The Phoenix Glass Company was formed in 1880 in Monaca, Pennsylvania and like many other glass companies at that time, they initially thrived on the market for oil and gas lamp chimneys. Moving on to making lamps, globes, shades and electric light bulbs, they formed alliances with a number of glassworks and individuals who could bring specialist glass-making skills to Phoenix. During the 1880's and 1890's they produced a large volume of coloured cut glass, etched glass, hand decorated glass, and fancy coloured art glass, such as mother-of-pearl satin glass which they patented in 1885.
About Attribution: There have been many fairy lamp attributed to Phoenix Glass. While circumstantial evidence has been presented, I am waiting on more positive attribution before including them as examples. Any documentation related to the production of fairy lamps by Phoenix is welcomed.
