FENTON FLYER FOTOS May - June 2023
This page is designed to complement The Fenton Flyer.  We hope the members of the NFGS like viewing the photos, 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.
Membership Mice for 2023 By Sharon Fenner  Our 2023 Membership mice are Mosser made in Georgia Blue. We are offering them in glossy and hand-painted. The Glossy version is available for $30. The embellished version, designed and hand-painted by Trudy Mendenhall can be yours for $69. They are available to members current in their 2023 dues.  zzzzzzz zzzzzzz We're All A-Buzz! Our Annual Convention Souvenir By Sharon Fenner 'Buzzy the Bee' is available at one per Premium Member / household, on a first come - first serve basis, for $99.00. You may order when you register, or use your Registration Form to order if you are unable to attend the Convention. She may be picked up or will be shipped after the Convention. For 2023 the Dandelion NFGS mouse was chosen as our souvenir item. It was pressed at the Mosser Glass Company, in their seldom offered Dandelion color. Susan Bryan created and hand-painted our souvenir in a cute-as-can-bee Bumble Bee motif. From the daisy on top of her head, to her wings, and down to her black shoes she is sure to stand out in your collection.    UPDATE!!! NFGS Members - the Convention souvenir is pictured on page 1 of the May/June Fenton Flyer. The mouse shown has a glossy/shiny finish. Unfortunately, when the mice were fired they 'bloomed' and the repair for that is to satinize the item. Glossy or satin, they are 'cute as can bee'! The mouse pictured here is the satinized treatment.  All the information in the Fenton Flyer is correct except the mice will have the satin finish.  To learn more about glass 'blooming' please join us at the Designer's seminar on July 31 - the last day of the NFGS Convention.  zzzzzzz zzzzzzz Convention Registration Raffle Exclusives for 2023 By Sharon Fenner Each year the NFGS offers a 3-piece raffle to all the members. Tickets are $4 each or 3 for $10. Members may purchase as many as they wish and divide them as desired. Our first item is a Fenton-pressed OOAK satin Milk Glass Happiness Bird with a Halloween theme created and hand-painted by Trudy Mendenhall. Next is a NFGS, Mosser made, OOAK Opal Crouching Kitten designed and hand-painted by CC Hardman in a cheery sunflower design.   Last, but not least, is our NFGS Dandelion satin mouse, pressed at the Mosser Glass Company. Designed and embellished by Fenton Gift Shop Designer Michelle Kibbe in a cute daisy motif.  The raffle is open to all NFGS Members. It is listed on the Registration Form, where you may indicate the number of tickets you wish to purchase and the item (s) for which you choose to buy the tickets, in any quantity. The tickets will be filled out at the NFGS office, put in separate boxes, and the lucky tickets will be drawn during the NDFS Banquet July 31st. If the winner is not in attendance, the item will be shipped, postage paid, shortly after the Convention. If you are unable to attend the Convention, you may use the Registration Form to order tickets.  2023 Convention Pin By Ellen Stohler For our 2023 Annual Convention pin an Opal satin Polar Bear adorned with a tangle of holiday lights was chosen. The 'String of Lights' bear was designed by CC Hardman.  This eye-catching pin is 1.5" by 1.5" with a double brass clutch back.  The pin is listed on the 2023 Convention Registration Form for $8.00 if picked up at Convention. If you aren't attending the a shipping charge will be added. If you are a resident of Ohio, there will be a charge for tax. zzzzzzz zzzzzzz   Spring is Just Around the Corner! By Sharon Fenner They are very limited, available on a first come/first serve basis, one per Primary Member/household, for $85.00 each. Beginning May 1 you may order an additional duckling or frog. The Rose Satin duckling was pressed at Mosser Glass using the Fenton Gift Shop mould. She was designed and decorated by former Fenton artist Linda Fleming in a cute floral motif. The Mosser Glass pressed Jadeite frog, using a Fenton mould, was designed and hand-painted by former Fenton artist Trudy Mendenhall in an aquatic theme. HAPPY SPRING!!! zzzzzzz zzzzzzz     Fenton Large Hand Vases, Part 4 of 4 By Lori and Michael Palmer Enjoy the pictures of the beautiful Large Hand Vases discussed in this article.  The pieces shown are too numerous to caption, so please check out the article on pages 4 - 9 of the May / June 2023 issue of the Fenton Flyer.                                                  zzzzzzz zzzzzzz Critter Corner By Becki Ann Selby The 5169 Duckling is 3" tall and was introduced in 1981. It was one of the first in-line animals offered by Fenton. There were over 26 versions offered in the 1980s. In the 1990s there were less than 20 versions. After 2000 39 new ducklings were added to the flock. zzzzzzz zzzzzzz Top left: #847 Fan vaase in an odd shade of Transparent Blue with a slight purplish tint. Row 2 left: #184-12" Royal Blue vase with unusual etching. Row 3 left: Mermaid Blue San Toy Ice Bucket. Top right: Ice Blue (Mermaid Blue) Holly Carnival Glass ruffled bowl. Row 2 right: Mermaid Blue Console Set in the Daisy and Button #1900 (Cape Cod) pattern. Row 3 right: #1934 Mermaid Blue, Intaglio Flower, decanter set tray.  NFGS Convention   July 29, 30, & 31 zzzzzzz zzzzzzz Pleasant Surprises on eBay in February and March Fenton Sales By Doug McIntosh   Left: top - 11-inch Rosalene Satin Feather vase 'Peace Bouquet', for Mary Walrath-Jochim; 31 bids; 10 bidders; $1691.00. Base shown below vase.     Right: top - 27-piece lot of various Fenton pieces; 25 bids; 5 bidders; $1381.00. Left: bottom - 9.75-inch Burmese vase 'church and landscape'; 9 bids; 4 bidders; $1525.00 Right: row 2 - 2002 'Song Sparrow' GWTW lamp; Buy-it-Now; $1500.00. Right: bottom - 9.75-inch Blue Burmese vase 'Winter' design; 47 bids; 11 bidders; $832.00. zzzzzzz zzzzzzz     Foundations: Fenton Art Glass Lives on Through its Legacy    NFGS 2023 ANNUAL CONVENTION JULY 29 - 30 - 31, 2023 GRAND POINTE CONFERENCE AND  RECEPTION CENTER WINGATE by WYNDOM HOTEL VIENNA, WEST VIRGINIA    MEMORIAL DAY... HONORING ALL WHO SERVED   HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY    From the NFGS
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