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Sunday, October 23, 2011

Fenton Art Glas 3Pc. Fairy Light in Burmese and Topaz Glass

This beautiful 3 pc. Fairy Light is handcrafted in Topaz with a Burmese base and crystal ring. A must have piece for any Topaz glass collection. The glossy Burmese base shades to a lovely pink blush when reheated during production. The pinks of the Burmese glass are a great compliment of the pink hues on the fairy light top. Each hand painted Fairy Light is signed by the talented Fenton artist who completed it. You can see large photos by clicking here or visiting our website.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Fenton Art Glass Burmese Vase - Memorial Tribute to Frank Fenton

The spectacular Nautilus Vase in Burmese glass is our memorial tribute to Frank M. Fenton. His enthusiasm for art glass fueled chemist Charlie Goe's re-creation of the historic Burmese color, and his vision led us to purchase this original Cambridge mould in the mid-1980s from Imperial Glass. Frank also enjoyed seashell decorative motifs, and Stacy Williams has re-interpreted a motif created two decades ago when Frank encouraged Dianna Barbour to design a seashell theme on Burmese glass. To get more information on this stunning vase, click here or visit our website.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Fenton Hand Painted Favrene Glass Temple Jar & Covered Box

As with many handmade glasses, Fenton's Favrene is not a recent invention. The challenges involved in creating Favrene glass limits the production numbers... adding to the rarity and collectibility of this very special glass. The Favrene batch contains Cobalt and precious metals, such as silver. This batch must be worked under exacting conditions of both heat and oxygen to coax out the silvery color. Once the base color is established, the piece is then sprayed with stannous chloride to create the nuances of color on the glass. Variations of iridescence ranging from gold to silver to blue result from this spray. Another trip to the flame creates the permanent satin finish, and our talented craftsmen use their reheating skills in this process. We love the two new pieces in Fenton's Favrene glass, this Covered Box and matching Temple Jar have just arrived. You can get more information by clicking here or by visiting our website.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Fenton Hand Painted Carnival Glass Ruffled Shade Lamp

When Fenton resumed production of their iridescent glass in 1970, they decided to call it "Carnival glass'' and have done so ever since. The secret of Fenton Carnival glass is the special spray of metallic salts on the glass while it is very hot. We never cease to marvel at the rainbow of colors and the interesting hues. This 17'' Carnival Glass Ruffled Shade Lamp features a lovely floral design. Each Fenton lamp is mouth blown by a skilled craftsman in the 100-year old Fenton factory. Decorated shades are handpainted by talented Fenton artists who proudly sign each completed piece. You can see larger photos by clicking here or visiting our website.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Fenton Art Glass Renaissance Glory Nativity Set

The time to start decorating for the holidays is just around the corner. Fenton Glass offers ton of great pieces to make your holiday displays special. One of our favorites is the 13 pieces Renaissance Glory Nativity set. 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. This nativity is a First Edition Set which is numbered and limited to 1000 Matched Numbered Sets. You can see larger photos by clicking here or visiting our website.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Fenton Remembrance & Hope Cameo Vase in Rosalene

We are pleased to present "Remembrance & Hope."  The cameo carvers at Fenton produce spectacular art, and this vase in cameo carved Rosalene is no exception.  Inspired by a loving aunt's battle with cancer, Cathryn designed and created this beautiful vase in her honor.  As symbols of life, the flowers combine perfectly with the famous Susan G. Komen pink ribbon, a symbol of hope. $25 of each vase purchased will go to the Susan G' Komen for the Cure. To see larger photos, you can click here or visiting our website.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Fenton Art Glass for Halloween - Several Items Still in Stock

This year the Fenton Art Glass items for Halloween have been super popular! With the limited production of the Grinner the Ghost Figurine in Orange Slice, it has become one of the more difficult pieces for collectors to find. We'll we've sold at of Grinner The Ghost, we still have a few of the hand painted Halloween figurines offered by Fenton Glass in stock. One of our favorites is the Chester the Alley Cat. The use of black glass for this figurine makes him a perfect Halloween black cat. Always in Black glass and new this year are Bandit the Dragon and a marigold spray Owl. One of the most expressive figurines is the Tango the curious cat in Orange Slice glass. He's face has a great look of surprise. You can check which items are still in stock by clicking here or by visiting our website.