FENTON FLYER FOTOS ~ January - February 2010 This page is designed to complement The Fenton Flyer.  The Fenton Flyer is printed in black and white, with color highlights on several pages, but without full color photos.  We hope the members of the NFGS enjoy viewing the photos in color, and the visitors to the NFGS website enjoy them and are curious to learn more about the articles they represent.  To learn more about the NFGS or to join, please visit the Membership page by clicking on the title in the panel on the left or on the bottom of this page.

NFGS donates to museum NFGS office secretary Suzy Goodacre and Treasurer Susan Davison sign a check that the NFGS is donating to the Museum of American Glass to help pay off its mortgage.  The NFGS is issuing a nationwide challenge to all glass clubs to help the Museum of American Glass in W.V. raise $45,000 to retire its mortgage.  An anonymous donor promised to match all donations made by April 25.  The match is only good if the sum is enough to retire the mortgage - - - $45,000. The contact information doesn't appear in the Jan./Feb. issue of the Fenton Flyer. Custom cameo raises funds for W.Va. museum..............By Millie Coty Kelsey Murphy and Robert Bomkamp have once again stepped forward in support of the Museum of American Glass.  This time the effort is channeled toward retiring the Museum mortgage.  Kelsey has proposed a ‘Custom Cameo Project’ where she will work directly with YOU to create your very own Cameo original.  This is one of those ‘what I always wanted to see in Cameo, but was afraid to ask for’ projects.  How about your pet, your house, your garden, or another special fantasy with just YOU using your imagination?  This is an adventure for YOU to pursue with Kelsey and Bob.     The Fenton Art Glass Company has also stepped forward with a donation of a variety of Fenton vases to assist in their efforts.  There are also blanks available from Blenko, Pilgrim, Ron Hinkle, cup cased pieces from Europe, and etc., from which to choose.  Some of these blanks are historically significant pieces of glass, many of them with up to eight colors.  Vases of all sizes and shapes, paperweights, bells, ornaments, fairy lights, bowls, lamps, and much more are waiting for YOU to create your very own Cameo keepsake. This could be an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with Kelsey and Bob in the creation of an original art piece designed by YOU. There is a broad range of prices beginning at $125 for an ornament up to as much as $30,000 for an intricately detailed piece.  Each blank has a price attached.  YOU as the designer/buyer will place ½ down.  When the custom piece is completed, it will be shipped to the Museum.  The Museum will collect the balance and make arrangements for pick-up or shipment.  All pieces will be photographed and later used for an ad that will appear after the April 25, 2010 project deadline.     Kelsey has a sketch form available to you on which you can begin to design your ideas.  Please contact Kelsey and Bob at studiosofheaven@aol.com or call 304-849-4320.  The cut-off date for your design and order is February 15, so begin working today! Please note:  You will read elsewhere in The Fenton Flyer about the $1 for $1 matching gift offer from an anonymous donor towards the Museum building mortgage payoff.  With the initiation of Kelsey and Bob’s Cameo Building Fundraiser project, YOU too can become a tax-deductible donor.

Museum launches fund drive to pay off mortgage ..........By Millie Coty   Executive Director Dean Six   Museum board members announce the $45,000 goal Kelsey Murphy and Robert Bomkamp will make custom pieces just for you ........By Millie Coty Left:  Kelsey with examples of her talents.   Below:  Blanks available are from Fenton, Blenko, Pilgrim, Ron Hinkle, and Europe to choose from for your special custom piece.  Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to work with Kelsey Murphy and Robert Bomkamp in the creation of an original art piece designed by YOU.

NFGS Dues are due To celebrate the 20th year of the founding of the NFGS we present our Premium membership mice.  First is "Posie" mouse, and to the right is "Balloon" mouse.  Posie is limited to one per household.  Both are Burmese even though the  photography doesn't reflect that.  To insure getting your mouse of choice, please send in your 2010 dues.

Prices fetched at Fenton auction reflect poor economy By A. Fenton Fann Right:  "Cheerleaders Chris Benson and Howard Seufer kept things lively at Fenton's VIP Night. Below left:  Top money-maker Karnak Red Hanging Vine vase, circa 1925-26 brought $1,800.  Below center:  Bidding reached $500 for this Burmese/Black cat on the font. Below right:  Robert Barber "Bittersweet"  sample from 1976 sold for $950.          Keeping Your Eyes Open.............by John Walk   Above:  Ad for Glass Collector's Digest Above:  Dugan's Christmas comport for GCD      Above:  1985 - Fenton's Winter line    Above:  1997 or 1998 Misty Blue Satin angel   Frank Would Have Loved This................... By Thomas K. Smith      Pictured here is a great find that was displayed at the 2009 convention.  It's a New World Rib Optic Wine Bottle from the 1950's in French Opalescent.  It is usually seen in Cranberry but rare in Lime and even more rare in Topaz and Blue Opalescent.  Only a few are known.  Was it a sample?  Are there more out there?  Does anyone have a wine? C   Want to know the "rest of the story"?  Join the NFGS and you will receive The Fenton Flyer  six times a year.

Collectors Corner............By Teresa Bonner The Candalino's glass collection is layered with Kelsey Murphy pieces. Right:  Stunning deep purple vase is one of many Kelsey Murphy pieces that draws its design from the world of fantasy.  In this piece it features a dragon.               Far right:  The Ruby/White vase has a fairy theme.  Below left:  Cats, along with carved pieces by Kelsey Murphy and Robert Bomkamp, are a passion of the Candalino's.         Bottom right:  Display table at the 2009 convention featured sand-carved Kelsey Murphy pieces, bridesmaids dolls and a special paperweight.     Facebook helping to spread the word about the NFGS and Fenton glass...............  By Jay Kabinoff Find instructions on how to join the NFGS group on Facebook.  If you aren't a Facebook member, it is free and easy to set up an account.  Join today to meet new friends, connect with old friends and become a member of the NFGS group page.

eBay Finds, off eBay Finds............by Ckris Cord      eBay Finds       Top left:  1963 Flame Crest candlesticks Right top:  Colonial Blue whimsey Thumbprint heart relish Right bottom:  1953 #1604 Lime Green Opalescent New World creamer with label Left:  18" Plum Opalescent swung vase with handle          off eBay Finds...... Right: Mystery color 3"+ Hobnail vase, looks like pale Colonial Amber Far right:  Colonial Green Hobnail 7" Basket with Milk Glass handle Below left:  Pekin Blue Opaque Vanity Set Below center:  Dusty Rose Trinket Box Sample Below right:  Ruby Overlay #1523 Candleholders