Fenton Art Glass Welcomes March Madness !

It's that time of year again! Show your team spirit with handcrafted in USA jewelry in coordinating colors of your favorite team! Shown below is the remaining inventory of our Fenton Art Glass Collegiate Leather Cord Bracelets and Earrings. All selections feature officially licensed artwork on a Milk Glass bead. The leather cord bracelet includes two accent beads and a 2'' extender chain in Silvertone. The extender chain allows the bracelet to fit most wrist sizes, from 5-3/4'' to 8-1/4''. Quantities are very limited. Please click on each bracelet to order. . . while supplies last! Our Fenton Art Glass handcrafted earrings have sterling silver earwires and glass gem accents. Click on each earring to order. . . going, going, GONE!

For more Collegiate jewelry, we suggest you visit www.fentonglassjewelry.com for the latest styles in their Fenton University collection.

Basketball Blasts from the Fenton Family's Past. . .
As we root for our favorite team during "March Madness", we thought we'd share a few "Basketball Blasts from the Fenton Family's Past." Fenton family members from the second and third generations have always enjoyed participating in basketball. Shown below, far left: Frank M. Fenton stood 6' 7" tall when he played basketball for Marietta College in 1933-34. He was fond of saying that he was actually "5 foot 19 inches".

Frank's son Tom recalls the basketball backboard on the edge of their paved driveway with bushes beyond. "We played a lot," he said. "One on one or 2-on-2. Dinner waited while we tried to get to 11 baskets, or 15, or whatever was 'game.'" Robust competition often landed a Fenton among the evergreens, amidst laughter and references to the "bush dragons" claiming yet another victim.

Imagine this starting lineup during the 1970s: Mike Fenton, 6' 6"; Tom Fenton, 6' 4"; George Fenton, 6' 4"; Don Fenton, 6' 1"; and Randy Fenton, 6' even. These five third-generation Fenton men were together on the court when they played basketball in the Marietta City League on a team sponsored by . . . who else? . . . Fenton Art Glass Company! Can you name and place the "Fenton Five" in the photo?

The "Fenton Five" (back row and first on bottom left) pose with some of their teammates after winning an Industrial League Championship game in the Marietta Recreation Department League in the 1970s. Other team members included Fenton employees.

March Madness Bracelet Specials. . .

NEW Limited Edition Designs from Fenton Gift Shop. . .

Fenton Gift Shop is pleased to offer these beautiful Limited Edition selections for pre-orders. Each piece features a hand painted, signed, numbered and dated design by our talented designers. Included in this grouping is an 8" Chessie Cat Covered Box, a 5" Stylized Cat figurine, an 11" Vase, and a 10" Feather Vase, each handcrafted in Opal Satin by Mosser Glass. Also included are an 11" Rose Satin Alley Cat figurine and a 6.75" Jadeite Bridesmaid Doll figurine, also made by Mosser. These pieces were made exclusively for the Fenton Gift Shop using a Fenton mould.

Kim Barley pays tribute to Ancient Egypt with her marvelous depiction of the sacred cat. Her hand painted designs on our 5" Stylized Cat figurine and the 8" Chessie Cat Covered Box are meticulously executed.   Note the regal details. . . from the gold jewelry to the rich look of the blanket and pillow. There's even a "scarab" on the cat figurine. This was a popular amulet used in Ancient Egypt.   Did you know. . . Cats, known in ancient Egypt as "Mau", were highly praised for controlling vermin and were considered sacred in ancient Egyptian society. The domesticated cat became a symbol of grace and poise. Each Egyptian Cat Stylized Cat Figurine is $95. Each Egyptian Cat Chessie Cat Covered Box is $170.

A common sighting at many backyard bird feeders is the Blue Jay, a large songbird known for its perky blue crest, black neck bridle and noisy calls. Michelle Kibbe hand painted this talkative bird perched on a pine branch, watching a nearby house. Complimentary soft hues provide the background for her design. Michelle added lush greenery and landscape details on the back complete the look on this impressive Limited Edition vase.

Did you know. . . The black bridle across the face, nape and throat of the Blue Jay varies extensively and may help this bird recognize another of its species. Their fondness for acorns is credited with helping spread oak trees after the last glacial period. Each Watchful Blue Jay Vase is $170.

Pre-orders for the Egyptian Cat Stylized Cat Figurine, Egyptian Cat Chessie Cat Covered Box and and Watchful Blue Jay Vase will be accepted until midnight (ET) on Monday, March 13th, 2017. Please call the Fenton Gift Shop:
1-800-319-7793, ext. 342 or send us an email: purchasing@fentongiftshop.com. Include the name(s) of each item you want to purchase in the subject line. You may also request that we add your name to our mailing list to receive news of upcoming offerings.

 

Kim Barley celebrates the beauty of Spring with her vibrant hand painted design on our Rose Satin Alley Cat. Colorful pink tulips and a delicate pink and black butterfly adorn the body of this figurine. Note those expressive eyes! Each Butterfly Tulips Alley Cat Figurine is $225 and limited to 15.

Michelle continues her Spring floral theme with a lush floral design on this Jadeite Doll figurine.

She hand painted  the gown in pale green, which provides a lovely landscape for the beautiful rose blossoms and vines. Each Roses on Green Doll Figurine is $115.

Below: The shape of this Opal Satin "Feather" Vase provides the perfect canvas for Robin Spindler's hand painted "Mystical Bird" design. Framed within the feathers, a majestic pink-hued bird rests on a branch that is laden with brilliant blue flowers. These flowers encircle the vase, even to the top edges! Note the meticulously executed details on the bird. Each Mystical Bird Vase is $180.

Pre-orders for the Butterfly Tulips Alley Cat Figurine, Roses on Green Doll Figurine and Mystical Bird Vase will be accepted until midnight (ET) on Wednesday, March 15th, 2017. To order, please call the Fenton Gift Shop: 1-800-319-7793, ext. 342 or email: purchasing@fentongiftshop.com and include the name(s) of each item you want to purchase in the subject line.

Visiting our area? Stop by the Fenton Gift Shop! We have in-store only special offerings on hand crafted Fenton jewelry, glass, Fenton reference materials, and more! We also have Limited Edition glass (signed and numbered). Fenton Gift Shop is open Wednesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. (ET) and is located at 420 Caroline Avenue, Williamstown, WV 26187. Please call to confirm store hours: 800-319-7793 or 1-304-375-7772.

Fenton Art Glass eBay Auctions. . .

Here's an opportunity to own a beautiful "one-of-a-kind" art glass creation through our weekly eBay auctions. This auction ends at noon (ET) on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Items featured this week. . .

Here's a splendid one-of-a-kind vase (12" tall) in satin finished Blue Burmese by Michelle Kibbe. The hand painted latticework design, foliage and other artistic elements add much to the graceful shape of the vase, and the hand painted white kitten with its vivid blue eyes is simply adorable! This vase really makes a statement and will be an eye-catcher wherever it's placed in your home. Blue Burmese contains pure gold in the glass batch, and special reheating techniques are needed to create the distinctive pink blush.
 

Here’s a wonderful one-of-a-kind hand painted 7.5” basket in Lotus Mist Burmese by the talented Michelle Kibbe. You'll love the whimsical bunny as it gazes at the yellow butter flies. All the hand painted details are meticulously executed and perfectly detailed. Lotus Mist Burmese is a classic Fenton glass color that contains pure gold in the glass batch and requires special reheating techniques to create the distinctive pink blush.

You've surely heard of Johnny Appleseed, but now you can meet Jenny Appleseed, a one-of-a-kind Bridesmaid Doll figurine (7" tall) designed and hand painted by the talented Kim Barley. This figurine is handcrafted in Jadeite glass by Mosser Glass, using a Fenton mould, especially for Fenton. This Bridesmaid Doll features careful airbrushing and meticulous hand painting ... from the lush apples to the delicate scrollwork and all the wonderful details (note the necklace!). Click here to place your bid on these fantastic finds! This Fenton eBay auction ends at noon (ET) on Wednesday, March 15th, 2017.