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Dues for 2013
Effective 1/1/13 - 12/31/13
Premium Membership -$45
Premium Associate - $25
Regular Membership - $25
Regular Associate - $5
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Below left: Sage Mist mouse
Below right: Sage Mist Iridized mouse
Sage Mist hasn't been produced since the early 90s. At that time very few shapes were made, including the NFGS Peacock vases and Happiness Birds. Our mouse is the first to have an iridized treatment. All Sage Mist Iridized mice have been claimed.
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Sage Mist Iridized version is no longer available.
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Mice & Bears & Baubles - Oh Boy!! By Sharon Fenner
Think Spring!! For NFGS Premium members we have a Buttercup satin mouse ($34) with a cute bluebird & nest design. For all members we offer a bear ($35) with a colorful floral motif. Both were designed and painted by CC Hardman. For our members who enjoy Fenton jewelry, Martha Reynolds designed and painted two beautiful pendants, which are available for $35 each, which includes shipping, handling and insurance.
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Critter Corner
By Becki Ann Selby
Fenton did not produce any animal figurines for their own sales on a regular basis until 1978. At that time the 5162 Bunny, the 5161 Swan and the 5163 Bird were introduced. Read all about them in this issue of The Fenton Flyer!
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Just 'Cuz it Says Fenton...
By Anne Nelson
In every issue Anne shares ways to determine if a piece is mis-labeled as Fenton.
The pair of trophy-style vases (right) were advertised as "Pair 1930s Fenton Ebony Dancing Ladies Vases, 7" tall". The vases were made by L. E. Smith.
The reamer shown below was made by the Federal Glass Co.
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The piece shown (left) was listed on eBay as "Vintage Fenton Perian Pearl White Stretch 9" Footed Bowl Flared & Crimped. The shape determines it was made by Northwood.
Remember Tom's mantra, "Know your shapes!!"
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Memories In Glass Ornaments
By Sharon Fenner
These "cookie cutter" shapes were made in 13 different shapes and 14 unique designs for Memories In Glass, a Tulsa, Oklahoma based company. Each shape has a different Depression Glass pattern, and is made in a "depression glass" color. Note the intricate detail on Mr. A. A. Bunny (right). They were sold with the packaging shown below. Most have the Fenton "F" in an oval and the "MG" logos.
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Fenton Art Glass Beasts, Birds & Butterflies by Peggy Whiteneck
By Millie Coty
A Book Review
Beasts, Birds & Butterflies contains 15 chapters, an introduction, an Appendix and a Bibliography. In this book, Peggy Whiteneck gives a history and description or each mould, along with at least one representative individual photograph or group photograph. In some instances, there are multiple photos. This 150 page, paperbound book is available for $29.95.
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By Perry Winkle
Below: Persian Pearl stretch 12-1/4" #647 bowl with a Royal Blue crest.
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Above: Custard "Blackberry Spray" #927 fruit nappy (circa 1915).
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Below: Chinese Yellow 9-1/4" #846 bowl on an ornately-patterned metal base.
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Below: "Pineapple" Crystal Satin tumbler and a double-crimped whimsy bowl.
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Off eBay Finds-- An Extraordinary Epergne Collection
By Ckris Cord
Right: Fenton Blue Carnival Diamond Lace 10-inch single horn epergne.
Row 1 left: Fenton Royal Hobnail 10-inch 3-horn epergne.
Row 1 right: Fenton Topaz Opalescent 10-inch single horn epergne.
Row 2 left: Fenton Aqua Opalescent Hobnail 10-inch 3-horn epergne.
Row 2 Right: Fenton Plum Opalescent Thumbprint 10-inch 3-horn epergne.
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Right: On the left is a Red Carnival/Iridized Hobnail and on the right is a Topaz Opalescent Diamond Lace with Black Crest -- 10-inch 3-horn epergnes.
Below left: Green Opalescent with Blue Crest Thumbprint 10-inch 3-horn epergne.
Below right: Champagne Opalescent with Sea Mist Green Crest, iridized, Thumbprint 10-inch 3-horn epergne.
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Below: Fenton Charleton decorated Silver Rose 10-inch 3-horn epergne. One-of-a-kind per Frank Fenton.
Right: Photo of Frank M. Fenton with this epergne. Note the signatures below the photo.
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Today's Good Laugh!
Blue Overlay jug and Blue Opalescent Mini Vase - set sold together on eBay.
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Fenton Trivia!
Moon Pea
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The eBay Barometer:
Old Carnival still sunny/Purr-fect weather for short-tailed cats
By A. Fenton Fann
Right: Topaz Opalescent Drapery Optic pitcher with a Cobalt handle - $1,031.76.
Below right: 9-inch Blue Carnival Peacock and Urn plate - $688.90.
Below: One-of-a-kind Black Chessie box decorated by CC Hardman - $710.00.
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Right: Burmese 'Grand Vertique' Alladin lamp - $500.00.
Below: Celeste Blue stretch bowl - $947.82.
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eBay Finds
By Ckris Cord & H. Pokey
Right: Rare 1953 Cranberry Opalescent Rib Optic New World wine goblets - $470.57.
Below: Vasa Murrhina Autumn Orange w/gold flecks student/table lamp - didn't sell.
Fenton Topaz Stretch 891 vase - $158.49.
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Below: Fenton pair Blue Opalescent Coin Dot art glass double handled vases - $282.00. 
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Right: Fenton Plum Opalescent Hobnail (apartment size) Epergne - $232.49.
Below: Scarce Fenton Art Glass Ivory Crest vase - not crimped - $122.50. Also known as Deco crimp.
Below right: Fenton double crimped Lime Green Opalescent Hobnail 4-1/2 inch vase (1952-1955) Sold for $32.57.
Bottom row left: Rare Fenton Chinese Yellow Dragon vase, Otto Gertler decorated - $550.00.
Bottom row right: Fenton Ruby Red 1996 Christmas bell, signed and numbered Limited Edition (retired) - $118.49.
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DOTS: Coin Dot vs. Dot Optic vs. Coin Spot
By John Walk
Left: Honeycomb by Fenton for L. G. Wright
Row 1: (left) Dot Optic by Fenton; (right) Coin Dot by Fenton
Row 2: (left) Pitcher - Polka Dot by West Virginia Glass Co.; Cruet: Eye Dot by Fenton for L. G. Wright; Basket: Coin Dot by Fenton; (right) Ruby Overlay Dot Optic by Fenton
Row 3: (left) Dot Optic (1950s) by Fenton: (right) Eye Dot by Fenton for L. G. Wright
Row 4: (left) Cruet in Dot Optic by Northwood; vase is Polka Dot by Fenton; (right) Polka Dot by Fenton
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Earning Your Stripes -- A Fondness for Chevron Vases
By S. Holmes
The featured piece is Fenton's six-inch Chevron vase. A larger version is also recorded, but the maker is unknown. These vases were created in Pink, Green, Jade, and Black. Are there other colors out there? If you know of any, please contact the Flyer editor.
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The Addendum
By Keith Thomas
Above: #900 Persian Pearl Dancing Ladies.
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Above: Another piece of Persian Pearl Dancing Ladies, a #901 fan vase was on display in the Fenton Museum for a time.
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They Do Exist!!!
By Anne Nelson
These two custard pieces are extraordinary. Made in about 1915, the paint is in very good condition, and in three colors. The Prayer Rug pattern is in silver on the #928 flared nappy (bowl), and in gold on the #5 bon-bon.
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Why Whimsey?
By Les White
Why do we like whimsies? Whimsies can reflect our personalities. We are all unique and works in progress. Good luck finding that whimsey that best represents your personality.
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Make plans to attend the
2013 NFGS Convention
July 27, 28 & 29
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Time to make your reservations!
Convention headquarters is the
Comfort Inn, Marietta
Phone the hotel at 740-374-8190
Please mention you are attending the NFGS Convention to get the special rate of $79.99
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!!
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Happy Easter!!!
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Dues_reminder_2013.pdf [64.09K]
