"Manuscript Floral" Favrene Amphora

4177ZH Amphora 14 1/2"

Price $395.00   Quantity  

Nancy's favorite glass color is Favrene, and her favorite vase shape is the amphora. At the inception of the Centennial collection she staked her calim! The result is a spectacular pice that bears a Frances Burton vining floral motif adapted from an image of a 16th century etched gold pitcher Nancy found while researching antiques. Favrene glass is made with silver that is coaxed to the surface in a special reheating process. When sprayed with metallic salts it develops a silvery-blue satin luster.

5036D2 Elephant 5 1/2"

Price $185.00   Quantity  

This handsome animal is formed from a gather of Milk glass rolled in Cobalt Blue frit before being covered with a layer of Crystal glass. Black glass threads are then applied and pulled to create a feathered effect. A black glass trunk and head are handshaped with special tools. The finishing touch is the application of two lime green eyes and a slight pinch to replicate the elephant's tiny tale. These details are a fine representation of Fenton's future in the are of off hand glassmaking

Inscribed with the signature of Tom Fenton