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May 11, 2007

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Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13. Look for a special Fenton Mother's Day E-Card and Puzzle this Saturday.


Wondering what to read this summer? How about picking up a copy from our "Online Bookstore". To give you some ideas, we've listed our most popular selections below.

To browse all books available online, click here.

FENTON Handcrafted American Glass Artistry

ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY! To celebrate the Fenton Art Glass Company's 100th anniversary, ten members of the Fenton family accepted this challenge: Choose the 100 very best pieces made by Fenton during the company's 100-year history. Enjoy Fenton glass as you've never seen it before in this 176-page hardbound book, loaded with dramatic full-color images. Each book has a colorful dust jacket and is hand signed by a Fenton family member. As a special bonus, book buyers ONLY are given the opportunity to own an exclusive Dancing Ladies Covered Urn in Favrene, inspired by the Dancing Ladies Vase pictured on page 26. Don't delay, order today!

• FENTON Handcrafted American Glass Artistry

Fenton Glass - The First Twenty-Five Years

With 140 pages - and over 70 color pages of Fenton products - this book covers 1907-1935. Featuring the glass collection on display at The Fenton Art Glass Museum. Included with the book is a FREE 2003 price guide that lists prices for the items shown on the color pages only.

• Fenton Glass - The First Twenty-Five Years

Fenton Glass - The Second Twenty-Five Years

With 140 pages - and over 70 color pages of Fenton products - this book covers 1936-1961. Featuring the glass collection on display at The Fenton Art Glass Museum. Included with the book is a FREE 2003 price guide that lists prices for the items shown on the color pages only.

• Fenton Glass - The Second Twenty-Five Years

Fenton Glass - The Third Twenty-Five Years

The third book of the series - this one covers 1956-1980. 158 pages - with 39 color pages of period pieces. Included with the book is a FREE 2003 price guide that lists prices for the items shown on the color pages only.

• Fenton Glass - The Third Twenty-Five Years

Fenton Glass - The 1980s Decade

With 176 pages - and almost 80 pages of full color photos of the Fenton products of the period - this book is essential for the serious collector! Included with the book is a FREE 2003 price guide that lists prices for the items shown on the color pages only.

• Fenton Glass - The 1980s Decade

Fenton Glass - The 1990s Decade

The 5th book in the Fenton history book series - and the largest with 224 pages! Contains 111 color pages of products of the 90's decade - and many b&w photos to assist you in identifying your pieces. Included with the book is a FREE 2003 price guide that lists prices for the items shown on the color pages only. A must for the serious collector.

• Fenton Glass - The 1990s Decade

Especially For QVC...

Catalogs the history of glass produced exclusively for QVC from the first show in spring of 1988 through Bill Fenton's retirement show and the introduction of the 2002 Charleton Collection, through August 2002. More than 1350 items shown; Value Guide included. Fenton QVC book, 176 pages including 96 in color, hardback, by James Measell. Get yours today!

• Especially For QVC...(hardback)

• Especially For QVC...(softbound)

Fruitful Valley Revisited: A Chronicle of Williamstown, West Virginia

8-1/2" x 11" HARDBACK book with color dust jacket, 200 pages of enjoyable pictures and text, lavishly illustrated with more than 300 nostalgic photos, historic maps of Williamstown, chapters devoted to schools, churches, sports, industries, etc., your family may be in this book somewhere! FREE Index with each book! All proceeds from the sale of Fruitful Valley Revisited: A Chronicle of Williamstown West Virginia, will be donated to the Williamstown Swimming Pool Building Fund.

• Fruitful Valley Revisited: A Chronicle of Williamstown, West Virginia


Fenton Glassmaking School

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for any glass connoisseur or art enthusiast!

Class # 1: Friday, August 3, 2007, 6:30am - 10:00am

Class # 2: Saturday, August 4, 2007, 6:30am - 10:00am

Some folks think making glass is easy; we think our glassworkers are so darn good it just LOOKS easy...

Here’s your chance to find out! During our Fenton Festival of Glassmaking in Williamstown, W. Va. you can actually make glass! Join skilled Fenton artisans and experience the various skills of glassmaking.

When we had Glassmaking School during our Centennial Celebration in 2005, we received the following comments:

"Definitely would do this again!" - Lindsey W.

"It was a very enjoyable experience. Something to remember for a lifetime. Thanks!" Cathy C.

"I enjoyed the entire glassmaking experience. Well worth every penny." Anita B.

"For all that I learned and the fun that I had ... I feel that I was undercharged! I would love to do this again. I can't wait!" Fred Z.

"This is by far the most exciting thing that I have had the opportunity to do. Your factory artists made it educational as well as fun!" Karen B.

Given the time and personal hands-on attention this event requires, we can only offer 14 tickets for each class. Tickets are $250 plus a small processing fee. MasterCard and Visa accepted.

For more information, contact Jena Blair at 1-800-319-7793, ext. 311 or jena@fentongiftshop.com.

Class # 1, Friday, August 3, 2007

6:30am - 10:00am only 4 tickets left

Class # 2, Saturday, August 4, 2007

6:30am - 10:00am only 2 tickets left


Exclusively from QVC.com!

White Opal Satin "Summer" Mini Bear

Item Number C111634
QVC Price $28.50

Welcome warm seasons with the Summer mini bear. This handpainted cutie features an aqua and white polka dot bathing suit with ruffles on the bottom. A bumblebee on her head, a pink heart nose, sunglasses, and sandals finish the look of this beach-bound bruin. Crafted with pride by the skilled glass masters of Fenton. Handcrafted of white opal glass and sanded for a soft satin finish. Limited Edition of 250; individually numbered. Designed by Kim Barley. Handsigned by the artist who painted it. Includes a Shelley's Keepsakes card. Measures 2-3/4" h. x 1-3/4" d.

• To buy today, go to QVC.com and search for the item number.


Fenton Gift Shop Exclusives...

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Happy Anniversary Plate

A memorable piece for that special Anniversary. This Opal Satin Glass plate with handpainted Forget-Me-Nots will be a cherished gift for years to come.

• To buy the 8'' Fenton Gift Shop Happy Anniversary Handpainted Opal Satin Plate

25th Anniversary Plate

A memorable piece for that special 25th Anniversary. This Opal Satin Glass plate with handpainted Blue Violets will be a cherished gift for years to come.

• 8'' Fenton Gift Shop 25th Anniversary Handpainted Opal Satin Plate

40th Anniversary Plate

A memorable piece for that special 40th Anniversary. This Opal Satin Glass plate with handpainted Calla Lillies will be a cherished gift for years to come.

• 8'' Fenton Gift Shop 40th Anniversary Handpainted Opal Satin Plate

50th Anniversary Plate

A memorable piece for that special 50th Anniversary. This Opal Satin Glass plate with handpainted Roses will be a cherished gift for years to come.

• 8'' Fenton Gift Shop 50th Anniversary Handpainted Opal Satin Plate


Everything is discounted in the Fenton Clearance Corner. All first quality items. New items added weekly! shop now

Original price $45.50 now $34.00 You will find so many uses in every room of the house for this Emerald Green Candle Jar with handpainted French Opalescent Lid. Use as a Candle Jar or a Trinket Box to hold buttons, cotton balls, candy or the treasure of your choice.

• To buy the 7-1/2" Fenton Gift Shop Handpainted Iridized Emerald Green Candle Jar

Fenton Riverboat Dinner Cruise

Kickoff to the

Fenton Festival of

Glassmaking!

Thursday,

August 2, 2007
5:30pm - 8:00pm

Tickets still available!


Spotlight Color: Carnival Glass

To celebrate the centennial of Carnival glass, we have rediscovered and improved much of the original chemistry and techniques for iridizing glass. We salute the past and mark our place in the present with a panoply of Carnival glass colors in a wide variety of shapes contemporary. These pieces are surely the heirlooms of the future.

• 04386RC

12'' Red Carnival Tulip Bowl

Buy Now

• 06540UR

6-1/4'' Grape Leaf Red Carnival Candy Box

Buy Now

• 043919E

10'' Green Carnival

Peacock Vase

Buy Now

• 081809E

9-3/4'' Dancing Ladies Green Carnival Covered Urn

Buy Now

• 065133Z

11'' Grape & Vine Black Carnival Bowl

Buy Now

• 04185KU

9'' Cobalt Blue Carnival Mayflower Vase

Buy Now

• 04257KU

6-1/2'' Hobstar Cobalt Blue Carnival Vase

Buy Now


In the Fenton Sample Room this Week

1982 Sculptured Ice Optics Amethyst Vase

Bid Now (eBay)

This stately amethyst vase (9-1/2" tall) was in our Sculptured Ice Optics grouping in 1982. These pieces were difficult to produce, and the group was out of the Fenton line within a year. One seldom sees these in the marketplace today.

Blue Satin Oval Picture Frame

(Linda Everson)

Bid Now (eBay)

This iridized Blue Satin oval picture frame (4-1/2" tall for an oval picture that's 2-1/4" by 3") was handpainted by Linda Everson. Linda recently retired from Fenton, after a long career as a very talented decorator and designer.

1964 Vasa Murrhina or "Spangle" Double-Crimped Bowl

Bid Now (eBay)

Here's an experimental Vasa Murrhina or "spangle" double-crimped bowl (6-3/4" dia.) The treatment is amber overlay (milk glass interior), and flecks of mica are trapped perfectly between the layers of glass. This piece was made on February 21, 1964, as the still-intact production label indicates.

Multi-Color Pastel Slag Hobnail Ashtray

Bid Now (eBay)

This is a wonderful "slag" ashtray (5" square) in our Hobnail pattern ... but we're not sure what to call the color! There are swirls of cobalt blue, pink, and green within the milk glass, so the effect is "multi-color pastel slag"!

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New! 2007 Catalog

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For a closer look at Fenton Glass, visit an authorized Fenton dealer today. Fenton Art Glass is sold through gift and collectible retailers across the country.  Fenton retailers work closely with their collectors, placing special orders for items not in current stock. To find a dealer near you, Click Here!

 
 
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