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Monday, January 31, 2011

Fenton Hand Painted Persimmon Glass Oval Panel Vase

Included in the 2010 Connoisseur Collection, this beautiful Oval Panel Vase is handcrafted in Persimmon, one of Fentons newer colors. Produced with a mould that originated at the Consolidated Glass Co. of Coraopolis, Pa., in the 1920s, this Persimmon vase has a Milk Glass interior and a layer of orange colored glass on the exterior. Skilled gatherers and glassblowers work together to be sure that the molten glass is properly prepared before blowing it to its final shape in this unusually contoured mould.

The design on this vase is a stylized floral by Michelle Kibbe. It provides a vivid contrast to the glass. Each handpainted vase is signed by the talented Fenton artist who completed it. This vase is limited to 250 pieces.

The Connoisseur Collection showcases the best of the best from the glass artisans at Fenton Art Glass. They introduced this numbered and limited edition collection as "a very special offering for those who love glass and desire the unique." To see larger photo and to purchase, click here.