"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

Thursday, April 21, 2005

Fenton Art Glass Company Presents...Fenton Glass Messenger Subscriber Exclusives...Available Nowhere Else!



(Williamstown, WV) A key benefit to subscribing to Fenton's Glass Messenger is the opportunity to own Glass Messenger Subscriber Exclusives. The 2005 Exclusives are particularly exciting, with a first-ever offer of a Burmese Piglet, "Peaches", created from a new mould and handpainted with a Kim Barley motif called "Fruits and Flowers." Also available is a Burmese Vase, handpainted with the delightful "Fruits and Flowers" design; each piece is enhanced with glass "ice" in the peaches, creating a fuzzy texture that makes them look good enough to eat!

Subscribers enjoy adding to their collection, while newcomers may begin an heirloom quality collection that is sure to increase one's love of glass. Each Fenton Burmese Piglet and Vase is handcrafted by the artisans of Fenton, handpainted, individually numbered, inscribed with a Fenton family member signature and is signed with pride by the artist who completes it. Made only in West Virginia, and available only to Glass Messenger subscribers.

Item 5949 HJ 7-1/2" "Fruits and Flowers" Burmese Vase, bearing George Fenton's signature and available ONLY to Glass Messenger subscribers, retails for $99.00

Item 5021 HJ 4" "Peaches" Burmese Piglet, bearing Shelley Fenton's signature and available ONLY to Glass Messenger subscribers, retails for $42.50

A subscription to Glass Messenger, (four issues each year) and a FREE Binder (A $6.00 value), is $12.00.

Creating spectacular art glass for a century, Fenton Art Glass Company represents American handcrafted glass artistry. Located in Williamstown, WV, Fenton is known for its wide range of colors, handpainting and handcrafting. Three generations of Fenton family members remain active in the business and are proud to continue an American glassmaking tradition begun in 1905. For more information please call 800-933-6766 or visit www.fentonartglass.com.