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NEW Limited Editions from Fenton Gift Shop. . .
We are pleased to offer a NEW shape, the "Pumpkinhead"
to the Fenton Gift Shop Limited Edition selections for
pre-orders. Each Limited Edition features a hand painted design and will
be signed, numbered and dated by one of our talented
designers. These Limited Editions were made by Mosser, using the Fenton moulds, for the Fenton Gift Shop.
RETURN POLICY: Returns are accepted on "undamaged"
items. Returns are to be shipped within 30 days of receipt, atcustomer 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.
Among the most collectible items in Fenton history, the
whimsical Alley Cat figurine has also been one of Fenton's
most popular items since it was first made in 1970. The mould
for this piece originated at the U.S. Glass Co. in Tiffin,
Ohio during the 1920s and was purchased by Fenton Art Glass in
the mid-1960s. Since that time, this Alley Cat has been made
in a rainbow of colors and decorative treatments. We continue
the tradition by offering this figurine in the new Eggplant
color, featuring a design by Michelle Kibbe. A large, gnarly
tree dominates the front of the figurine, with its branches
extending up into the Alley Cat's face. Michelle created wide
open eyes above the Alley Cat's characteristic grin. A full
All Hallow's Eve moon rises behind one of the branches. Two purple, green and white owls
with watchful blue eyes perch on a branch. Bright orange
pumpkins lay upon the ground which encircles the base of the
figurine. Dark trees in hues of purple and blue provide the
background. Each Whooo's There? Alley Cat Figurine is $190.
Collectors have enjoyed the charm of Fenton
fairy lights for more than half a century. The flickering
flame from a small candle or tea light inside a Fenton
Fairy Light always seems to warm an entire room.
Michelle Kibbe's cheerful hand painted
design on our 5" Opal Fairy Light encircles the shade and includes several
golden-yellow sunflowers, white daisies and two
black-capped chickadees.
The shade is Opal Satin, while the
base is glossy Opal. See the photos below that illustrate two views
of this Fairy Light when the tea light is in place.
Each Sunflowers & Chickadees Fairy
Light, tea light included, is $95. |
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We're pleased to bring back a seasonal favorite to our
Limited Edition product line. . . the Pumpkinhead
Figurine. The mould for this figurine was designed by
sculptor Suzi Whitaker. "Pumpkinhead" joined Fenton's cast
of colorful Halloween characters in 2007. Kim Barley adds her whimsical touch
to this 6" Opal Satin figurine with a fun "Trick or
Treat" Halloween design. The orange "pumpkin head" has large eyes
(plus eyebrows and eyelashes!), a green top and a wide grin with a single tooth.
This character has its "trick or treat" bag at the ready
to receive lots of Halloween goodies! Kim added a colorful outfit in purple, black and green
with a golden star necklace. The hand painted details are
marvelous. . . from the grinning pumpkins on the ground,
flying bats, moon and stars. . . to the black cat with its
mouse companion. Did you see that pumpkin with purple bat
wings and vampire teeth? Each Trick or Treat Pumpkinhead Figurine
is $115.
Pre-orders for the
Whooos There? Alley Cat Figurine, Sunflowers & Chickadees Fairy
Light and Trick or Treat Pumpkinhead Figurine
will be accepted until midnight (ET) on Monday, August
26, 2019. To 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.
Include your full name and daytime phone so
we may follow-up on your request. We may have people
with the same first name, so we also need a last name.
Robin Spindler created a heartwarming scene of
a mother Tiger Cat with her kittens on this 11.5" Opal Satin
Vase. The hand painted details are so true-to-life that
you'll want to reach out and pet those kittens! Note the pink
noses and highlights on the ears! The background of this vase
has trees with lush green and red foliage that complement the
blended tawny brown and black coloring of the Tiger Cat
family. One side of the vase has a mother
Tiger Cat looking at her kitten, who has climbed up on a
branch and poses nose-to-nose with its mama. Another kitten
has a tight grip on a log. Each
Tiger Cats Vase is $220.
We are pleased to offer a new design for our latest shape, the "butter tub" made by Mosser Glass.
This version is handcrafted in Jade glass, satin finished on
the outside with a glossy interior. Kim Barley thought the subtle
green tones provided the perfect glass canvas for her popular
"Let It Snow!" design. For the lid, she hand painted the
lettering and added a large white snowflake and the face of a
happy, smiling snowman. A gold star tops his green cap with
gold and red stripes. Kim added holly and berry accents on
either side of the snowman. The box has been airbrushed in
shades of blue and Kim lets the green glass show on the bottom
section. Snow covered pine trees encircle the base. The 4.5" x
4.5" size is perfect to use as a treasure box to store
precious keepsakes or as a candy box. . . or think "outside
the box" and come up with your own use for this beautiful
Limited Edition set! Each Let It Snow Covered Box
is $95.
Robin Spindler continues to channel another era
in her latest "tie dye" look for our 3.25" long Opal Satin
Toad (or Frog, if you prefer) Figurine. Robin painted the figurine and then
airbrushed it overall, resulting in an amazing blend of
multi-colored brushstrokes
producing the
"tie-dye"
pattern.
You'll see shades of blue, red, yellow, orange, and green in
this Toad!
We named this Limited Edition "Tie-Dye
Toad"
and we're sure this figurine will appeal to the young as well
as the young-at-heart! Note the Toad's friendly grin.
If you recently ordered Robin's "Tie-Dye Dino" figurine, then
you'll also want to add this companion piece for your
collection. Each
Tie-Dye Toad
Figurine is $80.
Robin Spindler calls her design "Full
House"... can you "see" why? Different sizes and
colors of eyes peer out from within the heavy
green branches of this 6.5" Opal Satin Tree Figurine. Robin
added a gold bow accent near the top branch. The first Fenton Tree (5535) was offered in the 1992 Christmas
catalog supplement. The 6.5" tree was created by
designer Cathy See and was first offered in ruby, green
with iced branches or iridized crystal, each accented
with a tiny gold bird on one of the branches. Two
smaller trees were added a year later. Each Full House Tree
Figurine is $70.
Pre-orders for the
Tiger Cat Vase,
Let It Snow Covered Box, Tie-Dye Toad
Figurine, and the Full House Tree Figurine
will be accepted until midnight (ET) on Wednesday, August
28, 2019.
To place your pre-order, please call Fenton Gift Shop:
1-800-319-7793, ext. 342 or send us 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 number so we may follow-up on your
request. We may have people with the same first name, so
we also need a last name for confirmation of the order.
If you know of someone who may be interested in receiving
our weekly eNewsletters, please have them contact
purchasing@fentongiftshop.com to have their email
address added to our mailing list. Our emails go out
weekly with the current Limited Edition offerings.
Visit Fenton Gift Shop. . .
Unique Gifts for Every Occasion!
Traveling near
us? Stop at an Interstate 77 roadside rest for the "I-77
Summer Travel Guide" or visit the WV Welcome Center
(Exit 185 off of I-77) for your Visitor's Guide to our
area (coupon inside!). Fenton Gift Shop
is located at 2242 Williams Highway, Suite 108
in Williamstown, WV 26187. The shop is located in a small strip mall on State
Route 14 in Boaz, five minutes from the original
factory site.
Interested in any of the items shown above?
Please call Fenton Gift Shop for details: 800-319-7793. |
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 beautiful
"one-of-a-kind" Fenton Art Glass creation or items
from Fenton's history through our weekly
Fenton Art Glass eBay auctions. These Fenton's eBay
auctions will end at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 28.
Items
featured this week. . .
The amphora shape dates
back to Classical times, and Fenton artist
Kim Barley has graced this Opal Satin
Fenton Art Glass amphora vase with a
one-of-a-kind hand painted decoration that
will become a "classic" in its own time!
Kim's striking decoration features an
airbrushed background in subtle blue tones
and a hand painted floral motif of
delicate blue flowers and brilliant
Daisies as well as green leaves and
foliage. Don't miss seeing those yellow
and black bees as they search for nectar
amidst the flowers! The Opal Satin glass
amphora is 12.5" tall, and it stands
14.75" tall overall when in the burnished
brass stand.
With Fall fast approaching,
Fenton artist Michelle Kibbe was thinking
even further ahead as she designed and
hand painted this gorgeous one-of-a-kind
Christmas ornament with a hand painted
spiral of red/white candy to divide the
ornament. The colorful hand painted Santa
holds a trumpet that creates a shower of
stars, and a detailed holly sprig and
berries with a red bow are also featured
on the top half of the ornament. The
bottom half of the ornament contains
several hand painted green holly sprigs
with red berries as well as the artist's
signature. This ornament was fashioned by
West Virginia glassmaker Ron Hinkle while
a visiting artist at Fenton Art Glass, and
the opalescent glass was a staple of
Fenton production. The ornament itself is
about 4" tall, and when mounted on the
brass plated stand, this piece stands 7"
tall overall.
These Fenton's eBay auctions will end at 2
p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 28. |
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