"We make glass the old-fashioned way, using many techniques and tools that are essentially unchanged from those of a century ago." - George Fenton, President

Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Fenton Art Glass Black Rose Basket - eBay Exclusive Sells for $2650!



Fenton fanatics were abuzz over the one-of-a-kind Black Rose Basket to be auctioned on eBay to benefit ALSA.

Community involvement and charitable contributions are critical to each of us. Please take a moment to consider selected opportunities specially designed for Fenton enthusiasts. Fenton fans are abuzz over the one-of-a-kind Black Rose Basket to be auctioned on eBay to benefit ALSA!Don’t miss this very special opportunity to own a unique Black Rose Basket, bearing a bumblebee and flower pattern created and handpainted by Fenton designer CC Hardman.

The Fenton family chose this unique piece to auction exclusively on eBay, with the proceeds to benefit the ALSA. The ALS Association is the only national non-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. Often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord. There is no known cure for ALS.

This one-of-a-kind Basket began as a gold Ruby core cased in Milk glass; a Black ring was added to the six-point crimp, and a Black handle was skillfully twisted and applied by veteran basket-handler Butch Wright. This Black Rose Basket bears the signatures of all ten Fentonfamily members, the signature of CC Hardman and the basket handler mark of Butch Wright, making this handcrafted piece of artisan glass even more desirable. Only one such Basket exists!

For more information about ALS and The ALS Association, visit http://www.alsa.org/ or call
1-800-782-4747.