FENTON FLYER FOTOS

July - August 2023

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This page is designed to complement The Fenton Flyer.  We hope the members of the NFGS like viewing the photos, and the visitors to the NFGS website enjoy them and are curious to learn more about the articles they represent.  To learn more about the NFGS, or to join, please visit the Membership page by clicking on the title in the panel on the left or on the bottom of this page.

Membership Mice for 2023

By Sharon Fenner 

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We are offering them in glossy and hand-painted. The Glossy version is available for $30. The embellished version, designed and hand-painted by Trudy Mendenhall can be yours for $69. They are available to members current in their 2023 dues. 

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We're All A-Buzz!

By Sharon Fenner

'Buzzy the Bee' is available at one per Premium Member / household, on a first come - first serve basis, for $99.00. You may order when you register, or use your Registration Form to order if you are unable to attend the Convention. She may be picked up or will be shipped after the Convention.

For 2023 the Dandelion NFGS mouse was chosen as our souvenir item. It was pressed at the Mosser Glass Company, in their seldom offered Dandelion color. Susan Bryan created and hand-painted our souvenir in a cute-as-can-bee Bumble Bee motif. 

 

UPDATE!!!

NFGS Members - the Convention souvenir is pictured on page 1 of the May/June Fenton Flyer. The mouse shown has a glossy/shiny finish. Unfortunately, when the mice were fired they 'bloomed' and the repair for that is to satinize the item. Glossy or satin, they are 'cute as can bee'! The mouse pictured here is the satinized treatment. 

All the information in the Fenton Flyer is correct except the mice will have the satin finish. 

To learn more about glass 'blooming' please join us at the Designer's seminar on July 31 - the last day of the NFGS Convention. 

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Convention Registration Raffle Exclusives for 2023

By Sharon Fenner

Each year the NFGS offers a 3-piece raffle to all the members. Tickets are $4 each or 3 for $10. Members may purchase as many as they wish and divide them as desired.

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Our first item is a Fenton-pressed OOAK satin Milk Glass Happiness Bird with a Halloween theme created and hand-painted by Trudy Mendenhall.  MJ23-1-H_BIRD_FRT.JPG

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Next is a NFGS, Mosser made, OOAK Opal Crouching Kitten designed and hand-painted by CC Hardman in a cheery sunflower design.

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Next is our NFGS Dandelion satin mouse, pressed at the Mosser Glass Company. Designed and embellished by Fenton Gift Shop Designer Michelle Kibbe in a cute daisy motif. 

Open to all NFGS Members, it is listed on the Registration Form, where you may indicate the number of tickets you wish to purchase and the item (s) for which you choose to buy the tickets, in any quantity. The lucky tickets will be drawn during the NFGS Banquet July 31st. If the winner is not in attendance, the item will be shipped, postage paid, shortly after the Convention. If you are unable to attend the Convention, you may use the Registration Form to order tickets.

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2023 Convention Pin

By Ellen Stohler

For our 2023 Annual Convention pin an Opal satin Polar Bear adorned with a tangle of holiday lights was chosen. The 'String of Lights' bear was designed by CC Hardman. 

This eye-catching pin is 1.5" by 1.5" with a double brass clutch back. 

The pin is listed on the 2023 Convention Registration Form for $8.00 if picked up at Convention. If you aren't attending the a shipping charge will be added. If you are a resident of Ohio, there will be a charge for tax.

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Absentee Bidding an Option on Banquet Auction Items

By Sharon Fenner

Included with the July/August Fenton Flyer is an Absentee Bid Form. This form may be used to offer the highest amount you are willing to bid on one of Banquet Auction items A through E, or on Consignment Auction pieces. Please use a separate form for each item. Absentee Bids must be in the NFGS office before Monday, July 24, 2023.

Banquet A: Fenton Cobalt/Milk Glass Overlay vase designed and carved by former Fenton Artist Chris Carpenter. "American Trail". Marked NFGS; OOAK; 2021; CC10956

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Banquet B: Mosser-made, NFGS Oval Opal vase featuring a Black-capped Chickadee family. Designed and hand-painted by Fenton Gift Shop Artist JK Spindler, OOAK, 2023. 

 

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Banquet C:  Fenton-made Lotus Mist (Green Burmese) basket, designed and hand-painted by former Fenton Designer Frances Burton. It's satin outside, glossy inside. NFGS; 2023; OOAK

 

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Banquet D: Mosser-made, NFGS Crown Tuscan Working Elephant designed and hand-painted by Independent Artist Vicki Curren;  OOAK; 2023. The embellishment complements the glass color beautifully.

 


 

Banquet E: Mosser-made Opal Chessie Box, designed and hand-painted by Independent Artist Vicki Curren, OOAK; 2023. We have a cute kitten, snuggled in its bed, in a bed of small flowers and iris. 

 


 

Please find a PDF to use for printing on the Home Page or the NFGS 2023 Auction p 1 page. Please use a separate form for each item on which you wish to place a bid.

 

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2023 Board Candidates

The biographies for five candidates for the NFGS Board of Directors are on pages 4 and 5 of this issue. Please read their bios and vote for up to four individuals. The Ballots are enclosed with this issue. Please return your ballot to the NFGS office by July 27, 2023.

Right: Jeremy Cook

Left - row 2: Karen Lemmon

Right - row 2: Norma Milum

Left - row 3: Les Rowe

Right - row 3: Ellen Stohler

 

YOUR VOTE COUNTS!!!

 

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National Fenton Glass Society 2023 Annual Consignment Auction

By Ann Fenton

Sunday, July 30, 2023 

Preview 11:30 AM Eastern

Auction begins 1:00 PM Eastern

Grand Pointe Conference Center

1500 Grand Avenue, #118 / Vienna, WV 26105

Mike Voshel, Auctioneer

Visit NFGS Auction 2023 p1, p2, and p3 for photos of all the items available. Click on the buttons in the column on the upper left side of this page.

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DeVilbiss Atomizer and Fenton Art Glass - 1940 - 1953

Artistic Designs and Beautiful Glass

By Judy Parker

Enjoy the pictures of the beautiful atomizers  discussed in this article. 

The pieces shown are too numerous to caption, so please check out the article on pages 6 - 9 of the July / August 2023 issue of the Fenton Flyer.


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Critter Corner

By Becki Ann Selby

The 5214 Scottie Dog is 2-3/4" tall and was introduced in 1986. This is the smallest dog figurine made by Fenton. During its twenty-five years of production, there were less than 20 different Scottie Dogs offered.

The NFGS now owns this mould.

 

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Top left: #950 Rose satin etched oval tulip-shaped bowl with Silvertone etch!

Row 2 left: Crystal satin etched Sheffield salad bowl and underplate in the elusive Halo satin etching!

Row 3 left: #349 Tartan satin etched flared round bowl with an experimental plaid decoration!

Row 4 left: Fenton Lotus and Grape Carnival Glass round 3-footed bowl in Wisteria!

Right: Early Fenton Crystal that glows under ultraviolet light. Below is a Crystal September Morn nymph and bowl. 

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 NFGS Convention 

July 29, 30, & 31

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I-Spy!

By Becki Ann Selby

Ed Herb spotted this Blue Opalescent Coin Dot vase while watching the television series Gold Rush: White Water.

 


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A Tribute to Roserita Ziegler

By Millie Coty

Roserita's history with the NFGS began at in 1990 at the inception of the Society. Her member number was 0008. She was presented the Ed Tell Education Award in 2011. 

Roserita passed away at her home in Farmington, CT on April 24, 2023, at the age of 97, leaving behind 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. 

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An Abundance of Online Fenton Offerings

By Doug McIntosh

Left: top - 9-inch Victoria Topaz rib optic four-rib vase; listed for $2900.00; sold via a Best-Offer- Accepted

Left: bottom - #3048 8-inch threaded Mosaic fan vase; $2052.77; 51 bids; 10 bidders

 

 

Right: top - 9.5-inch Blue Burmese Deer vase 'Silent Watch' by Susan Bryan; sold through the Fenton Gift Shop in 2006; #13 of 50; $1250.00; via a Buy-it-Now offering

Left: center - 19-inch Blue Carnival Rustic vase; Buy-it-Now; $850.00

Right: bottom - #711 Amber Overlay 8-inch Beaded Melon pitcher; $914.00; 33 bids; 6 bidders

 

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Mid-America Fenton Gala 2023

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NFGS 2023 ANNUAL CONVENTION

JULY 29 - 30 - 31, 2023

GRAND POINTE CONFERENCE AND  RECEPTION CENTER

WINGATE by WYNDOM HOTEL

VIENNA, WEST VIRGINIA

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Please use the PDF to print the form, and mail it, along with your check to:

National Fenton Glass Soc.  P. O. Box 4008                        Marietta, OH  45750