FENTON Pond Buddies Turtle 5266H3
Fenton Gold Showcase
Dealer
Fenton 5266H3
"Pond Buddies" Opal, Glitter Turtle
This is "Pond
Buddies" Opal, Glittered, Turtle from the 2008 SPRING collection,
presented to Authorized Dealers.
It measures approximately 1
1/2" tall, 4 1/2" long (from nose to tail); and approximately 2 3/4" wide, side to side.
This turtle
figurine is solid glass, cast in a mould in "Opal" Art Glass.
It has a
Satin
finish with a coat of Frit (glass glitter).
Under the 'Frit' finish, talented Fenton factory artist DFredrick (Dane Fredrick)
has shaded the turtle shell with a grass green tone,
while the lower edge of the shell, the head, and the toes
have been air brushed with a light sepia tone.
Blushed pink cheeks add a soft glow to the head; and the
eyes, with lashes are detailed in black, complete with a white
highlight on the pupil.
Adding a sweet personality to this fun little critter.
This glistening "critter" will add a sparkle
to your
display.
The "glistening" finish was first used during the Christmas 2007
season.
It was a most popular look, selling out long before the season
arrived!!!!
Fenton created a complete grouping for the Springtime 2008 season, in the "opal, Glittered" look;
including bunnies, bunny boxes, a butterfly, ducks, frogs, and THIS turtle.
Perfect for children...
starting them on a tradition of collecting fine American handmade Art Glass!
ALL in FIRST QUALITY, EXCELLENT CONDITION, BRAND NEW, MINT...
they will be carefully packed in original Fenton Factory Boxes...
THEN, DOUBLED BOXED, to give added protection DURING shipping!
FENTON ART GLASS
MADE IN THE USA
The Fenton Art Glass
Company
was founded in 1905 by Frank L. Fenton and his brother John W. Fenton
in an old glass factory building in Martins Ferry, Ohio.
They began by painting decorations on glass blanks made by other glass
manufacturers. Soon, being unable to get the glass they needed, they
decided to produce their own glass.
The first glass from the new Fenton factory in Williamstown, West
Virginia, was made on January 2, 1907.
During its 106-year history, Fenton introduced the first iridescent
ware (now known as "Carnival glass") as well as classic patterns such
as
Hobnail, Burmese and a wide variety of handmade colored art glass as
limited editions.
Sadly, on July 6, 2011, the Fenton Art Glass Company announced that it
would cease production of its collectible and giftware glass products.
The company had faced financial challenges since its restructuring in
2007, and recent developments combined to force the shutdown of its
traditional glassmaking business.
