Happy Mother's Day from Fenton Art Glass. . .

As we celebrate Mother's Day this year, we pay tribute to all mothers and special people who take care of loved ones with a few quotes from some
"well-known" children:

"Youth fades; love droops, the leaves of friendship fall; A mother's secret hope outlives them all." ─ Oliver Wendell Holmes

"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life." ─ Abraham Lincoln

"My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her." ─ George Washington

Michelle Kibbe’s rendition of a cute raccoon climbing over a fence on our 11” Opal Satin Vase will delight one and all. A rustic fence, along with colorful flowers and latticework accents, encircles the vase. An inquisitive raccoon has one paw on the fence and the other paw is reaching over, perhaps to help the little critter climb up higher to see if any goodies on the other side. Note the expression on the face. Each “Curious Raccoon” Vase is $190 and limited to eight vases.

This 3.5” Bear Figurine is handcrafted in our new Eggplant color. Michelle Kibbe created an adorable design with an aqua-blue and white striped outfit with small purple bow. Michelle added a delicate gossamer-style hat adorned with a floral wreath. A cluster of violets is near one paw. Each “Baby Violet” Bear Figurine is $80.

Kim Barley continues her popular Halloween-themed designs on this approximately 6.75” Ruby Satin Tree Figurine. She has covered this tree in wonderful designs, including pumpkins with marvelous expressions, a purple bat, a scruffy cat, colorful candy corn, a golden spiderweb, polka-dotted bow tie and star accents. Kim hand lettered the words “eek” and “Boo!” to complete her whimsical Halloween Tree. Each “Boo!” Tree Figurine is $80.

Pre-orders for the Curious Raccoon Vase, the Baby Violet Bear and Boo! Tree Figurines will be accepted until midnight (ET) on Monday, May 13, 2019. To place your pre-order, please call Fenton Gift Shop: 1-800-319-7793, ext. 342 or email: purchasing@fentongiftshop.com and include the names of the items you want to purchase in the subject line as well as your full name and daytime phone number. You may also request we add your email address to our mailing list for future Limited Edition specials!

This whimsical Alley Cat figurine has been one of Fenton's most popular items since it was first made in 1970. The mould originated at the U.S. Glass Co. in Tiffin, Ohio during the 1920s and was purchased by Fenton Art Glass in the mid-1960s. Since that time, this Alley Cat has been made in a rainbow of colors and decorative treatments. Robin Spindler has transformed this 11” Opal Satin Alley Cat into a “Kodkod”, one of the smallest cat species. Robin has captured this unique feline’s disctinctive markings, while keeping the Alley Cat's characteristic grin! Did you know. . . The Kodkod has a head and body length of up to 20" and weighs from 3.3 to 6.6 lb. The Kodkod’s buff or gray-brown coat is marked with round black spots on its head and neck that may form broken streaks. It has a short, bushy tail marked with a series of narrow, black bands of fur. Each Kodkod Alley Cat Figurine is $185 and is limited to nine. SOLD OUT!

Sculptor Suzi Whitaker designed the mould for a new horse figurine that debuted in 2006. It was named the"Fenton Foal" and has since become a collector favorite. This 3.75” long Opal Satin figurine has been handpainted in realistic tones by Robin Spindler to resemble an Appaloosa horse, which is known for its beautiful spots. This figurine is perfect for collectors as well as horse enthusiasts. Each Appaloosa Fenton Foal Figurine is $80.

Kim Barley continues her popular “Inspirational Message” design on our 3.5” Opal Satin Bear Figurine. Each figurine has been hand painted in natural shades to depict a black bear cub. Kim applied golden highlights around the face and paws. Note the buzzing bumblebee on top of the head and the hand lettered word “Hope” on a wooden log. This is the third Bear Figurine in Kim’s “Inspirational Message” series. Each Hope Bear Figurine is $75.

Pre-orders for the Kodkod Alley Cat, the Appaloosa Fenton Foal and the Hope Bear Figurines will be accepted until midnight (ET) on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. To pre-order, please call Fenton Gift Shop: 1-800-319-7793, ext. 342 or send us an email: purchasing@fentongiftshop.com and include the names of the items you want to purchase in the subject line. Please include your full name and phone number.

Fenton Gift Shops . . . Unique Gifts for All Occasions! Visit Fenton Gift Shop and choose a forever gift for your mother or someone specials! We have a nice selection of handcrafted vintage and NEW Limited Edition Fenton Art Glass as well as other unique gifts and Fenton jewelry.   Fenton Gift Shop is located at 2242 Williams Highway, Suite 108 in Williamstown, WV (located just five minutes from the original factory site on State Route 14 in Boaz).   Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ET Tuesday-Saturday   800-319-7793 or 304-375-7772

Fenton Art Glass eBay Auctions. . . Here's your opportunity to own a beautiful "one-of-a-kind" art glass creation or items from Fenton's past through our weekly eBay auctions. Fenton's eBay auctions will end at 2 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, May 15. Items featured this week. . .   With Lotus Mist Burmese glass for her canvas, Fenton artist Michelle Kibbe designed and hand painted this marvelous one-of-a-kind vase. The vase stands 13" tall, and Michelle's depiction of Gambel's Quail is simply wonderful. These distinctive birds are native to the Sonoran desert and are abundant near desert streams and waterholes. Coveys of these quail gather at the water in morning and evening, giving a variety of clucking and crowing notes. The colors of male and female are accurately hand painted, and all the details are meticulously done. The surrounding Cacti and the landscape add much depth to this piece. Lotus Mist Burmese is a unique glass color in the history of American art glass, and mush credit goes to those responsible for its creation at Fenton Art Glass nearly 20 years ago. This one-of-a-kind hand painted Lotus Mist Burmese vase is signed, dated and identified on the underside: "hand painted by M. Kibbe 2019 OOAK".   Award-winning Fenton designer Robin Spindler has captured all the majesty of the exotic Royal Flycatcher bird with this depiction on a cobalt blue Iceberg Paperweight (7" tall). The hand painted colors are true to life and the details are amazing! The carefully airbrushed background adds great depth to the meticulous hand painting. This one-of-kind hand painted iceberg paperweight is identified, dated and signed on the underside: "Fenton 2019 Royal Flycatcher hand painted by J. K. Spindler". These auctions will end on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.