The following treasure is from the living estate of Ailene & Buddy Ford; noted dealers and lifelong collectors of exceptional antique & vintage heirlooms. The Ford estate presents highly valuable items from a diverse group of genres, 95% + in excellent condition. This exquisite estate has something for every eclectic collector! xxxxxxxxxxx. The AEAA is pleased to offer this beautiful ca. 2000, hand painted Fenton Wave Crest, Carl Helmschmied Swirl ladies reverse spiral ladies dresser box, with stylish Ormolu joiner-work, finished in the soft Peach color. This handsome box was masterfully hand painted by Peggy Lane in a lovely Iris theme. This is a special edition, with the original Fenton Wave Crest having a very short life span from 1961 through 1962. Our beauty sits 6 x 6 x 4.5 inches tall, weighing 1# 12 oz., and is spectacular condition. xxxxxxxxxxxx. The real Wave Crest Helmschmied Swirl pattern was born in the latter 1890s, invented by Carl Helmschmied, who worked with the C.F. Monroe decorating company. Blanks were supplied by Mt. Washington Glass Co. In 1961, Fenton Glass introduced basic two piece sets of custom colored cased over opal glass boxes & vases, designated as the new overlay colors, Apple Green, Coral, Honey Amber, Powder Blue, and Wild Rose. The sets encompassed Ware #6080 Wave Crest candy boxes, and a Ware #5858 8” tall double crimped Wheat Sheaf vase. These special designs had a very short lifespan, from 1961 to January 1963, making them a Scarce & valuable collectible.

XA - B56 - wonderful condition