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		Whistlestop Antiques
1-800-335-3631 350 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, CA 95437 - Hours - Daily 9:30 - 5:30, Sun. 11-3 PST September 2001
Past Issues on the Net June 2001	-In This Issue- Collectibles Available at Whistlestop Antiques Anchor Bay Ships Boyd’s Bears (Plush & Resin) Cherished Teddies Disney Classics Fenton Art Glass Harbour Lights Harry Potter Harmony Kingdom Heritage Lace (Willitts) Lenox Classics Lilliput Lane Cottages Margaret Furlong Angels Precious Moments Pretty as a Picture (Kim Anderson Figurines) Raggedy Ann Spencer Collin Lighthouses ———————————— Phone 707-961-0902 707-961-0914 (fax) www.the-whistlestop.com (don’t forget the -) Order Line 1-800-335-3631 E-mail whistle@mcn.org ———————————— We accept MC, Visa, & AmEx —— No sales tax outside of CA	It’s here! It’s Up! It’s Running! www.the-whistlestop.com (Don’t forget to use the “-” between THE and WHISTLESTOP) I know I’ve been talking about it for a long time but it’s finally arrived. It’s not completely finished but we have enough done to submit it to the search engines. According to our web designer, it takes about 60 days for the search engines to recognize a site — so that’s about the end of Oct. In the interim, if you would like to find us, simply send an e-mail to whistle@mcn.org and we will send you a link to the web site. Add us to your favorites list and you have access to one of the most comprehensive Fenton sites on the net. We are planning to do Fenton first, then Christmas, Harmony Kingdom, and . You will be able to see by the buttons, what categories will be going up. We have extensive selections in all of these categories. Have fun and Happy Collecting!.
		Just Announced - Spring 2002 Reserve Yours Today! We have just placed our Spring 2002 order and there are some wonderful things to look forward to. The Early Spring (aka Valentines) Selection usually arrives the end of December and Late Spring (aka Easter) usually arrives the end of January. The Early Spring Limited Editions are as follows: A stunning 10 1/2” Cranberry Heart Optic Basket with a clear handle. It is limited to 2950 pieces and is $135 (2176CR).
		There are 4 new Mary Gregory Style on Cranberry pieces. The decoration on these pieces consists of white enamel paint which is uniquely shaded and has raised opaque highlights. Each piece is limited to 2350 pieces. The 11” Basket (1533MV – $135) has an elegantly dressed lady golfer from the 1920’s and the 10” Vase (5985MH – $165) has a young school girl riding her bike. The 2 pc. Fairy Light (1505MZ – $95) has a young girl sitting on a fence daydreaming and the 4” Vase (3249M8 – $95) has a little boy petting his dog. Late Spring brings us 4 pieces of Lily on Blue Burmese. The basket ($99.50) and vase ($115) are limited to 2750 pcs. The new turtle mould ($35) is limited to 4750 pcs. And the 21” Student Lamp ($350) is limited to 950 pcs.

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Early Spring 2002 – Con’t.

Fenton has introduced a new blue – their 65th blue color to be exact. Their chemist was one of the speakers at the National Convention and he just couldn’t understand why one of the other 64 blues wouldn’t work. The name for this color is “Victoria’s Attic” and is based on the color of the Blue Topaz jewel. We didn’t see this color at the convention, but the brochure color is a bright, electric blue. It reminds me of a color called Peacock Blue, but not quite as dark. The 12 pieces in this collection are all made from vintage moulds and undecorated. However, there is quite a bit of pattern in the moulds — GWTW Roses lamp, Thistle Basket, Elite Vase, Bird on a log, Button and Arch Sm. Pitcher, Covered Box, Drapery Vase, Perfume and Bell. There is also the Vining Votive w/ Tea Light and the Vase with Metal Stand.

There are also 4 pieces of Blue Topaz Overlay which is softer due to the white interior – melon box, a 6 1/2” vase and a 9 1/2” vase and a melon basket which is part of the Family Signature Series signed by Nancy Fenton.
Cottage Rose on French Opalescent — The background on this lovely collection is translucent French Opalescent (white) with a pink floral “Cottage Rose” decoration. This rose is very similar to the Charleton pattern which many of us collect. There are 7 pieces in this collection-Cat, Bear, Bunny, Vase, Pitcher, Bell and Basket.
Into the Pond — This collection consists of the new frog and turtle moulds which Jon Saffell just completed as well as the sunfish. There are 4 different colors of each animal.

Late Spring 2002 – Con’t.

In addition to the Lily on Blue Burmese Collection,
Fenton has 4 Limited Edition Eggs. There is a Ruby ($59), Cobalt ($49) and Burmese ($59) egg on sculptured bases as well as a hand painted 5” French Opalescent Blown Egg ($89.50). These 4 are each limited to 3000 pcs. There is also a Black Egg on a sculptured base with a folk art rooster decoration at $39.50.

New for 2002 are Easter Decorating Eggs without bases. They are 2 1/2” tall and are each decorated with daisies. They sell for $20 and are in pink green and violet.

Once again, the Folk Art Animals Collection is black glass. This year they are decorated with white polka dots and bright red combs. There are lots of bright yellow-green highlights on feathers around their necks and tails. If you subscribe to the Glass Messenger, there was a picture of the large standing rooster in it. This Collection consists of 5 different roosters and 2 bunnies.

There are also other mini bunnies and roosters in pink, blue and violet colors. Fenton has brought the open edge basket weave mould back as a basket this year along with the small hobnail, a tulip and footed Waterlily basket.

Inspirations — This collection is violet glass decorated with Fireflies (aka lightening bugs) and grass. We don’t have lightening bugs in CA, but they are everywhere in WV. I remember catching them as a kid growing up on the farm. Once we had a jar full, we’d sit them on the table, turn off the lights and watch them light up. Then we’d let them go, just to do it all over again the next evening.

Trinkets for Treasures — There are 7 styles of trinket boxes in 5 colors.

Hugs for You — A Baby Bunny has been added to this line of Bears and Kittens. All are handpainted with a whimsical floral pattern and a happy phrase.

Color Pictures are available on our web site at

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National Fenton Convention(s) Recap

John and I went to both The National Fenton Glass Society’s Convention and the Fenton Art Glass Collectors Club of America’s Convention this year. We had 3 weeks in WV and it was about 100 degrees with 90% humidity. ( I now remember why I left the Ohio Valley and moved to Northern California — here we have sweatshirt weather year round and no humidity.) We got to the Flea Markets in Marietta on Friday July 27th at 6 am. Then we went to the High School in Williamstown and the Park. By now we should know that you never find any great deals on Fenton Glass during the Fenton convention – however, we did find good prices on some glass from other companies. It never ceases to amaze me how much time and effort these volunteers put into the conventions. For those of you who haven’t been to a convention, in addition to banquets, luncheons and auctions, there are seminars, table displays and hospitality suites where you can go and chat with other Fenton Fanatics. It’s a great time and you should all try to go to at least one convention. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make these so much fun.

The Fenton Decorators in early 2001 Many of our customers want to know who decorated a specific piece. We even have some collectors who only buy pieces painted by certain decorators. The following information was handed out at the convention and I thought it might be helpful especially if you are buying on internet auctions. (There are a lot of people who are buying Fenton 2nds, painting them and selling them on the net as one of a kind. Buyer Beware!) These are the names of all the decorators who were working at Fenton in early 2001.				The “Sample Room” At the Fenton Factory, up stairs beside the Museum there is a room which Fenton converts to the “Sample Room”. When you register at the FAGCA Convention you are assigned a 1/2 hour time slot to visit the Sample Room. You line up outside and pick numbers to see who gets to go in first. Inside, there are one of a kind pieces, whimsies, decorated pieces done by the designers as samples which were not selected to put in the line, and short runs of special product. The first day, you can only buy 4 pieces. The next day you can buy as many pieces as you want and stay as long as you want. John and I found 2 baskets which were samples decorated by Martha Reynolds. some hanging heart eggs, and Topaz Opalescent animals. This is one of the highlights of the Fenton Art Glass Collectors Club Convention. Happy Collecting!
Vicki Anderson Angie Ankrom Melinda Archer Karen Augustine Dianna Barbour Summer Barnett Randy Bauman Elainea Baumgard Kelly Brightbill Amy Brock Deborah Bruun Susan Bryan Susan Burns Frances Burton Rochella Buskirk Karen Buskirk Melissa Caplinger Charles Caplinger Betsy Chancellor Vivian Cline Rick Cline Heather Cronin Beverly Cumberledge Chris Curry Jeanne Cutshaw Debbie Cutshaw Sunday Davis Richard Delaney Rebecca Denhart Janet Dowler	Karen Easton Felicia Enoch Linda Everson Alice Farley Sharon Fisher Pamela Fleak Brian Fluharty Deanna Fox Dane Fredrick Tammy Gaskins Diane Gessel Carol Grioffiths Christina Hall Diane Hanlon Cecilia Hardman Jennifer Harrison Sharon Hart Pam Hayhurst Shelley Hopkins Julie Huck Jo Huffman Bradley Huggins Mike Husk Carolyn Ireland Diane Jackson Susan Johnson Tanya Kelley Michelle Kibbe Scott Kisner	Peggy Lane Pam Lauderman Mike Lemon Susan Massey Trudy Mendenhall Michelle Mihaliak Sheela Miller Tammy Neader Mary Olmstead Tamara Owens Jennifer Peyton Brenda Pezzoni Kelly Pickenpaugh Kim Plauche Julia Powell Jane Reynolds Christina Riggs Kitty Riley Donna Robinson Aaron Rogers Angie Russell Toy Sanford Charlotte Smith Su Lu Smith J.K. Spindler Sandy Stephens Eddie Summers Adawn Sutton Gilbert Tapia Patricia Thornlry	Dennis Thorton Trisha Twyman Angela Van Zile Stuart Wajda Kimberly Wanstreet Stacy Williams Vicki Williams Brenda Williams Jacquee Wilson Corbin Wind Diana Wright Mark Young Note: This list was compiled by Fenton and they on working on a list of all of their decorators over the years. If we get that list, we will pass it along. Again, these are only the decoraters who were employed at Fenton in early 2001.

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Attention Bell Collectors!

We have just received 3 Matched Numbered Sets of this years Designer Bell Series. (See Page 6 of the 2001 Fenton Catalog or look on our web site www.the-whistlestop.com to see color pictures. This set includes the “Midnight Safari” and Lotus Mist “Morning Peace” bells which are sold out at the factory. It also includes the Pink Chiffon “Cotton Berry” and the Violet colored “Rose Court” bells. The price for all the complete set of 4 bells is $270.

Free Gift with $45 Purchase

Please look at the back of the Mini Catalog for the Free embossed rose owl ring tree with a purchase of $45 of new Fenton Glass. (Limit one per customer while supplies last.)

Attention Cat Collectors! We just bought 3 matched numbered sets of Spruce Green Cats from a few years ago. (Fenton Number 5000US – $89 per set of 3)

Save $12 when you

Redeem your Glass Messenger Exclusive Royal Purple Pitcher through

Whistlestop Antiques

In the June Issue of Fenton’s Glass Messenger, subscribers received their coupon for the Exclusive Royal Purple Pitcher. If you redeem these coupons 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.

Fall Showcase Dealer Exclusive

This Limited Edition 6 1/2" "Midnight Safari" vase will be signed by both Tom and Scott Fenton – $89.

Fenton has also introduced a 2 pc. Midnight Safari Temple Jar. These co-ordinate with the Designer Bell from spring which is completely sold out! "Tropical Forest" is another pattern that is designed with the jungle theme. There is a 10" vase and a 7" Pitcher with jungle leaves and just the eyes of the cat peering through. Both of these are also done on black glass.

Fenton’s 2001 Christmas Line Now in Stock!

We have received 99% of our Christmas Product and its ready to ship. If you didn’t receive a Christmas Supplement and would like one, just call 1-800-335-3631. It’s as pretty as the pictures and some of the highlights are listed below.

Spruce Green has been replaced by Emerald Green. We still have quite a few pieces of Spruce Green in stock so if you want to complete your collection, call soon They have done the Vermont Sky pattern on Emerald Green in a lamp, vase, basket and polar bear. There is also lots of undecorated red, emerald green and irridized white pieces this year. There is also a white irridized vase with a holly design which is signed by Shelly Fenton.

Another favorite is the 12" Hobnail Cake Plate in irridized French Opal (white). We also have a couple left in Willow Green. This can be used as a traditional cake plate or a candle centerpiece with a pillar candle and beaded fruit. There are lots of other candle accessories — rose bowls, candle plates and two way candle holder — in 7 different colors.

Birth of a Savior Series – "The Celebration" is the final edition of this Limited Edition Series and depicts the birth of Jesus. It is done in cobalt blue glass and there is a plate, fairy light, egg, bell and hurricane candle.

Santas and Angels — There are 5 new angels this year, 2 of which are limited editions. The kneeling Santa is "Northwoods" and decorated in traditional red and green. The "Morning Star" Santa can be seen on page D7 in the mini catalog.

There are also 3 new pieces to the Jolly Snowman Decoration cobalt blue. They are a basket, mini bell and covered candy jar. See the new version of the decorated Snow people collection . (Also on D7 in the mini catalog) We also have the Snow People from last year in the Woodland Frost Decoration and the couple decorated with the red and green scarf and hat. Fenton has also brought back the 5225 puppy mould and the polar bear mould.

Fenton has also done an limited edition egg, bell and fairy light in two traditional holiday motifs. The emerald green is named "Berry Wreath" and has a horizontal band of gold

scroll work with leaves and berries. The ruby grouping is "Partridge in a Pear Tree" and celebrates the first day of Christmas. It has branches with leaves and pears and a partridge sitting at the base.

Now Available!

June Supplement & Christmas Supplement

2001 Catalogs – $7.50

($5 rebate on next purchase

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