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1-800-335-3631             350 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, CA 95437 - Hours - Daily 9:30 - 5:30, Sun. 11-3 PST              March 2002

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Please join us for a 
Fenton Family Signing Event!
Saturday, May 4th, 12 - 3

This is your opportunity to meet 
George Fenton, President of Fenton Art Glass and have him personally sign your purchases.

George Fenton will personally sign all pieces of Fenton glass purchased that day. If you are unable to attend, we will be happy to have your purchases signed and shipped to you. This is a perfect time to get your favorite "Mom" her present for Mothers Day. 

We currently have all of the Spring and new catalog pieces in inventory. Simply call 1-800-335-3631 and let us know what you want. We would appreciate it if you would phone the orders in as soon as possible so we can pull the merchandise and have it packed and ready to be signed.

How to find us: Check our web site for a map to the store. Also we are linked to the Chamber of Commerce for lodging information. Or call 1-800-335-3631.

Signing Event Exclusive
Amethyst Opalescent 4" Vase - $45


Each year Fenton produces an exclusive item for their Family signing Events. The 2002 Exclusive Piece is a 4" Amethyst Opalescent Vase. To achieve this unique shade, French Opalescent glass is gathered over Amethyst glass before it’s blown in a rib optic mould that was purchased from LG Wright in 1999. The white pinstripe pattern emerges from special chemicals that change the French Opal cover coat from clear to white in the rib optic pattern.

Fenton’s 2002 Honor Collection - Rosalene
(If you like pink, this is a must have. It is absolutely beautiful!)

Rosalene is a heat sensitive opaque glass which turns from white to a beautiful rich pink color when cooled and reheated during the manufacturing process. (You will most often see the darker pink color on the edges of the glass.) This color was developed by Charles Goe over 30 years ago and resembles Northwood’s Pink Slag color of the early 1900’s. The decoration on this years Honor Collection is a deep mauve stylized floral motif, and the flowers are framed by heart-shaped leaves and accented by berries

This collection has 6 Limited Edition pieces all of which are numbered. (11" Vase, 6" vase, 3 piece Fairy Light, 5" Cat, 3" Rose Bowl and a 10 1/2" basket.) The 7th piece is the Spring Showcase Dealer Exclusive and is a 6 1/2" pitcher which is inscribed with Bill Fenton’s Signature.

 

 

 

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Sunset Stretch and Sunset Overlay

As a lot of us know, glass doesn’t always photograph with a true color representation. When I first looked at this color in the catalog, I wasn’t sure if I liked it. I guess I wasn’t alone based on comments from some of our customers. Well here’s what I know after I’ve seen it. It is really pretty and will go well with today’s decorating colors. However, there is quite a variance in color hues.

The pieces we received in Baroque Floral on Sunset Overlay are gorgeous. They are more pink than the photograph (similar to the color of the petite bell on page 4 of the catalog). The Family Signature Series Dolphin Comport is the color of the one on page 2. We got some very low numbers on this piece. So if you’re interested, call now! 

The undecorated Sunset Stretch pieces vary in shades of color ranging from the lightest being the basket (2919SW) to the vase (5751SW) on page 4. For example, our perfume is the color of the basket and very similar to Fenton’s color of Champagne Satin from a couple of years ago.


Dreamy Violets 

This is another grouping that is much prettier than the catalog photos. The background for "Dreamy Violets" is white satin glass with pink blush around the edge of each piece. The design is delicate violets in shades of lavender, pink and purple with green leaves and a blush of yellow. It’s on page 26 in the catalog and comes in 11 different pieces, including 3 styles of lamps. It is really pretty and very feminine.


Spring Special!
Perfume and Ring Holder Set - Just $39.50

John Saffell has designed a new flute and panel perfume bottle (7 3/4" including stopper) for this year’s Spring Special. Each perfume has a single delicate flower painted on one side. The perfume and coordinating ring holder are available in Pink Chiffon, Blue Topaz and Violet. - The perfect gift for Mother’s Day or Easter!

Save $12 when you
Redeem your Glass Messenger Exclusive Sunset Overlay Ginger Jar through 
Whistlestop Antiques

In the June Issue of Fenton’s Glass Messenger, subscribers will be receiving their coupon for the Exclusive Sunset Overlay Ginger Jar and/or Goldfish. If you redeem your coupon through us, we will deduct the subscription price of $12 from the price of your pitcher. If you want to subscribe to the Glass Messenger, call 1-800-335-3631. We would also appreciate it if you would renew your Glass Messenger Subscriptions through us.


Stars and Stripes Top Hat 
- a different color scheme and very limited production

We have a few - and I mean few - Top Hats in cobalt blue and white with a ruby ring available. Fenton made about 300 for their national Sales Meeting and gave 88 out to their sales reps. The rest were sold to dealers. If you want this color variation - order yours today! The cost is $75.

We also have a very limited supply of all 5 pieces of the Stars & Stripes Collection. This came in a top hat, top hat basket (cranberry with white stars and cobalt ring), cobalt blue bell and fairy light and white satin bear. Dealers can no longer get this from Fenton so once it’s gone - it’s gone! Call for more info or visit our web site.


Coming Soon
Vera Bradley
TOTES, HANDBAGS AND ACCESSORIES

We made a decision a few months ago to try and find more quality products that are made in the USA. As we all know, Fenton Art Glass is made in W.V. and Heritage Lace is made in Pella, Iowa. We also carry some Mosser Glass which is made in Ohio and Vera Bradley is our latest addition. They make fabric totes, handbags, and accessories in very distinctive patterns. If you would like a brochure, please call and we would be happy to send one out.

The Following Collectibles are on Sale - Call for Details
Anchor Bay Ships, Cherished Teddies, Disney Classics, Retired Harbour Lights, 
Harry Potter, Pretty as a Picture (Kim Anderson Figurines) and Spencer Collin Lighthouses

 

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