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Still available:
The NFGS Thirtieth Anniversary Convention is cancelled, but just as in years past we are introducing our 2020 Souvenir, designed and hand-painted by Frances Burton. You may order additional Happiness Birds beginning June 23, while supplies last on a first come/first serve basis, for $85.00.
 
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Second in a series of 'Birds of Prey' is the Peregrine Falcon created by Michelle Kibbe. The Peregrine Falcon is available for $119.00 and no longer limited to one per member. This bird has sold out, and orders are being accepted.
 
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The iceberg is available for $99.00, while supplies last. This iceberg is scheduled to ship shortly.
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Sage Mist Mouse - Patches #8 - is available for for $60.00, while supplies last.
 
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Virual Convention Glass Sales - Part II
By Sharon Fenner
First is our Lotus Mist Sylized Cat with a beautiful 'Roses' design by former Fenton Gift Shop Artist Frances Burton. Limited to only 19 available, this is the final quantity of Lotus Mist cats. Lotus Mist was a glass formula created at the Fenton Art Glass Company and first offered in 2000.
This pretty kitty is limited to one per Primary Member / household, for $90.00.
Orders will be accepted beginning July 7, 2020 on a first come / first served basis.
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Next is our Eggplant Carnival NFGS mouse taking precautions by wearing her PPE to protect you from the Covid-19 virus. She was designed and hand-painted by former Gift Shop Artist Susan Bryan. Complete with the 'virus' in her ear, cheery floral mask and blue gloves, sadly this is a very timely design, that is similar to our 2020 No-Convention pin.
Limited to 25, one per Primary Member / household, for $75.00.
Orders will be accepted beginning July 7, 2020 on a first come / first served basis.
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As he has for many years, Ken Stohler has had a pin created, this one significant to the times in which we are living. This pin features the NFGS mouse wearing PPE, with Covid-19, 2020 on it's chest. Susan Bryan designed and hand-painted the mouse photographed for the pin. This mouse was the inspiration for the Eggplant Carnival mouse shown above.
There are no quantity limits. The pin is available to all members for $8, shipping included.
The pins were ordered the end of May and we hope to have them in the office by July 7, when we begin accepteing orders.
Stay Safe - Stay Well!
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The 2020 No-Convention Glass Raffle
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Please fill out the raffle form and mail it to the NFGS office, to be received no later than July 22, 2020.
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A Tribute to Arna Simpson
By Millie Coty
Arna Simpson passed away May 2, 2020 Fred Simpson passed away Mar. 5, 2004
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NFGS 2020 Annual Convention
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Grandma's Glass
By Barbara Nunes
The author writes about Milk Glass including Fenton Art Glass Milk Glass.
Below is a Fenton Milk Glass Open-edge Basket-weave bowl (ca. 1933).
At right is a postcard showcasing many examples of Milk Glass offered by the Fenton Art Glass Company.
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Congratulations!!!
Kaden and Stephen Embry, Rogersville, AL, united in marriage May 30, 2020. Best Wishes for a lifetime of happiness!
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Invitation from the Stretch Glass Society
"Join the "Virtual Stretch Glass Experience"
The following will allow you to participate in our "Virtual Experience". For more information see page 15 of the Fenton Flyer.
**Sunday, July 19, at 8 p.m. EDT – Intro to Zoom by Dave Shetlar
**Monday, July 20, at 8 p.m. EDT – Amber & Tangerine Stretch Glass by Dave & Renee Shetler, including Q & A and you sharing your stretch glass.
**Tuesday, July 21 at 8 p.m. EDT – Share your favorite piece of stretch glass (2 pieces per person limit).
**Wednesday, July 22, at 8 P.M. EDT – Imperial Jewels Refresher with Gary Senkar including Q & A
**Thursday, July 23, at 8 P.M. EDT 200 years of Tall Dolphin Candlesticks by Zak McCamey including Q & A
**Friday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. EDT – Burns Auction preview live via Tom Burns Facebook page
**Saturday, July 25, 9:30 a.m. EDT – Burns Auction, this will be a live internet bidding auction only at tomburnsauctions.hibid.com
Tom Burns Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/tom.burns.5205
Tom Burns Auction Service Website http://www.tomburnsauctions.com/
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2020 Board of Director Candidates
Right: Millie Coty - WV
Below left: Marsha Miller - DE
Below right: Norma Milum - OH
Bottom left: Les Rowe - OH
Bottom right: Jess Sedgwick - WI
Ballots included with the July/August Flyer.
Envelopes containing ballots must be postmarked by July 16, 2020.
YOUR
VOTE
COUNTS
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Stretch Glass Auction
S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-s Prices!
By Doug McIntosh
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Read all about the author's experience attending a 'virtual' Tom Burns Auction, and traveling to pick up their winnings!
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Just 'Cuz it Says Fenton...
By Anne Blackmore
Right: Northwood Canary Klondyke Card Receiver, made in 1897.
Below: Kosherak Brothers Import Burmese-Look Pitcher, and KB sticker.
Below right: Morgantown Baby Blue Trudy Guest Set, produced in the 1930s.
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2020 Display Table Challenge
NFGS members are encouraged to set up a 'Display Table' in their home, take photos, and send the photos and the editorial portion of the article to the Flyer Editor. This information can be found on page 2 of the Flyer.
Challenge Appreciation Gift
In appreciation for sharing your collection with the NFGS membership, you will be sent your choice of an Opal Carnival 1879H Hawk or an Opal Satin 1879H Hawk, postage paid.
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2020 Display Table Challenge!
Fenton 5156 Fish
By Ramonica Duarte
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The Milk Glass fish with Black eyes and tail was made in 1953. The 36 more colorful fish were made by Dave Fetty between the late 1990s and 2018. |
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Fish made for NFGS members
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One of the fish that has fins and a tail! The other has 'blue stripes' and blue fins and tail.
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2020 Display Table Challenge!
Fenton Roses on Burmese
By Stephen Embry
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Roses on Burmese was in the Fenton line from 1970 - 1972. They added more items in the late 80s and it became one of their best sellers in the 90s and 2000s.
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Right: Victoria Topaz Curtain Optic 9" vase with 4-rib base, applied Cobalt handles and crest, sold for $2,100.
Row 1: Rare #630 Topaz stretch glass shaving mug, sold for $1,900. The Celeste Blue mug sold for $1,600.
Row 2 left: Victoria Topaz Rib Optic 7-piece juice set sold for $2,100. The Persian Pearl #900-11" oval Dancing Ladies stretch glass bowl sold for $4,500.
Row 2 right: #1504A Ruby stretch triple Dolphin 7" cupped bopwl sold for $10,000!
Bottom left: 15-piece #220 Lemonade set in Wisteria and Cobalt with lid, coasters and wheel-cut flowers, sold for $3,000.
Bottom right: Wisteria Stretch pen holder or toothpick with straight up sides (only example known) sold for $2,500.
We would love to hear of any news you have about new finds of old Fenton so we can share it with the NFGS membership. Please contact us at oakwoodfarm1@yahoo.com with the subject heading of "Fenton Classics" |
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Evolution of the Happiness Bird
By Ellen Stohler
In 1951 The Fenton Art Glass Company purchased the Happiness Bird mould from Paden City. This mould became the 5197 mould. This mould is now owned by the NFGS and is the Club emblem.
Right: Older Happiness Birds
Below left: Chocolate Roses on Custard for the Hershey Company, made in 1979.
Below right: Sage Mist Happiness Bird made for NFGS Special Glass in 1991.
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Fenton eBay Sales May 2020-- a Mixed Bag
By Doug McIntosh
Right: 27-inch Aqua Opalescent Regal Iris GWTW lamp; Best Offer Accepted; $703.33
Below left: Topaz Opalescent Hobnail #389 covered cookie jar; sold for $999.99
Below right: Pair of Flame Mandarin Red #549 8-inch candlesticks; Best Offer Accepted; $949.00; Flame was done in 1922-24
Bottom left: 24-inch Honeysuckle Opalescent Coin Dot lamp; Buy-It-Now sale $775.00; made in the 1948-49 time period
Bottom right: 9-inch Mosaic fan vase with a dark Blue from 1920; Best-Offer-Accepted sale; $1750.00
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2020 NFGS Convention
CANCELLED
Fenton - Fellowship - Fun
Exclusive Glass * Seminars * Auctions Banquet * Bingo * Glass Displays Consignment Auction * Dinner Cruise
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Stretch Glass Society
Virtual Convention
July 20 - 23, 2020
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