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Happy
Flag
Day!
Flag Day is an annual holiday in the
United States that celebrates the history and
symbolism of the American flag. The “Grand Union,” was
first displayed by George Washington on January 1,
1776.
This flag became the unofficial national flag,
preceding the 13-star, 13-stripe version. The Stars
and Stripes was adopted on June 14, 1777 by the
Continental Congress as the Flag of the United States.
The colors of the flag signify
white for purity and innocence,
red for valor and hardiness and
blue for vigilance, perseverance, and justice. |
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NEW Limited Editions
from Fenton Gift Shop. . .
We are pleased to offer new 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 Cobalt Iceberg Paperweight was made by
Mosser and the other Limited Edition pieces
were
handcrafted 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.
The impressive 11.75" size of this Opal
Satin Vase provides a marvelous glass canvas for Michelle
Kibbe's design of ripened fruit and cherry blossoms with
petite white and red florals and greenery accents. A
grouping of lush purple grapes, an orange-blush peach, a
red apple, a green-golden brown pear and ruby red cherries
adorn the front of this vase. Michelle added another scene
on the back side that includes berries, cherries and more
blossoms. The pinstripes and delicate design accents which
encircle the vase complete this piece. A beautiful piece
to display in your home! Each Fruitful Harvest
Vase is $195.
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Our new Eggplant glass color is perfectly
suited for the lovely floral and butterfly hand painted
design created by Kim Barley on our 3.5" Sitting Bear
Figurine. A butterfly with delicate wings of blue and gold
hovers near a large cluster of blooming lilac. Kim added
more lilacs on the front, including on the arm and leg
areas. Large green leaves adorn the back. Note those eyes
and large eyelashes!
Additional views of this figurine are shown
above. This adorable figurine is a perfect gift for the
young and the young-at-heart or for a figurine collector! Each
Lilac Time Bear Figurine is $80.
Below: Michelle Kibbe's scene on our
5.75" Opal Satin Owl Figurine is sure to be a favorite
with bird watchers! Her serene scene on the front of this
figurine includes a country mill near the banks of a
stream. In the foreground, a goldfinch rests on a large
pink coneflower with additional coneflowers on the base of
the figurine. Michelle hand painted the owl's body in
light brown tones with large brown-black watchful eyes.
Did you know. . . Coneflowers are
used to boost the immune system and to alleviate flu and
common cold symptoms. Native Americans extracted the juice
from the coneflower root and used it to treat toothache,
sore throat, fever, snake bites, and open wounds. Each
Goldfinch on Coneflower Owl Figurine is $95.
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Pre-orders for the Limited Edition Fruitful Harvest
Vase, Lilac Time Bear and Goldfinch on
Coneflower Figurines will be accepted until
midnight (ET) on Monday, June 17, 2019.
To pre-order
any of these Limited Editions, please call Fenton Gift Shop:
1-800-319-7793, ext. 342 or send an email to:
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. |
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A brilliant red Cardinal is framed by a
smoky white background and stylized flowers on this 7"
tall Cobalt Iceberg Paperweight. Designed by Robin
Spindler, you can see the fine detail on the red feathers
of the bird. Robin's hand painted flowers are beautiful to
behold! This Iceberg Paperweight would make an eye-catching piece to display on
a desk or bookcase. Each Cardinal in the Mist
Iceberg Paperweight is $110.
Our Opal Satin Sitting Cat Figurine
features large golden eyes and a light gold collar.
Designed by Kim Barley, this 3.75" figurine
resembles a black and white kitty with a pink-beige nose
and ears that are outlined with gold.
Note the green water dish between the paws.
Kim hand lettered the word
"MEOW" on the front of the dish. An adorable
figurine gift for the cat enthusiast!
Each MEOW
Sitting Cat Figurine is $75. |
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With its distinctive crest and black face
mask, the Northern Cardinal is a favorite subject for
Fenton Gift Shop designers to use on our Limited Editions.
Robin Spindler chose to depict a Cardinal family for this
11.5" Opal Satin Vase.
The birds are nestled on branches
amongst clusters of bright white flowers and red-orange berries. A
male and female, along with a fledgling, adorn the front.
Another fledgling is shown on the back of the vase, with
its mouth wide-open, perhaps waiting to be fed.
Robin's
technique of using shadows in the background creates a
unique effect for this family scene.
The hand painted details
on the birds and on the flowers are meticulously executed and
a tribute to Robin's talent.
Each Cardinal Family
Gathering Vase is $220. |
American glass manufacturers have
produced eggs since the early 1900s, some years after
covered hen boxes became popular. The Fenton Art Glass
"5140" Egg on Stand was produced in many colors and
patterns during the 1970s and 80s. Fenton began their
Collectible Eggs series in 1991.
We are pleased to
offer this 3.75" tall Opal Satin Egg on Stand with a beautiful
hand painted design by Michelle Kibbe. A Ruby-throated
Hummingbird prepares to "dip and sip" as it inserts its
needlelike beak into a beautiful white
and pink flower. Michelle added a thin green
band that encircles the egg and white polka dot
accents on the base. Each Hummingbird Blossoms
Egg on Stand Figurine is $75.
Pre-orders for the Cardinal in
the Mist Iceberg Paperweight, MEOW Sitting
Cat Figurine, Cardinal Family Gathering Vase,
and Hummingbird Blossoms Egg on Stand Figurine will be accepted until midnight (ET) on
Wednesday, June 19, 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!
Fenton Gift Shops . . .
All Occasion Gifts!
Visit Fenton Gift Shop and choose from
our varied selection of vintage and NEW
Limited Edition Fenton Art Glass and handcrafted jewelry as well
as other unique gift items. Shown at right are a few of
the beautiful selections currently available.
Traveling near us this summer? Stop along the way at
one of the Interstate 77 roadside rests for the "I-77 Summer Travel
Guide" or visit the WV Welcome Center (Exit 185 off of I-77) and
pick up your copy of the Visitor's Guide for our area (coupon inside!).
Visit Fenton Gift Shop at 2242 Williams
Highway, Suite 108 in Williamstown, WV (on State Route 14 in
Boaz, just five
minutes down the road from the original factory site).
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Fenton Gift Shop Phone: 304-375-7772 or
800-319-7793, ext. 342
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 email inquiries about glass
"production" to:
askfenton@fentonartglass.com. For info on selling or
placing a value on your Fenton Art Glass,
click here.
Fenton Art Glass eBay Auctions. . .
Here's your opportunity to own a beautiful
"one-of-a-kind" Fenton Art Glass creation through our weekly
Fenton Art Glass eBay auctions.
These Fenton's
eBay auctions will end at 2 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, June 19.
Items featured this week. . . |
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With marvelous Fenton Mulberry glass for her
canvas, Fenton artist Kim Barley designed and hand painted
this splendid one-of-a-kind vase (9" tall). Kim's floral motif
is nicely detailed and well executed. There's even a gemstone accent
on the hand painted dragonfly! You'll enjoy the various colors
within and among the hand painted Hydrangea blossoms and the
delicate foliage. Mulberry is a cased glass, consisting of
gold ruby glass cased with Azure Blue glass. The shading will
vary from piece to piece, and this vase displays the Azure
Blue in the crimped top as well as in the lower areas of the
vase. The topmost areas of the vase are shiny, and the body of
the vase is satin finished. This one-of-a-kind hand painted
Mulberry vase is identified, dated and signed on the
underside: "Kim Barley 2019 OOAK".
Is this one-of-a-kind hand painted Chocolate
glass figurine (3.5" long) from Fenton artist Michelle Kibbe a
Frog or a Toad? We'll let you decide! As always, Michelle's
work is wonderfully detailed, from the delicate blue dragonfly
and green foliage on the back of the figurine to the look of
texture on the legs (is it ready to hop?). The satin fished
glass is a warm Chocolate color, and this glass is a classic
Fenton color, first made by Jacob Rosenthal about 1900, a few
years before he became the first manager at Fenton Art Glass.
This Chocolate glass figurine was made at Fenton Art Glass
about 2005, when Fenton's Chocolate was revived and enjoyed
great popularity among collectors. This one-of-a-kind hand
painted Frog/Toad figurine is identified, dated and signed on
the underside: "M. Kibbe 2019 OOAK". These Fenton's eBay auctions will end at
2 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, June 19.
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