FENTON FLYER FOTOS

March - April 2020

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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.

Shipping & Insurance: 

Effective January 1, 2018, the NFGS will use the USPS published rates.  Insurance on the package will be the responsibility of the member if the cost of the item(s) is over the initial $50.00 allowable amount included in Priority Mail. This means that a member will pay postage in accordance with their zip code, the size, the weight, and the value of the boxed item(s).  

Our office secretary will contact you regarding the actual charges.  Sales tax will be added to orders shipped to Ohio residents.

IT'S A GREAT TIME TO JOIN THE NFGS FOR 2020 

WE ARE CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF FENTON FUN!

Our Annual Membership Mice

By Sharon Fenner


We'd like you to meet our membership mice for 2020!  It is rare that we hand-paint our membership mice; only happened in 2009, and again in 2010 which was our 20th year. 

The lily is the flower that represents the 30th anniversary.  Susan Bryan has adorned our Ruby Red mouse with a beautiful white lily.  It can be yours for $60. 

Our Teal mouse has a balloon bouquet; one balloon is especially for the 30th year.  Truda Mendenhall created this little cutie.  You can add this to your collection for $50.

They are available to all NFGS members who are current in their 2020 dues.  They are limited to one of each per Primary member/household for the 2020 membership year.    

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Celebrating our 30th Year!!!

1990 - 2020

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Think Spring!!!

By Sharon Fenner

Spring means baby animals! Frances Burton has created an adorable medium iceberg with a sweet kitten, fluffy chick, and a little mouse checking out pretty purple pansies. Bright yellow butterflies are flitting about. ($90.00)

Below we have a cheery Teal Carnival mouse, cluching a white bunny and yellow daisies.  On the back is a garden of daisies hiding a couple colorful Easter eggs.  Trudy Mendenhall was the artist on this 'happy' mouse. ($60.00) 

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Last, but not least, we have a Crown Tuscan Working Elephant designed and hand-painted by Frances Burton. Her design complements the elephant beautifully! ($105.00)  Available March 10, one per Primary Member/household.

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I-Spy

By Becki Ann Selby

Cranberry Opalescent Hobnail basketin a scene from White Christmas.

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Finding a Treasure

By John Walk

Read all about it on page 5 of the Flyer!

Block and Star, Pink Pastel, 1954 - 1955

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THE STRETCH GLASS SOCIETY

 Later Period Fenton Stretch Glass

 

Stretch Out discussion will be Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 8 pm EST, 7 pm CST,      6 pm MST, and 5 pm PST.

 

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Right: Blue Opalescent Coin Spot 1930s oil lamp, very rare.

Below left: Aqua Opalescent Vintage pattern Carnival Glass crimped bowl.  Only the interior is iridized.

Row 2 left: 1930s Topaz Opalescent Coin Spot (Dot Optic) 11.5-inch version with 'rimmed' center glass piece or font and Ebony (black) Georgian pattern base.

Row 2 right: Topaz Opalescent Coin Spot 17.25-inch, with round font and glass base topped with metal fittings.

Bottom left:  Daisy and Button #1900 (Cape Cod pattern) creamer and sugar set in Reverse Amberina.

We would love to hear of any news you have about new finds of old Fenton so we can share it with the NFGS membership.  Please contact us at oakwoodfarm1@yahoo.com  with the subject heading of "Fenton Classics"

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Just 'Cuz it Says Fenton

By Anne Blackmore

 

Right: Westmoreland Mint Green Decorated Bell, #754 Cameo bell, made from 1973 to 1979, and typically hand-painted.

 

Below left: Indiana Glass Carnival Canister in the 'Harvest' pattern. Part of a set of four, also made in Blue, Green and Gold with a Carnival finish.

 

Below right: McKee 'Laurel' Candlestick, made between 1934 and 1940, produced in Fench Ivory, White Opal, and Jade Green.

 

If you know your Fenton shapes, you will be less likely to purchase a mis-labeled piece, and more likely to find a Fenton rarety! Remember the late Tom Smith's mantra, "Know your Fenton shapes!!

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December/January Top eBay Fenton Sales 'Chocolately'

By Doug McIntosh

 

Below left: Pair of undecorated #5401 Burmese lamps, only 13 made, sold for $1175.00; Buy-it-Now sale

Below right: Murphy/Bomkamp Cameo carved piece, 9.5-inch vase with the 'Spring Fairy design; Milk cut to Purple; sold for $775.00; Buy-it-Now sale

 

Center left: Chocolate Cameo piece, 10-inch vase, woodland carving by Cathy Mackey and decorated with a OOAK Cardinal design by Michelle Kibbe; $760.00; 10 bids; 2 bidders

Bottom left: 17.5-inch lamp with a Chocolate shade is a canvas for a Murphy/Bomkamp 'In the Glen' Cameo carving; sold for $729.00

Bottom right: 29-inch Cranberry GWTW lamp in the Embossed Rose globe pattern; $825.00; Best-Offer Accepted

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2020 NFGS Convention

July 25, 26, & 27

Fenton - Fellowship - Fun

Exclusive Glass * Seminars * Auctions Banquet * Bingo * Glass Displays Consignment Auction * Dinner Cruise

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Stretch Glass Society Convention

July 22 - 24, 2020

 

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