Fenton Art Glass Company Presents...Centennial Collection - The Grand Finale!

(Williamstown, WV). The countdown to Fenton;s 100th birthday culminates with the final installment of the Fenton Centennial Collection . . . what a grand finale they are! Each year since 2000, Fenton family members have chosen pieces which reflect their personal preferences in glassmaking artistry. The year 2005 completes the Centennial Collection with selections from third generation members George and Nancy Fenton.

Nancy's favorite glass color is Favrene, made with silver that is coaxed to the surface in a special reheating process; when sprayed with metallic salts it develops a silvery-blue satin luster. The vining floral motif on the Amphora vase is adapted from an image of a 16th century etched gold pitcher Nancy found while researching antiques, and the Amphora rests in a custom metal stand.

George honors the past with a unique Mosaic art glass creation. Mosaic glass begins with black glass covered in opaque glass chips and reheated; due to the random nature of the chip application, no two pieces are alike. Each is blown in a cast iron mould, and two handles are applied by a skilled glassworker. Each Centennial Collection piece is numbered and bears the Centennial Collection logo.

Item 4354 1N 6-1/2" "Myriad" Mosaic Vase,
bearing the inscribed signature of George Fenton retails for $385 U.S.

Item 4177 ZH 14-1/2" "Manuscript Floral" Amphora in Favrene,
bearing the inscribed signature of Nancy Fenton, retails for $395 U.S.

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, call 800-933-6766 or visit www.fentonartglass.com.