tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113612572024-03-08T06:15:29.471-05:00"We make glass the old-fashioned way, using many techniques and tools that are essentially unchanged from those of a century ago." - George Fenton, PresidentFenton Art Glasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10574496791239811145noreply@blogger.comBlogger195125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11361257.post-64244560233986572722007-07-03T11:46:00.000-04:002007-07-03T11:49:47.835-04:00

(Williamstown, WV). The 2007 Connoisseur Collection from Fenton Art Glass showcases the skills and talents of their glassworkers and artists. Included in this year's Collection is a dramatic "Deco Floral on Mulberry" Vase. Fenton Designer Robin Spindler was inspired by illustrations from the era of art history known as "les Arts Decoratif." Characterized by sleek lines and geometric simplicity,

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(Williamstown, WV). Fenton Art Glass will introduce the newest items from its "Fenton Artware" division at the Atlanta International Gifts & Home Furnishing Market Show in Atlanta July 10th-18th. These products will be shown in the The Weikels/Clark Real Showroom #1739 at Atlanta's AmericasMart. Celebrate your life in style with Fenton Artware!Fenton Artware includes traditional and contemporary

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(Williamstown, WV). Fenton Art Glass brings merry wishes to all with grinning mice! Each mouse sports a handpainted whimsical design. Available in Indigo Blue, Autumn Gold, Opal, and Ruby, these sweet accent figurines add to holiday décor or make perfect gifts for fun-filled friends. Item 5148 RA 3" Indigo Blue Mouse figurine retails for $32.50 U.S.Item 5148 RQ 3" Opal Mouse figurine retails for

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(Williamstown, WV). The 2007 Connoisseur Collection from Fenton Art Glass showcases the skills and talents of their glassworkers and artists. Included in this year's Collection is the vivid "Peacock Feathers on Favrene" Vase. Cameo Artists Kelsey Murphy and Robert Bomkamp have perfected an advanced vignetting technique for sandcarving to achieve both dimension and depth. The vivid iridescence of

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(Williamstown, WV). Using classic colors and finishes from the Renaissance era, designer Frances Burton created a reverent, richly beautiful Nativity Set that will be cherished for a lifetime.Special metallic paints and vivid 22k gold accents add to the historical authenticity of this marvelously detailed set.Item 9776 AC Renaissance Glory Nativity - 13- Pc. First Edition SetNumbered and Limited

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(Williamstown, WV). Designer Frances Burton's Blue Burmese Angel captures the wonder of a moonlit Bethlehem night. Pure gold in Fenton's exotic Blue Burmese glass creates the glowing pink blush during a special manufacturing process. Destined to become a family heirloom, each Angel is individually numbered and personally signed by the artist who handpainted it.Item 5014 BN 6-1/2" Blue Burmese

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By TAMMIE TOLERPrinceton Times, Princeton, WVPrinceton - This year, Fenton glass will celebrate 100 years in West Virginia, and pieces of that legacy are now available in Princeton's historic district.Randolph Evans opened The Bronze Look last year as a coin and art shop on East Mercer Street, but since then the store has evolved to a collector's gallery featuring unique currency, prints and

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(Williamstown, WV). The 2006 Connoisseur Collection from Fenton Art Glass showcases the skills and talents of their glassworkers and artists. Included in this year's Collection is a breathtaking "Sunflower on Plated Amberina" Vase.The eye-popping texture and color of this vase will amaze and delight. Designer Stacy Williams used stylized strokes of raised white enamel on a canvas of exotic Plated

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(Williamstown, WV). The 2006 Connoisseur Collection from Fenton Art Glass showcases the skills and talents of their glassworkers and artists. This year's "Autumn Morn" Burmese lamp is sure to become a treasured heirloom.Memories of a perfect fall morning inspired Designer Frances Burton to create the serenity of an autumn day. A scenic country church with its stately spire and a nearby shaded

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(Williamstown, WV). The 2006 Connoisseur Collection from Fenton Art Glass showcases the skills and talents of both glassworkers and artists. A new shape in this year's Collection continues the Mosaic art glass tradition first begun at Fenton eight decades ago.Master glass artisan Dave Fetty's Mosaic vase has a contemporary look which is on trend for today's styles. Dramatic black glass is fused

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(Williamstown, WV). The Connoisseur Collection from Fenton Art Glass showcases the skills and talents of both glassworkers and artists. Front and center in the 2006 Connoisseur Collection is the "Freedom Soars" Vase, a creation in Favrene glass. The "Freedom Soars" Vase will be displayed with pride by those who choose to add this magnificent piece to their home decor.Favrene is made with cobalt

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By PHIL BERRYWonderful West Virginia MagazineIn 1905, 25-year-old Frank L. Fenton decided to try his hand at business. With only $284.86 of seed money, Frank and his older brother John, launched Fenton Art Glass Company in an abandoned glass factory building in Martins Ferry, Ohio. At first, the brothers specialized in hand painting decorations on glass blanks made by other glass manufacturers.

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Williamstown, WV - Master glass artisan Dave Fetty has been busy... and he's done it again, creating a fun, funky and fantastic vase for our 2006 Connoisseur Collection! Dave's latest effort, Crayons, is now available. The Crayons Vase is limited to just 750 individually numbered pieces and is marked with Dave's special stamp. This beautiful vase features swirls of opaque "crayon" colors, and its

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Williamstown, WV - In costume and ready for a night of "trick or treat," Fenton glass for Halloween 2006 will make you smile with memories of a childhood "All Hallow's Eve" long since past.Spooky ghosts and friendly witches are the stuff that makes Halloween a hoot! The magic continues with a collection of Fenton figurines that sparkle and glitter with handpainted details. Batty the Ghost cooks

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Williamstown, WV - The serene tones of iridescent Aquamarine Opalescent glass are the perfect canvas for Winter Wonderland, a detailed handpainted motif designed by Fenton artist Kim Barley. Raised crystal ice creates sparkling texture and remarkable depth in a breathtaking winter scene, sure to evoke memories of winter's beauty as depicted in favorite fairy tales. The covered candy box was

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Handcrafted with iridized cobalt blue glass and satin-finished on the exterior, this 9-1/2" vase has been beautifully handpainted by Fenton designer Stacy Williams. Her signature and the 2006 date are on the underside of the vase. Stacy's handpainted design is done in pure white enamel, and the meticulous floral motif and butterfly have the look of nineteenth-century English cameo glass.The 7-day

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Williamstown, WV - Fashion designers and home decorators alike love the color of Catalan alberginia, the eggplant! Called "Aubergine" by Fenton Art Glass, this luxurious color is now offered in sleek, streamlined glass shapes which fit nicely into today's home styles. Fenton designer Stacy Williams used layers of sheer color to create the complex shading for a handpainted motif called "Visions"

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Williamstown, WV - Fenton glass artisan Dave Fetty captures the essence of the Caribbean sea and sky in the "Caribbean Day" vase, part of the 2006 Fenton Connoisseur Collection. Since 1983, the Fenton Connoisseur Collection has been the "best of the best" showcasing the skills of our glass artisans and decorators. Each piece in the Collection is strictly limited by number. Dave Fetty developed a

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Williamstown, WV - Fenton's classic Burmese glass captures the beauty of a splendid seashell in this memorial tribute to Frank M. Fenton. Designer Stacy Williams has re-interpreted the handpainted seashell motif that Frank helped develop for our much-loved Burmese selections in 1985 and 1986.This limited edition "Nautilus" Vase is part of the 2006 Fenton Connoisseur Collection. Since 1983, the

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By MELINA HUDDYThe Parkersburg News, Progress Edition, Parkersburg, WVWILLIAMSTOWN - In a year marked by the loss of its founder's first son, recognition by the U.S. Senate and a visit by the governor, Fenton Art Glass celebrated its centennial then turned toward the future.Throughout the year, Fenton produced a variety of pieces commemorating its 100th year, published a coffee table book of the

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Designed by Fenton's Tony Rosena in 1983, our "Spaniels" figurine captures a great moment. Everyone smiles at the sight of two frolicking, rollicking Spaniels having a roll-around!Historic Chocolate glass, perfected by Jacob Rosenthal and first made by Fenton 99 years ago, is the perfect color for these two playful dogs! They're buddies for life!Fenton's Frolicking, Rollicking Chocolate Spaniels

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On February 15, 2006, Tom Fenton will begin a new and exciting chapter of his life - retirement. Tom started his Fenton career over 40 years ago working as a Data Clerk in the Industrial Engineering Department. As with other family members, Tom worked his way up the ladder having held the positions of Shipping Foreman, Assistant Hot Metal Forman, Assistant Works Manager and Plant Manager. In

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Mark your calendar and plan to join George Fenton for some exciting Fenton moments. Celebrate 100 years of Fenton Art Glass and treat yourself to that special piece!One day, two shows, what fun!Monday, February 6th - QVC Collector's Day11:00am to Noon ET - Limited Edition Showand 10:00pm to Midnight ET For a PREVIEW of the SHOW and selected pieces... The February 6 Fenton QVC show is jam-packed

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You may soon be seeing references to Fenton in magazine or television advertising for Teleflora, a worldwide organization. The Teleflora ad may feature a decorated vase with floral bouquet. The vase shape and decoration were designed by Fenton but the manufacturing was sourced by Teleflora. The vase will have a sticker on the bottom: Designed by Fenton. Made in China.One of our goals for the

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Published in the Greensboro News RecordGREENSBORO- Randy James Weikel, 61, died on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, after suffering ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at West Market Street United Methodist Church. Mr. Weikel was born in Ann Arbor, Mich., to Jim and Martha Weikel who survive him, but spent most of his life in Greensboro. He worked for 30 years as a

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