Memorial
Day. . .
Three years after the Civil War
ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of
Union veterans (the Grand Army of the Republic known
as the GAR) established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to
decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Major
General John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be
observed on May 30. It is believed that date was chosen
because flowers would be in bloom all over the country. The
first large observance was held that year at Arlington
National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from
Washington, D.C.
─ US Dept. of
Veterans Affairs
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"Let every nation know, whether it wishes
us well or ill, that we
shall pay any price, bear any burden,
meet any hardship,
support
any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the
success
of liberty."
– President John F. Kennedy
NEW Limited Editions
from Fenton Gift Shop. . .
We are pleased to offer these latest
Limited Edition selections for pre-orders. Each piece features
a hand painted design and will be signed, numbered and dated
by one of our talented designers. The Iceberg Paperweight was
handcrafted at Mosser Glass and the other Limited Edition pieces
were
also made by Mosser Glass, using the Fenton moulds,
exclusively for the 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., Suite 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.
Michelle Kibbe created a remarkable rendition
of a Great Horned Owl on this 4" Opal Satin Iceberg Paperweight.
The color and hand painted details are amazing, especially
the eyes! Michelle added a subtle background in
complementary colors to complete this piece. Did you
know. . . One of the most common owls in North
America, the Great Horned Owl has no horns. It is named
because of the tufts of feathers atop its head, called plumicorns. Their big eyes and wide pupils allow Great
Horned Owls to easily spot their prey. Unlike people’s
eyes, their eyes don’t move in their sockets, but the owls
can swivel their heads to look in any direction. Each
Great Horned Owl Iceberg Paperweight is
$80.
A wonderful addition to any cat or figurine collection!
This 5" Stylized Cat Figurine is handcrafted in the
new Eggplant color. Kim Barley's hand painted design includes a
colorful bunch of flowers including vibrant violas and
daisies and other blossoms. Lavender leaf stems and dotted swiss-style accents
encircle the figurine. Kim created large, beautiful blue
eyes and golden heart-shaped nose and whiskers. Note that
interesting green butterfly with white flower tips on the
wings! Each Viola Petals Stylized Cat Figurine is
$95.
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If you liked the "Carousel" Horse Figurine
offered in our recent newsletters, we're sure
you'll love this "Dragon Carousel" Horse by Michelle Kibbe.
Handcrafted in Opal
Satin glass, this 3.75" figurine features green wings
attached to the saddle. Michelle added delicate brown and
white scales on the chest and body. A green halter and
lush brown mane complete this cute figurine.
Designed by former Fenton sculptor Suzi
Whitaker in 2006, the "Fenton Foal" has become a
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Pre-orders for the Great Horned Owl Iceberg Paperweight, Viola
Petals Stylized Cat and Dragon Carousel Horse Figurines
and will be accepted until midnight (ET) on
Monday, May 27, 2019. To place your pre-order, please call
Fenton Gift Shop: 1-800-319-7793, ext. 342 or email:
purchasing@fentongiftshop.com and include the
names of the items you want to purchase in the subject
line as well as your full name and daytime phone
number. You may also request we add your email
address to our mailing list for future Limited Edition
specials!
The impressive size and shape of this 11.5"
Opal Satin Vase provides an excellent glass canvas for Robin Spindler's depiction of a Long-eared Owl. She painted the vase
background to resemble tree bark and added some green leaves
with red berry clusters. The Long-eared Owl is perched on a
branch. The hand painted details are beautifully done,
especially those mesmerizing golden eyes! Note the pale
patches above the eyes, a characteristic of this species that
makes it look like it has eyebrows. Did you know. . .
Their slim shape help Long-eared owls hide from predators.
When perched, they stretch out their body and flatten their
feathers to make themselves look like a tree limb! Each
Long-eared Owl Vase is $220.
Robin Spindler has transformed our 3.6" Opal
Satin Dinosaur Figurine into a Sabertooth Dino! Note those
long fangs! Robin hand painted the body of this popular figurine in the
golden tones and distinctive markings of the Sabertooth.
this makes a perfect gift for the Dino enthusiast,child or figurine collector! Each Sabertooth
Dinosaur Figurine is $80 and limited to 22.
Our latest fun Halloween-themed design from
Kim Barley is appropriately named "Witches Inn".
This
main feature of this 5.75" Opal Satin Ghost Figurine
is a spooky and ghoulish green-faced witch peering out of
a window. You'll love this witch's expression− from
the green eyes, the wart on the nose and those two teeth
within the ornery grin!
You'll love all the marvelous details on
this figurine! A smiling "newt" peeks out from the witch's
hat and black spider with googly eyes dangles from a
spider web above the hat. Note the "Book of Spells" with
potion bottles and a blackbird nearby. A lantern and two
flying bats also adorn this Ghost figurine.
Kim hand lettered the name of this figurine
"Witches Inn" and added golden stars within the space of
the outstretched arms. Each Witches Inn Ghost Figurine is $115.
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Pre-orders for the Long-eared Owl
Vase,
Sabertooth Dinosaur and Witches Inn Ghost Figurines will be accepted until midnight (ET) on
Wednesday, May 29, 2019. To place your pre-order, please call
Fenton Gift Shop: 1-800-319-7793, ext. 342 or email:
purchasing@fentongiftshop.com and include the
names of the items you want to purchase in the subject
line as well as your full name and daytime phone
number. You may also request we add your email
address to our mailing list for future Limited Edition
specials!
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Fenton Gift Shop . . .
Gifts for All Occasions!
Fenton Gift Shop has
a nice selection of handcrafted vintage and NEW
Limited Edition Fenton Art Glass as well as other
unique gift items
and hand crafted Fenton Art Glass jewelry.
Traveling near us this summer? Be sure to stop
along the way at roadside rests for the I-77 Summer Travel
Guide or at the WV Welcome Center (Exit 185 off of I-77) and
pick up your Visitor's Guide to our area (coupon inside!).
Fenton Gift Shop is located at 2242 Williams
Highway, Suite 108 in Williamstown, WV (located just five
minutes from the original factory site on State Route 14 in
Boaz).
Phone: or 304-375-7772
or 800-319-7793
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ET Tuesday-Saturday
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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 send email inquiries about
glass "production" to:
askfenton@fentonartglass.com
Fenton Art Glass
eBay Auctions. . .
Here's your opportunity to own a beautiful
"one-of-a-kind" art glass creation or items from
Fenton's past through our weekly eBay auctions. Fenton's
eBay auctions will end at 2 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, May 29.
Items featured this week. . .
Wow, what a combination ... classic Fenton
Chocolate glass and a splendid, colorful hand
painted Peacock decoration by Fenton
artist Michelle Kibbe. The Alley Cat stands
11" tall, and Michelle's hand painted
decoration contrasts beautifully with the
varied Chocolate
shades within the glass. The Peacock struts
its stuff in full splendor, and a vivid floral
motif adds to the overall appeal of this Alley
Cat figurine. Don't overlook those expressive
eyes or the Alley Cat's distinctive grin.
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Fenton animal
figurines on the fount as pressed are among the most
popular Fenton collectibles, and this one-of-a-kind
hand painted 5165 Cat (5.5" tall overall) from Fenton
artist Michelle Kibbe is sure to find a place in
someone's collection. Michelle's "leopard cat" is
really striking to see, as she faithfully hand painted
every "spot" and added those wonderful blue eyes! The
black glass used to make this figurine on fount is one
of the premier colors in Fenton Art Glass history, and
Michelle created special hand painted color effects,
as you can see from the photos (note the paw prints on
the fount!). These
Fenton's eBay auctions will end at 2 p.m. (ET)
on Wednesday, May 29. |
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