Mad Hatter Update: Peacock Tail

By Kate Lavelle

New information regarding Fenton Peacock Tail hat vases: At the ICGA Convention the Mad Hatter was gifted with an unusual example of this hat vase pattern that had been previously covered in this series in the December 2015 issue of The Carnival Pump. Mr. Gale Eichhorst presented me with his marigold example with a blank, unpatterned interior center. This is quite unusual, as most have the continuing peacock pattern all the way to the middle. Carl Booker came to our room to visit and was quite astonished to see it, so much so that he took photos. Current speculation is that this may have been from a small proof run prior to retooling of the mould to produce the examples that most collectors know. I was unaware of this variant when the article was written but would like to show and inform collectors of this unusual hat vase now. Thanks again Gale!

This article first appeared in the ICGA Pump in the September 2016 issue and is reprinted with permission.