Membership Mice for 2023
By Sharon Fenner
Our 2023 Membership mice are Mosser made in Georgia Blue.
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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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The 2023 Ed Tell Award.... By Millie Coty
The 2023 honored recipients of the Edward V. Tell Education Award are Claire and Alan Kauffung. Being avid Fenton collectors they willingly share their knowledge of Fenton with everyone, from answering questions on Facebook, to publishing a 61-page authorized biography titled, Dave Fetty, Fenton's King of Hearts. Thank you and Congratulations!
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Fenton on Display By Charlie Lyngaas
The Display Tables at this year's Convention were absolutely wonderful! Every year they get better and no two were alike. The glassware on display was a true representation of Fenton's over 100 years of production.
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Convention 2023
By Stephen Embry

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Glass ID panel: (L to R) Max Blackmore, Anne Blackmore, Nancy and George Fenton
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Stephen gave a great seminar on Fenton look-A-Likes.
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Anne Greenway: Annual Meeting door prize for a First Time attendee.
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Jeremy Cook: Annual Meeting door prize for a veteran attendee.
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Left: Ken Stohler selling NFGS pins.
Below: Dave Fetty at the Washington County Fairgrounds Show.

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Above: Frances Burton with the 'Eagle' vase created during the Designer's seminar.
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Above: Linda Fleming gave an informative seminar on glass that 'blooms'.
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Above left: Kim Barley with the doll she embellished during the Designer's seminar. Above right: Michelle Kibbe with the Blue Burmese vase she designed and hand-painted during the seminar.
Left: Robin Spindler with the Aubergine vase she hand-painted and sand carved.

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Frank Workman did a pre-convention event at Mosser Glass Company on Friday, July 28. Upper right: Frank with a gather of glass. Below: working the gather of molten glass. Right: the finished vase!

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NFGS Exclusive Convention Glass
By Sharon Fenner
Convention attendees got a 'sneak peek' at this Mosser-made Cobalt satin 'Patriotic' Alley Cat hand-painted by former Fenton Artist Karen Easton. It will go on sale on October 16, 2023, for $185.00. It will be available on a first come, first serve basis, one per member household.
Pictured below is other exclusive glass first offered during our 2023 Convention. It is available at one per member household until November 1, 2023. Glass remaining after that date will be available in limited quantites.
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Frank Workman Lighted Globes 
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Mr. Workman created these Globes at Mosser Glass Company. The base and an LED battery-operated light is included for $129.00.
At left is a collection of the globes unlit in normal indoor lighting.
Below left is a lit globe in natural indoor lighting, and right is a lighted example in a darkened room.
First is the Blue/Gold combination.
The middle row is the Gold (orange) w/Spots
The last row is the Brown / Tan version.
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David Fetty Blown Bears
Dave created these blown 5151 bears while working at Henderson Hall near Williamstown, WV. He used a modified Fenton mould for this project. Each will come with a hang tag.
At right is the Speckled version of the bears, with multi-colored frit on Crystal.
Below left is the Monet's Garden example made with Monet's Garden frit on Crystal.
Below right is the 'Swirl' bear made with yellow glass rolled in multi-color frit.
They are available for $117.00 each.
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John Fenton 'Big Bottom' Cats
How cute are they? And, their eyes GLOW!!!
Made at Fenton Collectible's Studio in Republic, MO, Ann and John have created this line of 'Big Bottom' critters. Each is a OOAK!
They are available for $110.00 each.
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We have Pink/Purple/White Swirl Cats and Grey/White Tuxedo Cats.
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Right: Karnak Red bowl drilled for a lampshade.
Below left: 1920s Fenton Off Hand 10-inch Crystal vase with Karnak Red Tulips and handles!
Below right: Mongolian Green Lattice and Grape vase.
Below left: Jade #1504-A-6-inch cupped triple Dolphin handled bowl with unusual enameled leaf decor , possibly the work of Otto Goertler.
Bottom left: Cameo Opalescent #66 handled lemon tray.
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National Fenton Glass Society 2023 Annual Consignment Auction Summary
By Ann Fenton
Sunday, July 30, 2023
Grand Pointe Conference Center
1500 Grand Avenue, #118 / Vienna, WV 26105
Mike Voshel, Auctioneer
This was the first year online bidding was offered on the HiBid.com platform.
We had 156 lots with 8 members consigning.
Two records were set:
1. most gross sales
2. highest average price per lot
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Mid-America Fenton Gala 2023
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NFGS 2023 ANNUAL CONVENTION
JULY 27 - 28 - 29, 2024
GRAND POINTE CONFERENCE AND RECEPTION CENTER
WINGATE by WYNDOM HOTEL
VIENNA, WEST VIRGINIA
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