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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.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Fenton Whispering Woods On French Opalescent Satin Songbird

American glassmakers transformed European stained glass used in cathedrals into the translucent milky glass we now refer to as opalescent during the Art Nouveau period. John LaFarge and Louis Comfort Tiffany were two American artists who first experimented with opalescent effects, driven by their desire to use glass in creating beautiful visual scenes in art without painting. French Opalescent glass with a silky smooth satin finish is the perfect canvas for an enchanting winter motif designed by Stacy Williams. Each handpainted bird figurine is signed by the artist who completed it. You can purchase this Fenton Art Glass bird figurine by visiting our website www.BerryPatchGifts.com or by clicking here.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Fenton Carnival Glass Curious Cat Figurine

Carnival Glass has always been more of the more popular glasses among collectors. This is due in part becuase a special spray of metallic salts creates various effects on different base glass colors. Skilled craftsmen at the Fenton Art Glass company have slipped back in time to revive a signature iridescent treatment. In this curious cat figurine, the artist at Fenton Glass have added hand painted blossoms to the sides and back of the cat figurine. We have a few still available and they can be purchased by visiting our website www.BerryPatchGifts.com or by clicking here.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Fenton Glass Penguin nature look of Yellow Eyed or Hoiho Penguin

One of the most popular Fenton Collectibles this year is the Fenton Black Glass Penguin figurine. The hand painting represents the Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) or Hoiho is a penguin native to New Zealand. The yellow-eyed penguin is one of the most endangered of all penguin species. These birds are slate grey with a white breast. As their common name suggests they have yellow eyes, accentuated by the yellow band that runs from the eyes around the back of the head. You can purchase this hand painted Fenton Glass figurine by visiting our website www.BerryPatchGifts.com or by clicking here.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter inspires Fenton Glass Cameo Mr. McGregor Garden Vase

One of the most popular cameo glass artist is Emile Galle. He first introduced his French cameo glass technique at the Paris International Exhibition in 1889. Fenton Art Glass is quickly developing a name for itself as a contemporary maker of cameo glass. Over the past few years, designers Kelsey Murphy and Robert Bomkanp have been designing for the company. One example of the stunning cameo glass works they have created is the Fenton Glass Mr. McGregor Garden cameo vase in Chocolate glass. The carving process removes layers of glass to create a scene inspired by Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. The stunning detail in the garden scene encircles the entire vase. Due to the complex nature of cameo glass making, Fenton Art Glass has chosen to offer this vase in a limited edition of only 350 pieces. You can see larger photos and purchase this stunning vase by visiting our website www.BerryPatchGifts.com or by clicking here.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Fenton Fire In The Sky Cameo Vase in Ruby Glass and Black Glass

One of the most popular cameo glass artist is Emile Galle. He first introduced his French cameo glass technique at the Paris International Exhibition in 1889. Fenton Art Glass is quickly developing a name for itself as a contemporary maker of cameo glass. Over the past few years, designers Kelsey Murphy and Robert Bomkanp have been designing for the company. One example of the stunning cameo glass works they have created is the Fenton Glass Fire In The Sky cameo vase in Ruby glass with Black Glass and colored frit. The carving process removes layers of glass to create a scene that features a highly detailed design of a fire-breathing dragon and castle. Due to the complex nature of cameo glass making, Fenton Art Glass has chosen to offer this vase in a limited edition of only 95 pieces. You can see larger photos and purchase this stunning vase by visiting our website www.BerryPatchGifts.com or by clicking here.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Fenton Glass Carved Cameo Vase Climbing in Aubergine Glass cased with Milk Glass

One of the most popular cameo glass artist is Emile Galle. He first introduced his French cameo glass technique at the Paris International Exhibition in 1889. Fenton Art Glass is quickly developing a name for itself as a contemporary maker of cameo glass. Over the past few years, designers Kelsey Murphy and Robert Bomkanp have been designing for the company. One example of the stunning cameo glass works they have created is the Fenton Glass Climbing cameo vase in Aubergine glass cased in Milk Glass. The carving process removes layers of Milk Glass to create lush floral design of flowers climbing towards the sun that encircles the entire vase. Due to the complex nature of cameo glass making, Fenton Art Glass has chosen to offer this vase in a limited edition of only 75 pieces. You can see larger photos and purchase this stunning vase by visiting our website www.BerryPatchGifts.com or by clicking here.