What's New? Jan/Feb 2001

Maybe the question this month should be, "What isn't New?". As some of you may have noticed, the site has undergone a slight transformation since I first put it online almost 1-1/2 years ago. It was way overdue, but at the time I created the site, I didn't have the tools available as I do now. Also, I've learned quite a bit more about web site design than I did at that time. I hope you like the changes, and if you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to send me some email.

Family Signature Series - I've always admired their Family Signature Collection. They seem to "roll out the carpet" giving us some of the best in their new

offerings of glass. This year we have the 3099 UV "Whispering Winds" on Willow Green Opalescent 7" vase with Scott Fenton's signature, the 1932 CR Cranberry Opalescent 8" basket in a new Daisy Criss-Cross Optic with George Fenton's signature, 6365 TK "Lily Trail" on Topaz Opalescent 10-1/2" Melon Pitcher signed by Bill and Don Fenton, 5905 X9 "Spring Splendor" on Pink Chiffon 6-1/2" Melon candy box with Shelley Fenton's signature, and finally, the 5204 RN Red Carnival "Atlantis" 5" fairy lamp with Tom Fenton's signature. That's about it for the Family Signature series, but certainly not the end of Fenton's wonderful Limited Editions.

Honor Collection - As described in the catalog, "This very select numbered Honor Collection is to pay homage to the pioneering spirit of the great craftsmen and chemists who developed unique glass colors....", and I couldn't agree more! Blue Burmese is getting to be a regular staple with Fenton, and some nice selections to be part of this collection in a beautiful decoration called "Purple Passion Flower". It includes the 2932 UE 8" basket, the 6359 UE 13" vase, and the 2997 UE 7" pitcher. All of these in

the Blue Burmese series are limited to 2500 pieces. To top off the collection, there are a couple of very nice items in Favrene. The two items on the right are the 7480 FW "Symphony" on Favrene 4-1/2" candy box, and the 5065 FW "Symphony" on Favrene 5" cat figurine. If the actual items end up looking as nice as their picture, they should be stunning!

Fenton's 2001 Catalog - A new Millennium, and new offerings of our favorite art glass. Fenton has outdone themselves again with beautiful glass and decorations in almost every mould imaginable. So lets get started.