Vintage Fenton Plum Opalescent Jack in the Pulpit Vase – Jacqueline Art Glass Decor

This vintage Fenton plum opalescent vase features a dramatic Jack in the Pulpit silhouette and a textured Jacqueline scale pattern, offering a sophisticated Victorian aesthetic for curated art glass displays.

This exquisite Jack in the Pulpit vase is a premier example of Fenton’s artistry, rendered in the highly coveted Plum Opalescent glass. Part of the Jacqueline collection—a pattern famously named in honor of Jackie Kennedy in the early 1960s—this piece features a delicate fish-scale or diamond-optic texture that dances beneath the surface of the rich, royal purple glass. The dramatic "Jack in the Pulpit" silhouette is defined by its tall, slender neck that erupts into a wide, gracefully ruffled rim, tipped with a misty white opalescence that perfectly highlights the deep plum tones.

Because Plum Opalescent was a challenging color to produce, involving a precise reheating process of Azure Blue over gold Ruby glass, pieces in this hue are notably rare and highly prized by serious glass enthusiasts. The Jacqueline pattern adds a layer of mid-century sophistication, offering a structured geometric contrast to the organic, flowing lines of the vase's neck and flare. This unmarked treasure likely dates to the original 1960-1961 production run, as it lacks the molded logo introduced in later decades. It serves as a stunning focal point on a mantle or within a lighted cabinet, where its translucent depth and milky edges can truly shine.

Details: Measures about 7.25" in height by 4" wide. Excellent condition. Unmarked.
This item is vintage, approximately 65 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.