Connoisseur Collection

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Connoisseur Collection

"Paisley Mystery Vase" - Frances Burton

Satin-finished Aubergine glass is the perfect canvas for Frances' adaptation of Paisley, one of today's strongest decorating trends. Traditional colors and intricate details blend beautifully with metallic touches, adding authenticity. Not the delicate flowers within the larger Paisley forms.

6449K2 Mystery Vase 13" New for 2007 - Limited Edition (limit: 1500)

"Floral Cameo on Blue Burmese" - Robin Spindler

This graceful ewer with an applied ribbed handle reflects the classic proportions of the Greco-Roman tradition. Robin's highly-detailed floral motif contains tiny raised pearls of enamel to create the look of a cameo. Accents in 22k gold add the finishing touches to this piece.

5339FL Ewer 8 1/2" New for 2007 - Limited Edition (limit: 1500)

"Feathers"

Master glass artisan Dave Fetty unveils his latest innovation! Using pure Milk Glass, he has developed an entirely new technique to feather rich glass color combinations into the surface. Limited to 850 numbered pieces and embossed with Dave's personal stamp.

9964C1 "Feathers" Vase 7"H New for 2007 - Limited Edition (limit: 850)

"Autumn Morn"

Memories of a perfect fall morning inspired Frances Burton to create the serenity of "Autumn Morn." A scenic country church with its perfect spire and a nearby shaded woodland stream enhance the blushing beauty of Burmese glass. Pure gold in the formula cause a pink glow to emerge from the creamy yellow background, creating a perfect palette for the golden tones of fall. Frances enhanced the scene with sparkling glass highlights that dance in sunlight.

8699UP Bell Lamp 22 1/2" New for 2006 - Limited Edition (limit: 950)

"Serenity Guest Set"

Our "Serenity" guest set provides a special welcome to friends invited for the night. Robin Spindler has captured the essence of peace and serenity as guests enjoy warm hospitality. Here contemporary field flower embraces the Rosalene pitcher, and a graceful butterfly alights on the upturned cup. soft greens, browns and rich berry colors enhance the rosy glow of Rosalene.

8100XH Guest Set 7 1/2" New for 2006 - Limited Edition (limit: 1250)

"Verlys Birds Vase"

Stacy Williams was inspired by the touching beauty of two birds gracing a mould created by Verlys of France in a simple Asian design. In the 1930s, Verlys created moulds that are now recognized for timeless, elegant designs that appeal to both traditional and contemporary settings. The velvet surface of Aubergine is hand painted with cherry blossoms and sleek bamboo to enhance the Asian theme. Highlights in gold glimmer on the feathers of the birds, further emphasizing the depth of the pattern.

9873WL Bowl 12 1/2" New for 2006 - Limited Edition (limit: 1250)

"Mosaic Vase"

A brand new shape continues the Mosaic art glass tradition begun at Fenton in the 1920s. The contemporary look is on trend for today's styles and is perfectly suited to the dramatic black glass layered with brightly colored chips. The glassmakers' artistry is heightened with the addition of thin threading strung randomly over the surface of the vase before it receives a mist of satin luster.

54561N Mosaic Vase 8 1/2" New for 2006 - Limited Edition (limit: 1250)

Fenton Connoisseur Collection Crayon Vase

"Crayons Vase"

Master glass artisan Dave Fetty has been busy...and he's done it again, creating a fun and funky and fantastic vase for the 2006 Connoisseur Collection. The crayon vase is limited to just 750 individually numbered pieces and is marked with Dave's special stamp.

81597U Vase 10 1/2" New for 2006 - Limited Edition

"Seasons Vase"

In response to many requests to complete the Seasons set in Favrene, we are offering the Summer & Winter vase. They were first made by the Verlys of America Company to replicate the appeal of fine French glass with deeply embossed designs. The Spring and Autumn vase in Favrene was offered by Fenton in 1998. For other wonderful Favrene items please visit our Favrene Collection

9258E2 Vase 9" New for 2006

"Caribbean Day"

Glass artisan Dave Fetty developed a special process to create this spectacular vase, capturing the essence of the sea and sky of the Caribbean. Multiple layers of crystal and powdered glass in white, blue and green are carefully combined by Dave to produce this dramatic result when the piece is blown in a paste mould to eliminate seams. No two will be exactly alike...but all be beautiful!

8199B6 Vase 7 1/2" New for 2006

"Mother's Love"

Frances Burton has created a touching tableau of a mother giraffe overseeing her playful child. This delightful companion to the "Elephant Walk" design for 2005 adds yet another dimension to sandcarved artistry. Shimmering metallic paints complement the red gold brilliance of Marigold iridescence, bringing the African landscape to life.

4861DB Vase 7 1/2" New for 2006

Fenton Connoisseur Collection "Ada's Feathered Purse"

Master craftsman Dave Fetty's love for his wife Ada inspired the creation of this delightful tribute - a graceful, feminine purse to cherish forever. The process begins with a core of Milk Glass covered with Celeste Blue glass. Black glass threads are then worked into the surface and carefully pulled to form the feathered appearance. Black glass edging is applied and worked by hand before a smooth handle of Celeste Blue glass is added to complete this extraordinary work of art.

5035K8 Purse 6 1/2"

"Dragonfly Delight" on Burmese

A delicate temple jar in diamond optic Burmese glass. Stacy Williams designed a colorful garden of wild roses suspended above the wings of a dragonfly against a blushed trellis. 24k gold leaf surrounds the jar's neck while the jar is topped with a handpainted lid encircled with a band of precious gold.

6106Q2 Temple Jar 7"

Fenton Connoisseur Collection "Butterfly Solstice" on Topaz Amberina

Warm rays of sun are captured in Topaz Amberina. As with Mulberry, critical steps are required to produce this unique color combination of gold Ruby and Topaz. Stacy Williams designed a meandering meadow of summer phlox basking in the glow of the solstice sunset.

3244D9 Vase 9"

Fenton Connoisseur Collection "Dahlia's" on Topaz Opalescent

Sweet dahlia blossoms surround this refreshing covered box handcrafted of sun-drenched Topaz Opalescent glass. Opalescent glass is struck before forming to create a yellow mist color that is soft and pleasing. Frances Burton's sweeping dahlia design is touched with 22k gold highlights. A Cobalt base complements this elegant selection.

5903TP Box with base 7"

Fenton Connoisseur Collection "Hanging Hearts" on Willow Green Opalescent

Dave Fetty and his team of skilled craftsmen have truly recaptured the magic of Fenton Art Glass from the 20's. To create this exceptional piece, a gob of Willow Green Opalescent glass is dotted with intense Cobalt Blue glass. During several re-heating processes, Fenton craftsmen use an ice pick to slowly pull the Cobalt into heart shpaes, and a pontil to pull threads of Cobalt through the hearts to give the pattern a vision of hanging hearts. A Cobalt base complements the 9 1/2" pitcher.

8800GF Pitcher with base 10 1/2"

Fenton Connoisseur Collection "Wild Orchids" on Royal Purple

Royal purple glows with the richness of pure gold ruby and polished cobalt as the colors are fused together by the glassblower. The regal elegance of wild orchids is displayed in a striking design by Kim Barley. 22k gold highlights add to the richness of this majestic work of art.

8557VP Vase 9"