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Fenton
Art Glass Presents. . . Celebrate 2020 with New Limited
Editions!
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We are pleased to start off 2020 with these beautiful new
Limited Edition selections. Our talented team of artists has created
beautiful designs, now available for pre-order. Each Limited
Edition will be signed, numbered and dated by one of our
designers.
The Covered Box (Butter tub) was made by Mosser
Glass. The other Limited Editions were also made by Mosser, using
the original Fenton moulds,
for Fenton Gift Shop.
RETURN POLICY:
Returns are accepted on "undamaged" items. Returns are to be
shipped within 30 days of receipt, at customer expense, to the
Fenton Gift Shop, 2242 Williams Hwy., #108, Williamstown, WV
26187. A 5% restocking fee will be applied for this return.
For damaged items, please contact Fenton Gift Shop at
800-319-7793, ext. 342.
Shown here are Limited Editions with a pre-order date of
Monday, January 6th.
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Sculptor Jon Saffell designed the (5065) Cat
figurine, known as the Stylized Cat, in 1999, much to the
delight of our cat fanciers!
Using black glass with a satin finish as her
canvas, Michelle Kibbe created a wonderful "full moon" winter
scene featuring three male cardinals perched on barren white
trees. She also added metallic gold paint on the trees that
appear to reflect the moonlight as it rises above the
snow-covered landscape.
Note the blue eyes and the
heart-shaped nose of this 5" Stylized Cat figurine! This figurine is sure to
delight cat enthusiasts and become a "must have"
addition for figurine
collectors!
Each Cardinals in Moonlight Stylized Cat
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This 8" Lighthouse is handcrafted in Opal Satin
glass (5" base) and crystal (3" top), using Fenton Art Glass
moulds that were not used for production before glassmaking
halted at Fenton in 2011. Kim Barley transformed this Fairy
Light into a lighthouse from days gone by. . . a lighthouse handcrafted with
large multi-colored stones and old style wooden door. Two
windows, framed in gray-toned stones, reflect the golden glow from
the light inside. The top of the crystal lid has been painted
to resemble the blue sky with flying seagulls. Kim added large
waves around the base to complete the look of this marvelous
Lighthouse Fairy Light. A battery-operated tea light is
included with each Lighthouse. It fits perfectly on the top of
the base in a recessed area.
Each Old Stone Lighthouse Fairy Light is $125
and includes a battery-operated tea light.
We are pleased to offer another unique and new design for our "butter tub",
made by Mosser Glass.
Before refrigerators were used in households, butter was
stored in a round or rectangular covered dish.
This version is handcrafted in Jadeite, with a satin
finish on the outside and a glossy interior. This 4.5" x
4.5" Covered Box is versatile. Use it as a treasure box to
store your precious keepsakes or as a candy box. . . or
think "outside the box" and discover a new use for this
beautiful Limited Edition!
Michelle Kibbe's unique and fun
Halloween-themed design features whimsical witches. This would
be the perfect place to store "special" treats! The lid of
this covered box sports the top half of two witches ... each
with a hat painted in purple, green and black stripes and
includes a gold buckle. One witch has a long, thin nose while
the other has a large, ruddy, bulb-shaped nose. Michelle added
multi-colored stars and bubbles as accents on the lid and
base. The base of this box has four different styles for the
witch's bottom half... you choose which to display by aligning
the lid to the dress! Choose from the four dresses painted in
hues of purple, yellow, green, and red. The base is framed
with purple banding with a thin purple pinstriped on the lid
to complement the design. Each Which Witch?
Covered Box is $90.
Pre-orders for the
Cardinals in Moonlight Stylized Cat Figurine,
Old Stone Lighthouse Fairy Light and
Which Witch? Covered Box will be accepted until
midnight on Monday,
January 6, 2020.
To place your pre-order,
please call Fenton Gift Shop at 1-800-319-7793, ext. 342
or email to: purchasing@fentongiftshop.com and
include the names of the items you want to purchase in the
subject line. Please
include your full name and daytime phone so we may
follow-up on your request. We may have customers with the
same first name, so we also need a last name for
verification.
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Shown at left are the
three Fenton Gift Shop Limited Edition selections with
pre-orders due by midnight on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.To
pre-order, call
Fenton Gift Shop at 1-800-319-7793, ext. 342 or send an email:
purchasing@fentongiftshop.com and include the names of the
items you want to purchase in the subject line. Please
include your full name and daytime phone so we may
follow-up on your request. Details on each piece are provided
below.
Fenton Foal Figurine: Several
Fentons fell hard for sculptor Suzi Whitaker's new horse
figurine mould in 2006. The final result was named the
"Fenton Foal" and has become a collector favorite. We are
pleased to once again offer this figurine in Opal Satin!
Our Fenton Foal figurine is 3.75" long. The Foal's mane
has wonderful texture, and, as always, the eyes are
remarkably expressive.
This Opal Satin Horse Figurine was
hand painted by Kim Barley to resemble a horse named "Buck"
that appeared on a popular western television series. The
markings are natural with dark mane and tail and a tan
body. Note those adorable eyes!
Did you know. . .
Actor
Lorne Greene chose a thoroughbred Buckskin as the horse
for his character in the popular western series. Buck's
beautiful color, smooth gaits and gentle temperament made
him the ideal television mount.
Additional views are shown below. This figurine would make the perfect
gift for the horse enthusiast or figurine
collector!
Each Buck Horse Figurine is $80.
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Our 2.75" Eggplant Mouse figurine shown
above features a colorful hand painted "Butterfly Delight"
design by Michelle Kibbe. Her design includes a large
purple butterfly with wings that adorn each ear. She added
large flowers in complimentary hues on top of the head.
Two additonal butterflies, in vibrant aqua-purple hues,
are painted on the front and back of the body with larger
flower clusters. Michelle added a white bead bracelet on
the arm. Note those large blue eyes!
Each Butterfly Delight Mouse Figurine is $80.
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Our 8" Opal Satin Chessie Cat Covered Box has a
lovely design by Kim Barley of a kitten trying to catch a nap.
The kitten's big blue eyes are wide awake as a large bumblebee
buzzes near the kitten's ear. Note the white whiskers on the
kitten!
Kim created large, beautiful Hyacinth and white
floral blooms. She added another bumblebee, buzzing among the
flowers, on the lid adorned with white dot accents.
This popular "Chessie" cat character was used
as a symbol of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. They used this
artwork with their advertising slogan that when traveling on
their railway you would "sleep like a kitten". In addition to
the artist's signature, the base of this box is embossed with
the words "Chessie by Fenton".
Additional views of this Chessie Cat Covered Box are shown
below. Each Hyacinth Chessie Cat Covered Box is $150.
Pre-orders for the Butterfly Delight
Mouse Figurine,
Buck Horse Figurine
and the
Hyacinth Chessie Cat Covered Box
will be accepted until midnight on Wednesday, January 8,
2020.
To pre-order, call
Fenton Gift Shop at 1-800-319-7793, ext. 342 or send an email:
purchasing@fentongiftshop.com and include the names of the
items you want to purchase in the subject line. Please
include your full name and daytime phone so we may
follow-up on your request. We may have customers with the
same first name, so we also need a last name for
verification.
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Fenton Gift Shop for All Occasion
Gifts. . .
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Visit Fenton Gift Shop for unique and
beautiful handcrafted gifts! Choose from a wide and varied
selection of Fenton Art Glass, including vintage glass and
new Limited Editions in beautiful colors and designs, as
well as other unique gift items.
Visiting our area? Stop by the WV Welcome
Center (Exit 185 off of I-77) for your free Visitor's
Guide.
Fenton
Gift Shop is located in a small strip mall on State Route
14 in Boaz, just minutes from the original factory site.
Call or email Fenton Gift Shop:
800-319-7793 or 304-375-7772.
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Glass Identification Requests. . .
We no longer have staff to research inquiries about glass:
value, history, identification, etc. Reference books on Fenton
Art Glass do not include current price guides. We suggest you
contact your local antiques dealer, the local library, or one
of the collector clubs:
http://www.fentonartglass.com/collectors.
The Williamstown Antique Mall (local) may also assist you:
304-375-6315 or email:
antiquemall@suddenlinkmail.com.
A piece like yours may be listed on eBay, which can provide
current pricing information. Otherwise, please email glass
"production" questions to:
askfenton@fentonartglass.com. For info on selling or
placing a value on your Fenton Art Glass,
click here.
Fenton Art Glass eBay Auctions. .
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Here's your opportunity to own a lovely
"one-of-a-kind" Fenton Art Glass creation through our weekly
Fenton Art Glass eBay auctions. These Fenton Art Glass
eBay auctions will end at 2 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, January 8,
2020.
Items
featured this week. . .
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This unique, one-of-a-kind Chocolate glass vase
(10" tall) features both intricate sandcarving by Cathy Mackey
and exquisite hand painting by Fenton artist Michelle Kibbe.
Cathy's sandcarved scene depicts leafy trees and various
foliage as well as a church in the distance (can you see the
steeple?). Michelle's hand painted Cardinal birds are true to
life in every way, from the male and female couple on the
front of the vase to the bachelor male on the reverse side!
Chocolate glass was first perfected in 1900 by Jacob
Rosenthal, and he became Fenton's first factory manager in
1906. This interesting color reveals various shades during the sandcarving process, as you can see in the photos.
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This Chocolate vase is identified, dated and
signed on the underside: "hand painted by M. Kibbe
2019" and it is also personally signed by both
Cathy Mackey and longtime Fenton Art Glass Co.
vice-president and factory manager Tom Fenton.
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With the Marigold Carnival glass for her
canvas, Fenton artist Michelle Kibbe designed and hand painted
this one-of-a-kind scene of butterflies hovering amidst the
iridescent carved flowers. The painted butterflies are created
in a colorful blend of hues, including yellow, blue and pink.
This one-of-a-kind vase is identified, dated and signed on the
underside: "hand painted by M. Kibbe 2019 OOAK". In
late 1907, Fenton introduced "Iridescent" glass. This glass,
now known as "Carnival" glass, is a popular collectible today.
This contemporary 6" Square Vase is handcrafted in Marigold
Carnival glass. It has been sand carved with delicate flowers
which encircle the vase. Sand carving is a painstaking
process. After the glass has been annealed, a special mask is
taped to the surface of the glass. Using an advanced "vignetting"
technique, each piece is carefully sand carved, by hand, using
aluminum oxide crystals under pressure to take away some of
the surface. Great individual skill and experience are needed
to control this operation, as many distinct stages of
successive cameo carving are required to create the remarkable
depth and the intricate details. These Fenton Art Glass eBay auctions will
end at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. |
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