Fantastic NFGS Glass For Your Holiday Shopping..... Snowmen by Dave Fetty, Mice, Pendants, and Posters
By Sharon Fenner
Right: Impression Bead w/Snowman design hand-painted by Truda Mendenhall - $75 (S/H incl.) Below: Dave Fetty Scenic Snowman (left) or Whimsical Snowman (right) - $99 "Patches" Poster - $12 (S/H incl.) Pendants - One-Of-A-Kind hand-painted by Martha Reynolds - $33 (S/H incl.) Order by phoning the NFGS office with the number of your choice.
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Exclusive NFGS Glass for 2013
These items were first offered during the 2013 convention.
The Burmese Red Poll vase and unadorned Grey mouse are SOLD OUT.
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Visit the Fenton Exclusives page for individual pictures, descriptions, prices and ordering information. Quantities are very limited.
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A Progressive Set
By Millie Coty
Members of the 2012-13 NFGS Board of Directors donated the funds to purchase this Cranberry Opalescent Spiral Optic C0#1389 9 1/2 inch vase manufactured for QVC in 2003. It is on display at the NFGS office in Marietta, OH. 
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Elegant Glass: Early, Depression, and Beyond, Revised & Expanded 4th Edition, by Debbie and Randy Coe
Book Review By Millie Coty 
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The American Christmas Tree Ornament
Contributed by Millie Coty
From the 1993 Fenton Christmas Catalog is a 'Christmas Tree' ornament. They were offered in Golden Glow, Holiday Green, and Ruby with ice, plus Crystal Iridescent Satin.
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"Just Cuz" it Says Fenton
"Know your Fenton shapes!"
By Anne Blackmore
There are way too many pieces mis-labeled as Fenton out there. Here are some more examples.
Right: Fostoria Juice Glasses Listed as #1639 Elizabeth Line - Fenton didn't use Crystal in the goblet part of their line, only occasionally in the foot.
Below left: Anchor Hocking Pink Frosted Candleholder - originally a Lancaster Glass Co. mould, this candleholder and flower frog combination was acquired by Anchor Hocking.
Below right: Jadeite Punch Bowl and Matching Ladle - most likely a recent import from France or other European country.
This is a regular column in The Fenton Flyer. NFGS members have access to tips and hints for avoiding a disappointing purchase. Knowing Fenton characteristics is very important when determining if a piece is Fenton.
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eBay Finds
By Ckris Cord
Right: Fenton Scarce Blue Opalescent Hobnail Covered Jar - $178.75 - 18 bids
Center left: Fenton Scarce Blue Opalescent Hobnail13-inch Basket - $169.06 - 29 bids
Center right: Vintage Fenton Art Glass Cranberry Opalescent Swirl 6 1/2-inch Basket - 1930s - $59.95 - 0 bids
Bottom left: Very Rare Fenton Milk Glass Hobnail Covered Urn - $127.50 - 9 bids
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Bottom right: Fenton Rare Jonquil Yellow Hobnail Candy Box/Jar, Ware #3886 - $170.74 - 1 bid
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 Right: Sapphire Blue Opalescent Basketweave Open Edge Plate
Below left: #545 Cupped Lily Bowls in Chinese Yellow and Mandarin/Venetian Red Ruffled Blackberry Spray Hat in Lime
Below right: Satin Dual-etched #183 7-inch vase, body - No. 43 Poinsettia etch and the bottom is etched with the Ming pattern
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In and Around Williamstown
#6437 Autumn Vasa Murrhina 11-inch basket cased in Amber instead of Crystal. Note the Amber handle instead of Crystal.
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Keeping Your Eyes Open
By John Walk
#1502 Jade Powder Box - never documented in this shape! Found in West Virginia.
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Off-eBay Finds
By Ckris Cord
Left: Orange Slice vase made by Dave Fetty, limited to 250
Below: Dave Fetty special order off-hand fish
Below left: Fenton Mulberry Amphora Vase, Mystical Bird design, from the 1999 Connoisseur Collection, limited edition of 1,250
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Below: Fenton Daisy and Fern Pitchers - Cranberry and Topaz Opalescent made for L. G. Wright. Note the straight petals.
Bottom: Fenton Plum Opalescent Hobnail Ice Lip Pitcher and Glasses, made for Levay
 
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Red Stretch Punch Cups Available for Purchase
By Tim Cantrell, Vice President, The Stretch Glass Society
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Left: Red Punch Cup
Right: Amberina Punch Cup
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Make Plans to attend the
24th Annual NFGS Convention
July 26, 27, & 28, 2014
Enjoy a cruise on the Valley Gem!!
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Stretch Glass Society Convention
July 23 - 25, 2014
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The Fenton Barometer: Prices continue to drop
By Doug McIntosh
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Above: Ruby Slag Thumbprint Epergne - $601.10 - 60 bids
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Above: OOAK Orange Slice Satin 5278 ghost figurine by Kim Barley - $712 - 33 bids
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Below: LG Wright 4-horn Topaz epergne - $500 - 33 bids
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Below: Opal 'Down by the Station' student lamp - $639.83 - 6 bids
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A Day at the Auction in Greentown...the Moral of the Story
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On Saturday, October 5, 2013, there was an auction of glass manufactured by the Indiana Tumbler and Goblet Company, which operated in Greentown, Indiana. The proceeds benefited the Greentown Glass Museum.
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Below: Grouping of auction items
Right: Examples of Chocolate glass, a color developed and perfected by Jacob Rosenthal, who arrived at Greentown in September 1900. Mr. Rosenthal later worked at the Fenton Art Glass Company, which resulted in Fenton's Chocolate glass. 
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Below: A Crystal pitcher produced by the Indiana Tumbler and Goblet Company in Greentown, Indiana.
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Musings and Thoughts of a Researcher and Author....
By John Walk
Fifteen years have passed since the release of The Big Book of Fenton Glass 1940-1970. At this time collectors had just discovered eBay. At this time, some of the books available were William Heacock's First, Second, and Third 25 Years. Also available was James Measell's 80's Decade and the Whitmeyer book covering 1905-40. At this time, included in the libraries of many collectors are Fenton Glass Compendium 1940-1970 and Fenton Glass Compendium 1970-1985.
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When It Rains, It Pours
The Black #992 Basketweave Lace Edge, four-footed vase Fenton was made for Woolworth Company in the mid-1930s. Shown below is the classic style (left) with the lace straight up with a slight ruffle. On the right is an unusual example with the top crimped in. 
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Second Annual Convention 50/50 Drawing By Millie Coty
The NFGS Board chose the Williamstown Welfare League as the recipient of the 2013 drawing. A check for $346 was presented to Mary Jo Kinney by NFGS Secretary, Suzy Goodacre.
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Fenton Archaeology
Exceptional Early Fenton Found On Line and in the Wild
Right: #1565 Crystal Turtle Aquarium Base - sold on eBay for $158
Below: Pekin Bowl with Otto Gertler Dragon Decoration - sold on eBay for $650
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Row 2 right: Crystal Satin Waterlily and Cattails Tri-crimp Bowl - a find in the wild Left bottom: Velva Rose #649 10-inch Candlestick - a find in the wild
Right bottom: Child-size Lemonade Pitcher - a find in the wild
Red Stretch Punch Bowl and Base - $750 - sold at auction
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Make plans now to attend the 24th Annual NFGS Convention July 26, 27, & 28, 2014.
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Exclusive Glass * Seminars * Banquet Dinner Cruise * Bingo * Glass Displays
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