004),
   175 (2006)

Marigold, ruffled, flared, 575 (2007)

White, 375 (2001)

Punch cups

Blue, 15-25

Marigold, 10-15

White, 30-55

The Orange Tree loving cups are unique--they are not known in any other pattern. Orange Tree mugs are found in two sizes; the shaving mug as shown on the left with a 3 inch base, and the standard mug with a 2 1/2 inch base.
Loving cups

Amethyst/purple, 345 (2004),
   425 (2005), 650 (2006)

Aqua, 165 (2001)

Aqua opal, 15,000 (1999)

Blue, 350 (2004),
   200, 235, 275, 375, 575 (all 2005),
   220, 265, 300, 325, 360, 375, 900
   (all 2006), 250, 350, 390 (all 2007),
   500 (2008)

Blue, spectacular, 2,400 (1999),
   2,750 (2003), 1,200 (2006)

Blue, pale, 300, 700 (both 1999)

Green, 275, 305, 360 (both 2005),
   225, 275, 375, 550 (all 2006),
   210, 280, 350 (all 2007)

Ice blue, one reported

Lavender, 210 (2002)

Marigold, 110-200

Peach opal, 7,000 (1999)

White, 225 (2004),
   225, 325 (both 2006), 100 (2007) 		Mugs, shaving, 3 inch base

Amber, 85, 205 (both 2003), 55 (2004)

Amberina, 150 (2002), 225 (2003),
   675 (2005)

Amethyst/purple, 55 (2004)

Amethyst, black, 170 (2003), 50 (2006)

Aqua, 85 (2004), 145 (2005)

Aqua opal, 1,100 (2003)

Blue, 25-40

Blue, powder, 90, 135 (both 2003),
   30 (2005)

Green, 450 (2000), 350 (2006)

Lime green, 850 (2001), 155 (2007)

Marigold, 15-25

Red, 425 (2005), 250, 525 (both 2006),
   185 (2007)

Red, Mandarin, 450 (2002)

Red, Mandarin, slag, 1,000 (1999)

Red slag, 500 (2001), 300 (2004),
   400 (2005), 425 (2006)

Vaseline, 125-200 		Mugs, standard

Amber, 40 (2007), 25 (2008)

Amberina, 675 (2005), 260 (2006),
   130 (2007)

Amethyst/purple, 38 (2004),
   25, 65 (both 2005),
   35, 85 (both 2006), 30 (2008)

Amethyst, black, silvery, 145 (2002),
   40 (2006)

Aqua, 40, 85 (both 2006),
   65, 135 (both 2007)

Blue, 15, 25, 40 (all 2005),
   15, 20, 70 (all 2006),
   13, 20, 25 (all 2007), 25, 35 (both 2008)

Blue, powder, 35 (2000), 150 (2003),
   50 (2006), 30 (2008)

Green, 110, 175 (both 2007), 175 (2008)

Lavender, 125 (2002)

Lime green, 40 (2002), 25 (2003),
   10 (2005), 25 (2008)

Marigold, 10-15

Red, 105, 115, 320, 490 (all 2006),
   300, 320, 400 (all 2007), 295 (2008)

Red, Mandarin, 450 (2002)

Red slag, 275 (2003), 400 (2005)

Sapphire blue, 275 (2004), 60 (2007)

Teal, 120-200

Vaseline, 65, 70 (both 2006),
   55, 75, 80, 115 (all 2007)

White, 1,150 (2008)
Hatpin holders and powder jars are the only items specifically produced in the Orange Tree pattern for the lady's dressing table. Table set pieces are quite rare in this pattern, and few complete table sets are known. Above are a typical marigold covered sugar bowl and a spooner, particularly unusual in that it is celeste blue.
Hatpin holders

Amethyst, 900 (2005)

Blue, 200-350

Blue, electric, 1,000 (2007)

Chocolate, iridized, 2,700 (2003)

Green, 800 (2006)

Green, typical feet flaws, 525 (2004),
   250, 360 (both 2006), 950 (2007)

Green, exceptional, 2,200 (2000)

Marigold, 105, 115, 140, 170 (all 2004),
   85, 95, 125, 155, 225, 290 (all 2006),
   65, 175 (both 2007), 500 (2008)

Marigold, factory painted, 220 (1997)

White, 900 (1998), 425 (1999), 3,100 (2004)

Powder jars

Amethyst, 375, 475 (both 2004),
   225, 375 (both 2005), 145 (2007)

Blue, 100, 120 (both 2005), 220 (2006),
   65, 90, 105, 125 (all 2007), 100 (2008)

Blue, powder, 400 (2004)

Green, 450 (2002), 1,025 (2004)

Marigold, 25 (2003), 50 (2005),
   60, 75 (both 2006), 45, 58, 70 (all 2007)

Vaseline, 125 (2000)

Breakfast sets (small creamer and sugar)

Amethyst, 95 (2007)

Blue, 45, 85, 100 (all 2007), 50 (2008)

Marigold, 25 (2007)

White, 80 (2004), 45 (2006),
   110, 125 (both 2007)

Breakfast creamer

Blue, 55 (2005), 10 (2006)

Marigold, 10 (2006)

Breakfast sugar

Aqua opal, 1,800 (2007)

White, 40 (2006)

Table sets, 4 piece (all are footed)

Blue, 400-600

Marigold, 250 (2006), 350 (2007)

White, gold trim, 500 (2007)

Butter dish, covered

Blue, 250 (2001), 300 (2007)

Marigold, 100 (2004), 300 (2007)

White, 200, 300 (both 2004)

Creamer

Blue, 145 (1994), 75 (2005), 35 (2006)

Marigold, 55 (2007)

White, 175 (1999), 65 (2003), 10 (2006), 65 (2007)

Creamer whimsey from punch cup

White, 165 (2003)

Spooner

Blue, 75 (2005)

Marigold, 50-80

White, gold trim, 160 (2000)

Sugar, covered

Blue, rough foot, 50 (2005)

Marigold, 65 (2007)



This unique Orange Tree spittoon in marigold, made from a powder jar bottom, sold in 2007 for $6,700 (Photo courtesy of Wroda Auctions).

Above left are two wine glasses, the regular and the scarce variant. The variant, which brings about the same price as the regular, is a bit taller and has an additional band just above the pattern. On the right is the sauce (sometimes referred to as a sherbet). This one is unusual in that it is crimped. A similar one sold for $55 in 2000.
Wine glasses

Aqua, 45 (2000), 165 (2007)

Blue, 20, 30 (both 2005), 30, 35 (both 2006)

Green, 195 (2007)

Marigold, 10 (2006), 15 (2007),
   15, 18 (both 2008)

Marigold, souv-Sheridan, Wy, 100 (1998)

Marigold, souv-Cambridge, Ohio, 95 (2002)

Vaseline, large, 60, 150 (both 2002)

Compotes, made from wine glasses

Aqua, 165 (1997), 185 (2004)

Blue, 50, 75 (both 2007)

Green, 65 (2005)

Green, small, 280 (2003)

Lavender, 35 (2002)

Marigold, 25-40

Purple, 170 (1997)

Teal, 450 (1994)

Vaseline, 155 (1999), 220 (2003),
   140 (2005)

Sauce or sherbet

Blue, 15-20

Blue, crimped, 55 (2000)

Marigold, 11 (2007), 6 (2008)

Marigold, crimped, 75 (2005)

White, 25-40