"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

Friday, March 24, 2006

A Happy Fenton Halloween 2006!



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 up fun, and Battella the Witch watches in approval. Lil' Punkin the Bear is a children's delight. Hat-on-Cat Scaredy Cat is delightful in his striped socks and star-spattered tail. Each piece is handcrafted and signed with pride by the artist who completes it. Enjoy Halloween and fall entertaining with Fenton, friends and family.

Item 5278 TQ "Batty" 5-1/2" Ghost retails for $52.50 US
Item 5284 WJ "Battella" 6-1/2" Witch retails for $55.00 US
Item 5151 QL "Lil' Punkin" 3-1/2" Bear retails for 37.50 US
Item 5291 YA "Hat-on-Cat" 4-1/2" Scaredy Cat retails for $36.50 US

Creating spectacular colored 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. For four generations, Fenton family members have remained active in the business and are proud to continue an American glassmaking tradition begun in 1905. Call 800-933-6766 for more information or visit www.fentonartglass.com.

A Fenton Winter Wonderland for Christmas 2006



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 designed by Fenton sculptor Suzi Whitaker.

Item 4290 ZT 6" Candy Box in Aquamarine Opalescent retails for $99.50 US
Individually numbered and inscribed with the signature of George Fenton

Creating spectacular colored 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. For four generations, Fenton family members have remained active in the business and are proud to continue an American glassmaking tradition begun in 1905. Call 800-933-6766 for more information or visit www.fentonartglass.com.

Thursday, March 16, 2006

Fenton fanatics are aflutter over the one-of-a-kind Fenton Floral Cameo Vase to be auctioned on eBay to benefit the ALS Association!



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 auction begins Thursday, March 16 at Noon Eastern Time.

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.

The Fenton Foundation of the Fenton Art Glass Company has been providing philanthropic support for over 50 years. In 2004, the Fenton Foundation selected the ALS Association as its national partner. The ALS Association was chosen because of the Fenton family’s direct experiences with this terrible disease, and to date, Fenton has donated over $25,000.00 to the ALSA through the sale of selected pieces. The Fenton family will continue to work in partnership with ALSA to make advances in the fight against Lou Gehrig’s disease. For more information about ALS and The ALS Association, visit www.alsa.org or call 1-800-782-4747.

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