tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113612572011-04-21T17:18:45.332-04:00"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.comBlogger1951100tag: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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Chase away the chill of winter with a trip to the tropics! This vibrant tropical scene by Robin Spindler features an engaging fish artfully painted...he may just swim away! Turn the vase slowly all the way 'round, and you'll view the seashells, coral, seaweed, and even an anchor resting on the ocean floor.Gleaming ebony glass and Robin's richly shaded handpainting bring this tropical tableau to

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By CONNIE DALEGraffiti, Parkersburg, WVIt is always good to look at a community through the eyes of a native.It was great to see the pride on my editor's face as we drove through the streets of Williamstown and he told stories of going to the local grocery store and playground as a kid. Matt Burdette is a young man with old-time values, who at 29 can tell more stories of the area's history than

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As 2005 draws to a close, we pause to reflect on a most memorable year. We celebrated our centennial with events nationwide and at our factory in Williamstown, West Virginia. Fenton glass was front and center at several major museums, and many Fenton dealers sponsored special occasions, ranging from birthday parties around May 4 to Family Signing Events in spring or fall. From July 29 to August 2

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By BRETT DUNLAPThe Parkersburg News, Parkersburg, WV WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate is recognizing a Williamstown company's 100 years of business and service to the community. U.S. Sens. Robert C. Byrd and Jay Rockefeller, both D-W.Va., introduced a resolution last week congratulating Fenton Art Glass of Williamstown on its centennial anniversary."Fenton Glass is a trademark of West Virginia," Byrd

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Mark your calendar and plan to join George Fenton and Shelley Fenton Ash for some exciting Fenton moments on QVC. One day, three shows, what fun!Tuesday, December 20- Midnight to 2:00am ET- Noon to 2:00pm ET- 10:00pm to Midnight ETCelebrate 100 years of Fenton Art Glass and treat yourself to that special piece!For a PREVIEW of the SHOW and selected pieces... Remember, you can shop for Fenton

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The Fenton "Lenten Rose and Winter Berries" Ruby Stretch Vase will be available for both bid and "Buy it Now"Fenton partnered with eBay to provide both auction and "Buy It Now" opportunities for the eBay community. Bidding will begin, Thursday, December, 15th at Noon ET.This 6 1/2” tall vase is handcrafted and handpainted with a "Lenten Rose and Winter Berries" floral design created by Fenton

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Skilled glassworker Dave Fetty retired from Fenton in 1999 after more than 40 years in the glass industry. Even after his “official” retirement, Dave has continued to contribute to Fenton. In addition to working closely with Fenton glassworkers even today, Dave also contributes pieces for the Collectors Room at the Fenton Collectors Convention held each year. A signature Dave Fetty “look” is the

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In mid-1907, Fenton workers were unloading a railway boxcar filled with straw used in packing glass.As one worker slowly slid the boxcar's door open, he found a disreputable-looking man fast asleep on the floor inside.With his face covered by a slouch hat, the fellow quickly awoke, scrambled to his feet, and brushed away the wisps of straw that clung to him. “I'm gonna show ya how to make a new

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Escape to your place of hidden desire - tranquil blue waters, the endless sky, or a treasure chest filled with glistening gemstones. Let your imagination lead the way. The colors of water satisfy a yearning for peace and healing - expand your horizons with Turquoise.Frances Burton's fluid design style is on display in the delicate Butterfly Minuet pattern, where beauty and whimsy combine in a

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Fenton Chocolate Logo # 30 of 300, Limited Edition, only 300 pieces ever made, Signed by all nine Fenton family members.Rich Chocolate glass ranges in color from a deep mocha to a milky cocoa shade and no two pieces are ever exactly alike. Chocolate glass is a collector favorite, specially reissued to celebrate our 100th anniversary. The 3 1/4” square Fenton Logo is crafted in heat-sensitive

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Give a salute to war veterans! November 11th is Veterans Day, the American holiday honoring veterans of the armed forces and the men and women who have served in our country's wars. This Veterans Day, Fenton salutes those who fought for our freedom. We also honor all military servicemembers serving in Iraq and around the world.[PHOTO BELOW] Three Fenton employees who served in WWII - photo taken

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The fiery fury of Fenton's furnaces creates a "liquid gold" that when cooled is captured forever in the honeyed shades of Autumn Gold.Set a table with rich Autumn Gold selections to capture the beauty of fall forever. Use and enjoy your Fenton and start a collecting tradition destined to create family heirlooms. To see more detail on Fenton Autumn Gold...For all of your Fenton needs shop online

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Rose Frazier of Columbus, Ohio was the lucky winner of a 15" Handpainted Golden Tulips on Autumn Gold Fenton Art Glass Lamp. The drawing was held October 31, 2005.Rose's name was selected from entries received at the Fenton Kiosk located at Polaris Fashion Place in Columbus.Congratulations Rose!

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Fenton employees walked to "D'Feet" ALS on Saturday, October 15, to show support of Randy Weikel, longtime Fenton Sales Representative and former Fenton Associate Sales Manager.For the second straight year, Randy's wife Lola captained the "Rally Round Randy" team. Along with support from the Weikel family, friends, former classmates and Fenton employees the "Rally Round Randy" team raised more

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September/October 2005 By JUDY PENZ SHELUKAntiques & Collectibles Showcase"We make glass the old-fashioned way, using many techniques and tools that are essentially unchanged from those of a century ago." George W. Fenton, President and CEO, Fenton Art Glass Company. Fenton's old-fashioned techniques and values are more than just another advertising gimmick. In 2005, the Fenton Art Glass Company

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(Williamstown, WV). Fenton Art Glass announces the creation of a new Vase that will help fund research for ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). The Silken Sand Vase is available for sale through Fenton retail partners for all consumers and collectors. The exclusive piece, handpainted with a delicate floral motif called "Daisy Blue," was designed specifically for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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(Williamstown, WV). How to tell Mom she's truly priceless? Keepsakes and memories celebrate the love between mother and child, a bond like no other. Recalling such moments, sculptor Suzi Whitaker designed a new Treasure Box in the form of a playful cat perched upon an ottoman. Designer Stacy Williams decorated the ottoman in a rosy calico and added a ribbon to the orange tiger cat - what fun!

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(Williamstown, WV). Cranberry Opalescent - this classic Fenton color comes to life in a stunning Vase, artfully handcrafted in America only by Fenton. Pure gold in the formula adds warmth and beauty to the glass and each Fenton Cranberry Opalescent piece is created by as many as 25 skilled craftsmen, a tribute to an artisan tradition begun almost a century ago. The 6" Cranberry Opalescent Vase is

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Fenton Black Lab Puppy will be available for both bid and "Buy it Now"Puppies leave paw prints on your heart! Everyone loves a playful puppy, and who can resist a Black Lab? Fenton is pleased to present a new litter, limited to just 300 Puppies, all bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and ready to pounce on your heart! Fetch!The 3 1/2” tall playful Black Puppy is 4” long, handcrafted and handpainted, with

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West Virginia’s magnificent snow-capped valley inspired Robin Spindler’s “Canaan Valley” design, painstaking handpainted on Cobalt glass, punctuated with a brilliant red cardinal, the state bird. Blue and white capture the cool beauty of a winter scene that could be anywhere from Maine to Minnesota, or a fantasy getaway that exists only in your imagination. Fenton, take me away!To see more of the

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Mark your calendar and plan to join George Fenton for some exciting Fenton moments. Brew a pot of coffee, set your alarm clock and get ready to rise and shine with George, then take a nap and come back again for lunch!One day, two shows, what fun!Saturday, October 81:00am to 2:00am ET - Museum Showand Noon to 2:00pm ET Celebrate 100 years of Fenton Art Glass and treat yourself to that special

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Originally published in the Marietta Times, Marietta, OHOn Monday, Fenton Art Glass will welcome about two dozen visitors from England. The group of avid glass collectors — which includes author Charles Hajdamach and glassmaker Richard Golding, who operates the Okra Glass studio in Stourbridge, England — will be in the United States. for more than a week, touring glass-related sites in Pittsburgh

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The days are growing shorter; the nights cooler...autumn is here. It’s the perfect time for entertaining with family, friends and Fenton. Set a table with rich Autumn Gold selections to capture the beauty of fall forever. Use and enjoy your Fenton and start a collecting tradition destined to create family heirlooms.We used our Fenton a variety of ways:Wheatberries on Autumn Gold Fairy Light: Use

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Frank M. Fenton, historian, past president and past chairman of the board of the Fenton Art Glass Company, passed away last summer.Born in 1915, Fenton graduated from Marietta College in 1936. Along with his brother Bill, Fenton assumed leadership positions at Fenton when their father died in 1948. For almost 40 years, the organization grew from a modest business to a company known worldwide for

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The Campus Martius Museum in Marietta, Ohio, is hosting "Glass in Art and History: Commemorative and Novelty Items from the United Kingdom." This exhibit consists of more than 200 pressed glass items dating from 1837 to 1937. Many of these colorful objects commemorate events in the life of Queen Victoria, such as her marriage to Prince Albert, her Golden Jubilee (1887), and her Diamond Jubilee (

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2005 is the 100th anniversary of Fenton Art Glass - make 2005 YOUR YEAR to visit Fenton! Rated in USA Today as one of the TOP 10 tours in America, there is nothing like the Fenton Factory Tour. Watch raw materials become molten glass which is shaped by artisans in the age-old tradition. Furnaces glow; sparks fly, and from heat, noise and motion emerge works of art that captivate and delight.Free

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Amid the hustle and bustle of holiday preparation, every now and then you just want to sit a spell and enjoy a quiet moment of whispers and prayers. The spiritual side of the season is sometimes swept aside in the goal to make a list and check it twice!Experience the softer side of the holidays with beautiful Burmese Limited Edition pieces destined to become heirlooms. Burmese is made with pure

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Fenton has three exciting opportunities you won’t want to miss!1. Daylight Savings Time will soon end - Sunday, October 30th. As the days get shorter and the nights longer, what better time to snuggle up under the warm glow of a handcrafted Fenton lamp! Visit your local Fenton dealer today to pick up the Fall Lamp Special brochure filled with special values and exciting new lamps.2. Glass

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Fall 2005By SUSAN ELLIOT Collector Editions Magazine"We need a Fenton Anonymous"For one Midwest family, collecting Fenton Art Glass began with simple family outings to flea markets and occasional holiday gifts. Now, the collection inspired by Steve Duncan's mother has grown into a consuming passion that takes him, his wife Connie and their 20-year-old son Nick on a daily quest for rare and

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Fall 2005Collector Editions MagazineYou might say that RC Gifts, Spooner, Wis., celebrates Fenton every day. As a Showcase Dealer, approx. Nine hundred Fenton pieces are displayed and when the Fenton catalogs come out, customers are invited to come in and write their name by the pieces they want."Recently, we celebrated Fenton's 100th Anniversary by inviting customers to enjoy refreshments and

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Sharing good times with family and friends is especially meaningful and setting a beautiful table is one way to show you care. Decorating and entertaining with collectibles lets you enjoy and celebrate your collection and highlight favorite pieces in a special way.1. The Marigold Square Vaseholds a bottle of wine or sparkling cider with style.2. Two-Way Drapery Votives can serve as small sherbets

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BY ROBERT ANDERSONDaily Review Atlas, Monmouth, IllinoisThe public is invited to a Fenton Glass Art Signing Event from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, in Aledo, Illinois.Mike Fenton, purchasing manager and safety director of Fenton Art Glass, and grandson of the founder, will be present to meet with collectors of Fenton's fine, handmade glassware, and answer any questions about the product and the

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Fenton Vase with Mini Mango Calla Lilies by JulieEXCLUSIVE! "One look at the sleek curved lines and striking iridescent finish of this handmade glassware and you can see why a Fenton is considered more than just a vase, it's art," says floral expert Julie McCann Mulligan. To highlight the beauty of this collectible, Julie pairs it with an elegant hand-tied bouquet of 10 fresh mini calla lilies in

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Don’t miss out on this very special opportunity to own an absolutely unique piece created by master glass craftsman Angelo Rossi exclusively for Fenton Art Glass.The auction begins at noon Eastern Time on Thursday, September 15, 2005. To learn more, click here.This one-of-a-kind Vase began with elegant crystal and simple Milk Glass, which in the hands of Angelo Rossi becomes a canvas for a

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By BRETT DUNLAP Parkersburg News, Parkersburg, WVPARKERSBURG - Attractions around the Mid-Ohio Valley are going to be featured in the newest edition of the Rand McNally Road Atlas. Rand McNally has selected the Greater Parkersburg Area as one of five featured "Best of the Road" driving tours for its newest atlas, which will be released in the next week or so, said Kari Thompson, communication

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Make a statement with a Fenton hat! You shop and lunch in your fabulous red hats...you wear big hats in church on Sunday...and glorious sun hats shelter you from the sun. The fashion trend continues with Fenton holiday hats. The designing women of Fenton show their style with two new issues – Kim Barley’s Emerald Green “Holly” Hat and Stacy Williams’ Ruby “Poinsettia” Hat will start a

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Marietta College Alumni UpdateFrank M. Fenton, Marietta College graduate with the Class of 1936 and longtime College Trustee, died August 9. For nearly four decades, Frank along with his brother, Bill, headed Fenton Art Glass in Williamstown, WV. The organization grew from a modest business to a company known worldwide.Fenton held the position of president from 1948 to 1978. It was under his

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It’s almost time for tricks or treats, so be careful when you open the door...Who knows what fair or frightful fate awaits! The Halloween magic continues with sparkly decorations, Swarovski crystals, glitter and handpainted details embellishing Fenton Halloween favorites.Enjoy Fenton at Halloween and year round – it’s the second most celebrated holiday after Christmas! To see more detail on the

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(Williamstown, WV). Fenton Art Glass and Sculptor Suzi Whitaker welcome our second century with an all-new line of inventive works. Suzi has created a new collectible, the whimsical Elephant "Memory Box," perfect for storing life's precious memories and small treasures. For Spring 2006, Suzi has expanded the Memory Box menagerie to include two new critters, a Standing Bunny Box and the Cat

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Cranberry glass, an American tradition. To understand the artistry of Cranberry glass, a Fenton signature color, one must begin at the beginning, and learn your Cranberry A, B, C’s! (A)ll Cranberry pieces contain pure gold.(B)askets in Cranberry take up to 25 glassworkers to produce.(C)ranberry pieces are all mouthblown, not pressed. (D)ecorated Cranberry pieces, such as “Ivory Roses”, pass

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Learn about Williamstown, WV and its colorful past in Fruitful Valley, Revisited: A Chronicle of Williamstown, West Virginia. This 200 page, hardback volume (with dust jacket) was published in 2003 and was a project near and dear to the heart of Frank M. Fenton. James Measell (Fenton’s associate historian) and Frank helped prepare the book, which is filled with vintage photos and stories.

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Vibrant Heart Perfume in Turquoise is available for "Buy it Now"Two hearts beat as one in the eBay Exclusive Heart Perfume in Turquoise!Escape in a sea of hearts and flowers - vivid Turquoise glass is handcrafted to form a voluptuous heart Perfume bottle completed with a heart-shaped stopper. Each bottle bears a Stacy Williams design of lush floral blooms and hearts, carefully handpainted,

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Lenox creates gifts that celebrate life, and has commissioned the Fenton Art Glass Company to create exclusive items for its customers, in addition to offering fine pieces from our regular line.Holiday gift giving occasions are coming up; it’s the perfect time to make your list and check it twice! Celebrate with Lenox and Fenton...To see all of the Fenton pieces available from Lenox, click here.

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by Antiques and the Arts OnlineWILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - Frank M. Fenton, the longtime president of Fenton Art Glass and son of its founder, died August 9. He was 89. Fenton, the fifth child and first son of Frank L. Fenton, was born December 1 1915. He attended grade school in Williamstown, but crossed over the Ohio River to Marietta, Ohio, to attend high school. He entered Marietta College in

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Creamy Chocolate glass – it’s good enough to eat! Rich Chocolate glass ranges in color from a deep mocha to a milky cocoa, and folks want it any way they can get it. Dating back to 1907 at Fenton, Chocolate glass has been specially reissued to celebrate our 100th anniversary; response has been so great that even more pieces are in the making.Much like homemade cookies, no two pieces of Chocolate

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by AMBER DAVISONWTAP News, Parkersburg, WVA community says goodbye to a well-known businessman and philanthropist.Belinda Fetty's father worked at Fenton Art Glass for 40 years. During that time, her family grew very close to the former president of the company:, Frank Fenton. Mr. Fenton passed away Tuesday afternoon. He was 89 years old. "He was a very generous man, very loving man, a man of his

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Two hearts beat as one in the eBay Exclusive Heart Perfume in Turquoise!Vivid Turquoise glass is handcrafted to form a voluptuous heart Perfume bottle completed with a heart-shaped stopper. Each Perfume bears a Stacy Williams design of lush floral blooms and hearts, carefully handpainted and signed with pride by the artist who completes it. Perfect as an accent on your dressing table or vanity,

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EditorialParkersburg News, Parkersburg, WVA time of joy and celebration for the Fenton family has turned into sadness with the death Tuesday of family patriarch Frank M. Fenton. Fenton, 89, had been in ill health recently, but his death coming as it did in the midst of Fenton Art Glass' 100th anniversary celebration, was a sad event for the family and the community. However, we hope everyone

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The Marietta Times obituary noticePublished Thursday, August 11, 2005WILLIAMSTOWN — Frank M Fenton, 89, of 310 West Fourth St., Williamstown, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 9, 2005) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.He was born Dec. 1, 1915, in Marietta, to Frank L. and Lillian Muhleman Fenton. He graduated from Marietta High School in 1932 and graduated from Marietta College in 1936 with a bachelor

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by KATIE SABATINOWTAP News, Parkersburg, WVFenton Art Glass was a flurry of activity Wednesday as shoppers tried their best to buy that perfect piece, but underneath the surface is a feeling of loss and sadness as the company workers remember the life of Frank Fenton, who passed away Tuesday afternoon."First and most of all he was a great friend," says Anna Stull, a Fenton employee for 27

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(Williamstown, WV) Frank M. Fenton, Historian, past President and past Chairman of the Board of the Fenton Art Glass Company, passed away on August 9, 2005, following a series of lingering health issues. Frank, the fifth of eight children born to Lillian and Frank L. Fenton, was born December 1, 1915, and was a lifelong resident of Williamstown, West Virginia.Frank Fenton graduated from Marietta

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From local reportsThe Marietta Times, Marietta, OHFenton, 89, died Tuesday afternoon leaving an impressive legacy to the Fenton family, the Fenton Art Glass Co., the Fenton Museum and the glass collectors around the world.“He was a great leader and certainly provided a lot of support and advice,” said his son George Fenton, CEO and current president of Fenton Art Glass. “He was personally very

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Story by The Associated PressThe longtime company president and son of its founder died Tuesday at age 89. Frank M. Fenton, the longtime president of Fenton Art Glass in Williamstown and son of its founder, has died at the age of 89. Fenton died Tuesday afternoon. The fifth child and first son of Frank L. Fenton was born Dec. 1, 1915. He attended grade school in Williamstown, but crossed over the

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AP via Yahoo! NewsWILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. (AP) Frank M. Fenton, longtime president of Fenton Art Glass and son of its founder, died Tuesday, according to the company's Web site. He was 89.Fenton headed the art glass company for nearly four decades with his brother Bill. The company, the largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in the United States, was founded in 1905 by Frank L. Fenton and his

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By The Associated PressCharleston Daily Mail, Charleston, WVWILLIAMSTOWN -- Frank M. Fenton, the longtime president of Fenton Art Glass and son of its founder, has died. He was 89.Fenton died Tuesday afternoon.Fenton, the fifth child and first son of Frank L. Fenton, was born Dec. 1 1915. He attended grade school in Williamstown, but crossed over the Ohio River to Marietta, Ohio, to attend high

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By CONNIE DALE and ROGER ADKINS Parkersburg News, Parkersburg, WVWILLIAMSTOWN - Amid a time of celebration at Fenton Art Glass came a great loss Tuesday. Frank M. Fenton, 89, died Tuesday afternoon leaving a wonderful legacy to the Fenton family, the Fenton Art Glass Co., the Fenton Museum and the glass collectors around the world."He was a great leader and certainly provided a lot of support and

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By CALLIE LYONS WMOA News, Marietta, OHThis morning, the Williamstown community and the Fenton family are mourning the loss of Frank M. Fenton, who passed away Tuesday afternoon. The son of Fenton Art Glass founder, Frank L. Fenton, he was born December 1, 1915 in Williamstown. He graduated from Marietta College in 1936. Along with his brother, Bill, Frank Fenton led the family business for

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By DENISE ALEXWTAP News, Parkersburg, WVJust days after Fenton Art Glass celebrated its 100th anniversary, Tuesday night the company is mourning the loss of one of its own.Frank Fenton passed away this afternoon at the age of 89.Fenton was a pioneer for the famed art glass company. He was a historian, past president and past chairman of the board for the Williamstown company.Williamstown Mayor

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The year 2005 and the Centennial Collection conclude with two special selections from third generation members Nancy and George Fenton. Each piece is numbered, bears the Centennial Collection logo, family member's signature, and is limited to sales through 11/15/05.Celebrate with Nancy Fenton's "Manuscript Floral" Favrene Amphora, a spectacular Vase resting in an elegant brass stand. Favrene

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For all of you who joined us at Fenton in Williamstown, WV for our five day celebration, thanks so very much. We couldn’t have done it without you! From the personalized Fenton family tours of the factory to the incredible live QVC broadcast, the edge of your seat moments at the dramatic Fenton auction to the magical moments spent decorating ornaments and just swapping experiences with family and

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By JOLENE CRAIG Parkersburg NewsParkersburg, WVWILLIAMSTOWN - The Fenton Centennial Celebration began its final day with a QVC live broadcast from the factory Tuesday. "This QVC broadcast brings the centennial celebration in to 100 million homes and is a perfect end to the festivities," said Scott Fenton, Fenton Art Glass national sales manager.The five-day celebration began July 29 with a

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by KATIE SABATINOWTAP News, Parkersburg, WV The cameras rolled at 10 a.m. on the dot. Williamstown was live to the nation and it was a show many Fenton collectors won't forget."I'm a Fenton collector and a QVC addict!" says Julia McCormic from Alabama.And she's not the only one. More than 500 people packed the small tent to catch a glimpse of the action. Fenton officials say it was the perfect

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MILLVILLE, NJ – Fenton Art Glass of Williamstown, WV, is celebrating 100 years as America’s premiere producer of fine handcrafted, colored glass. The Museum of American Glass at Wheaton Village will celebrate this milestone event with a special exhibition, “The Best of Fenton: 100th Anniversary Exhibit,” August 6 through November 13.The exhibition features over 80 pieces of Fenton Art Glass from

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By DAVID PAYNE Sr.Parkersburg NewsParkersburg, WVWILLIAMSTOWN - People from virtually every corner of the country and across the world gathered in Williamstown Sunday to help Fenton Art Glass mark a century of red-blooded, American-made glass. The Fenton parking lot had as many vehicles with out-of-state plates as ones from West Virginia and Ohio. People drove from Nebraska, Arkansas, Nevada,

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By ANDREW REXWMOA News, Marietta, OHFenton Art Glass is celebrating 100 years of creating handcrafted, hand-painted art glass during a five-day centennial celebration that continues through tomorrow. While Fenton Art Glass did not move into West Virginia until 1907, the family considers May Fifth, 1905, the day of its inception. That's when Frank and John Fenton deposited nearly $285 into a

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By KATIE SABATINOWTAP News, Parkersburg, WVGoing once, going twice, sold... Fenton art glass was flying off the tables Sunday at the 100 year birthday auction on the Marietta College Campus."We've had a great turnout with over 500 people behind me," says Fenton Historian Jim Measell.And with the large group, came some stiff competition for the rare pieces...Some of which date back to 1907."There

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By LAUREN SMITH Parkersburg NewsParkersburg, WVWILLIAMSTOWN - It's a story of poverty and fortune, hard work and struggle. The Fenton family of Fenton Art Glass truly exemplifies the American dream. One hundred years ago, in 1905, Frank Leslie Fenton and his brother John combined their meager funds, a little over $200, to rent space in the Haskins Glass Company in Martins Ferry, Ohio, where they

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By WAYNE TOWNERParkersburg NewsParkersburg, WVWILLIAMSTOWN - The license plates of the parked cars tell the story: New York, New Jersey, Washington, Texas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arkansas, Illinois, Virginia, Indiana, Maryland, Kentucky, Nebraska, Tennessee and others.As Fenton Art Glass Co. celebrates 100 years of fine glass-making, the company has truly touched people from coast to

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by Abby HamWTAP NewsParkersburg, WVBusinesses are lucky to survive ten years, but Fenton is turning 100-years-old and the festivities started Friday.The art glass maker is still a family-owned business, but now it's managed by fourth generation Fentons. A historical fact for a historical business and the Williamstown company celebrated just that today. Attendants were able to play bingo,

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By Kevin PiersonThe Marietta TimesMarietta, OHThe thought of finding that one elusive piece of Fenton glassware or prized antique to complete a collection drew more than 600 people down to the Washington County Fairgrounds for the 23rd annual Antique Flea Market and Glass Show.The show, which is sponsored by the Marietta Civitan Club, drew vendors from as far away as Wisconsin and Florida and

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By JOLENE CRAIG Parkersburg NewsParkersburg, WVWILLIAMSTOWN - The five-day Fenton Centennial Celebration kicks off today with a tree planting ceremony. "There are a lot of different things planned for everyone to do during the celebration," said Jim Measell, associate historian at Fenton Art Glass.While Fenton Art Glass did not move into West Virginia until 1907, the family considers May 5, 1905,

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By KEVIN PIERSONThe Marietta Times, Marietta, OHFenton glass products are some of the most popular items with collectors of antique glass because of the individuality of each piece and the stability of the Fenton company ,said John Walk, of Mulberry Grove, Ill., author of nine books on Fenton glassware.Walk says that Fenton has become so popular with glassware collectors across the country

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Destined to be a ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME experience, QVC will broadcast LIVE from the grounds of the Fenton Art Glass Company as part of our 100th anniversary celebration!You won’t want to miss this memorable event, sure to be filled with exciting moments and magnificent glass.Mark your calendar, and plan to join George Fenton and David Venable LIVE from Fenton and enjoy three hours of magical Fenton

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by Dr. James S. MeasellAntiques and Collecting Magazine"Every long journey," it has been said, "begins with a single step." At 17, Frank Leslie Fenton took the first steps toward what would become a century-long journey for the Fenton Art Glass Company. Upon graduation as valedictorian of his high school class in 1897, he pondered his future prospects.Something drew him to the Northwood glass

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Each Fenton basket bears an individual "handler's mark" stamped into the base of the handle. Thus each basket is personally marked by the craftsman who made it in yet another way to identify handcrafted American-made Fenton glass. Put all your eggs in one basket - when it's a Fenton basket, you're building a nest egg! Celebrate collecting and start an heirloom decorating tradition with a Fenton

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