You Don’t Know What You’ve Got…

…’Till It’s Gone

In an October 4, 2007 post (Alas for the glass), MadSilence reported on the planned closing of the Fenton Art Glass Company.  Apparently the reports of Fenton’s demise were premature. 

As reported on January 5, 2008 by HuntingtonNews.Net:

Buoyed by orders, Fenton Glass remains in business
A surge in orders has enabled Fenton Art Glass Co. to keep its doors open for business. In 2007, the company announced its intention to close. Dealers and collectors responded with support and increased orders. Fenton reported it has made progress toward the financial restructuring of the company and is now accepting orders for spring 2008. Formed in 1905, Fenton has been producing handmade colored art glass in Williamstown, Wood County, since Jan. 2, 1907. Fenton has 120 employees.

Fenton has even announced the release of its Fenton Art Glass 2008 Spring Collection. 

Note:  The ruby-cased Kelsey Murphy and Robert Bomkamp Limited Edition Vase pictured at the top of this post is from the Spring 2008 Collection.  Price: $1,100.00 

Related links:
PARALLEL UNIVERSE: Good News: Fenton Glass Lives On…For Now at Least

~TAB