Would you like to join the NFGS?
Primary Members ($30) and Primary Associate Members ($5). Associate Members must reside in the same household as a Primary Member.
After September 1, we offer a reduced rate to new members. The reduced membership is $15 for a Primary membership and $2.50 for an Associate membership. Associate Members must reside in the same household as a Primary Member. This membership will expire December 31, 2017. You will receive three newsletters.
This year we are offering a Crown Tuscan mouse for $29 and an Opal mouse for $25. The mice were pressed at the Mosser Glass Company. They are limited to one of each per household (Primary member)
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for the 2017 membership year, on a first come, first serve basis. The quantities are limited.
To avoid the 4% administrative charge for card usage, please send a check.
For your convenience, there is a PDF Icon of the renewal form at the bottom of this page.
Past issues of The Fenton Flyer may be purchased from the NFGS office for $2 per issue.
If you are a visitor to this page, and wish to become a member of the NFGS please visit the Membership page. Click on he button in the column to the left.
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NFGS Annual Mice for 2017
By Sharon Fenner
Once again the NFGS is offering two annual mice. First is Crown Tuscan which is available for $29. Next is the Opal mouse available for $25. Both colors of mice were made at the Mosser Glass Co. These mice are available to members renewing for the 2017 membership year, limited to one of each per household (Primary member), on a first come, first serve basis. Quantities are limited - renew early to ensure receiving your 2017 annual mice.
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Exclusive 2017 NFGS Convention Glass Available
By Sharon Fenner
For more information visit the ' NFGS Exclusive Glass' page.
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Cobalt/Crystal Satin Fairy Lights - $77.00 each Opal Ghost "Fall on the Farm" - $119.00 Robin's Egg Blue Swan Mug - Iridized - $26.00 Robin's Egg Blue Swan Mug-non-iridized-$24.00 Annual Convention Pin-Frank Workman Bear-$7.00 Opal Alley Cat w/Squirrel design - $205.00 Opal 5165 Sitting Cat w/Squirrel design - $69.00 Buttercup Satin Happiness Bird w/Sunflowers - $79 Opal Natural Fox - $80.00 Sage Mist Irid NFGS Mouse w/Hearts design - $85 Cobalt/Milk Glass Slag NFGS Mouse - HP - $65.00 Crown Tuscan NFGS Mouse w/Blue Floral - $64.00 Opal NFGS Mouse w/ Patches Design - #1 - $60.00 Crown Tuscan Mouse w/Patches Design-#2-$60.00
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Suzy's Retirement Gift from the NFGS Membership
By Millie Coty
A Cobalt 3-pc. ginger jar set sand-carved by Chris Carpenter, presented after the Banquet.
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2017 Charity Drawing Results
By Millie Coty
On Thursday, August 10, the national Fenton Glass Society check for $295 was delivered by Suzy Goodacre (center) to Heather Bretthauser, WES principal (right), and Suzy Schofield, Vice Principal (left). The money will be added to their new Playground Equipment Fund. The other half of the money was won by Joan Longberry, of Columbus, OH. Thank you to our generous members!
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NFGS Acquires Fenton Moulds
By Charlie Lyngaas
On display during the Convention were the moulds for the Open Heart Arches basket and the Happiness Bird, the NFGS emblem.
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Just 'Cuz it Says Fenton...
By Anne Blackmore
Right: Foreign-made black-edge basket, likely a recent Asian import. Characteristics indicating this isn't a Fenton basket include a large amount of Crystal glass on the foot, no handler's mark, and the black crest is too thick.
Below left: Northwood Ribbed Spatter pattern 5-inch pitcher. It was produced by Nothwood in the early 1900s, along with a full-sized pitcher and salt and pepper shakers.
Below right: New Martinsville Jade Perfume with Black Stopper. This New Martinsville perfume, made in the 1930s, has the taller, more slender bottle and the taller narrow top.
If you know your Fenton shapes, you will be less likely to purchase a mis-labeled piece, and more likely to find a Fenton rarity! Remember the late Tom Smith's mantra, "Know your shapes!!"
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Fenton's #37s Little Bits of Lovely
By Pam Hamilton
Read all about the mini shapes in the September/October 2017 issue of The Fenton Flyer.
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Left: Susie Ballard donated West Virginia: Reaching New Heights by Deborah Huso and Tina G. Rubin |
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Right: Mustard yellow flared #1562-13-in. oval "canoe" bowl originally from the Rosenthal family collection.
Row 2: Handled #222 tumblers in Mandarin Red, one with a Royal Blue handle. Only two Mandarin Red examples known to exist.
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Below: Fenton Orange Tree Carnival Glass ruffled comport in a Celeste Blue base color with Marigold iridescence.
Right: Jade #1653 pitcher with Black applied handle and ice lip spout. 
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Howard Seufer Honored
By Millie Coty
By unanimous vote of the membership present at the 2017 Annual Meeting on Sunday, July 30, Howard Seufer (#5123) was made an NFGS honorary member.
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Tales from Kriner's Korner
By Carolyn Kriner
Below, a Cranberry Opalescent Coin Dot decanter and a Cranberry Opalescent Diamond Optic decanter, each with a King's Crown stopper. They are pictured on page 37 of John Walk's Fenton Rarities.
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Remembering Bill Crowl
By Millie Coty
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William Arthur Crowl, 82, of Parkersburg, WV passed away August 3, 2017. He will be missed by his family, collector friends, and all who knew him. 
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2017 Convention Display Tables
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More Beautiful Display Tables
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...and More Beautiful Display Tables!
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Mary Gregory-style Beginnings
Read about the legend of Mary Gregory.
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Only in Williamstown
By Millie Coty
This Sheffield Gold (Amber) Canasta Cigarette Set in its original box was found at a garage sale in Williamstown during the NFGS Convention.
 
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2018 NFGS Convention
July 28, 29, & 30
Fenton - Fellowship - Fun
Exclusive Glass * Seminars * Auctions Banquet * Bingo * Glass Displays Consignment Auction * Dinner Cruise
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Stretch Glass Society Convention
July 25 - 27, 2017
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Member_Appl_2017.pdf [56.09K]
