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Dave Fetty Creations
 
 
 

Dave Fetty Originals!  

A skilled glassworker, Dave Fetty retired in 1999 after more than 40 years in the glass industry. Dave came to Fenton Art Glass  in 1965 after learning the trade in Milton, WV, at the Blenko Glass Company, where he began as a carrying-in boy when he was 19. Dave's mentor at Blenko was glassworker "Shorty" Finley, who taught Dave many of the skills needed to make glass off-hand (without moulds). 

In the mid-1970s, Dave worked with glass artisan Robert Barber, helping to design and create some of Fenton's first limited edition pieces.

Even after his "official" retirement, Dave has continued to contribute to Fenton. During 2000, he worked closely with the glassworkers who produced a "Hanging Hearts" vase for the Connoisseur Collection. His contribution to the Collection in 2002 was his Favrene Feathers Vase.

Dave continues to work at Fenton Glass, producing some really special limited pieces.  

 
 

"Maiden Fern" Sand Carved Vase

in Multi-Colored Mosaic Glass & Black Satin

Fenton Glass MAIDEN FERN Black Satin & Mosaic Vase - photo copyright 2010 CollectiblesRome

Fenton Glass MAIDEN FERN Black Satin & Mosaic Vase - photo copyright 2010 CollectiblesRome
Art Glass Collectors worldwide appreciate the Cameo Artistry of Kelsey Murphy and Robert Bomkamp.
In this outstanding vase, they have collaborated with Fenton Master Glass Artisan Dave Fetty to create a dramatic piece of art glass.  Each vase will be different and unique in coloration.
 
Mosaic glass begins with black glass gathered on a blowpipe, and then a special technique is used to apply frit (bits of colored glass) to the piece before it is blown in a mould.   Murphy & Bomkamp have sand-carved the design into the vase, and the remaining black has a matte satin finish applied.
The vase is embossed with Dave Fetty's stamp and is inscribed with the signatures of Kelsey Murphy & Robert Bomkamp.   Each vase is hand numbered on the bottom.
 SIZE:  9" high
 
We have one vase available --- it is #48.   It is pictured above.
This is one of the most beautiful and exquisite glass items produced by Fenton.
 
 
    Limited Edition of 350  
 
Introduced Spring 2008
Retired Spring 2008
 
 
Order:  #7817-3B       *       Price:  $695.00
 
 
2008 Limited Edition
 
"Golden Fur" Spout Pitcher
by Dave Fetty
 
Unique Design in Gold and Black 
  Size:  6" high
 
   Limited Edition of 500  
 
 
 
Introduced January 2008
Retired Spring 2008
 
 
#8973-54    *    $295.00
 
 
2007 Connoisseur Collection
"Circumthread" Vase by Dave Fetty
 
"Circumthread" Vase
by Dave Fetty & Frank Workman
 
Hot Black glass threading (oh, so thin!) goes round and round and round on this magnificent vase designed by glass artisans Dave Fetty and Frank Workman.
Only Fenton creates such a vase!
 
  Size:  9.5" high
 
    Limited Edition of 750  
 
Introduced Summer 2007
~  Retired September 2007 ~
 
*  Available   -  2 left  *
 
#8973-54    *    $295.00
 
2006 Connoisseur Collection
"Caribbean Day" Vase by Dave Fetty
Marked on bottom with Dave's special stamp
 
~ Only ONE Left in Stock ~
 
"Caribbean Day" Vase
by Dave Fetty
 
Glass artisan Dave Fetty developed a special process to create this spectacular vase, capturing the essence of the sea and sky of the Caribbean.
Multiple layers of crystal and powdered glass in white, blue, and green are carefully combined by Dave to produce this dramatic result when the piece is blown in a paste mould to eliminate seams.
No two will be exactly alike!
 
Size:  7.5 inches high
 
   Limited Edition of 750  
 
~ Retired December 2006 ~
 
Order:  #8199-B6     *     Price:  $295.00
 
 
"Ada's Feathered Purse" in Celeste Blue & Black
by Dave Fetty
~ 2004 Connoisseur Collection ~

   Limited Edition of 1500  

Fenton Glass Dave Fetty Purse - photo copyright 2009 CollectiblesRome

Fenton Glass Dave Fetty Purse - photo copyright 2009 CollectiblesRome
Master Craftsman Dave Fetty's love for his wife Ada inspired the creation of this delicate tribute - a graceful, feminine purse to cherish forever.
The process begins with a core of Milk Glass covered with Celeste Blue glass.   Black glass threads are then worked into the surface & carefully pulled to form the feathered appearance.   Black glass edging is applied & worked by hand before a smooth handle of Celeste Blue glass is added to complete this extraordinary work of art.
Size:  6.5 inches high
 
Our purses are even more special -  each is hand-signed by Tom Fenton.
 
Bottom has the Dave Fetty stamp with his signature, and the handles also have the Fetty stamp.
Hand numbered on the bottom, along with Tom Fenton's hand signed signature.
 
~ Retired in 2004 ~
 
ORDER:  #5035-K8X
 
PRICE WAS:  $245.00      *      NOW:  $196.00
 
 
 
"Whimsical Elephant"
Dave Fetty design
2004 Centennial Collection
Tom Fenton Signature

Fenton Glass Dave Fetty Elephant - photo copyright 2009 CollectiblesRome

Fenton Glass Dave Fetty Elephant - photo copyright 2009 CollectiblesRome

The Centennial Collection features a special glass treatment endorsed by one of the Fenton family members.  Tom Fenton has worked closely with Dave Fetty & his team of skilled glassworkers for many years.  To showcase the talents of Dave and some of our artisans, Tom has selected a whimsical off hand elephant.
This handsome animal is formed from a gather of Milk Glass rolled in Cobalt Blue frit before being covered with a layer of Crystal glass.   Black glass threads are then applied & pulled to create a feathered effect.   A black glass trunk & head are hand-shaped with special tools.   The finishing touch is the application of two lime green eyes & a slight pinch to replicate the elephant's tiny tail.
Size:  5.5 inches high
 
~ Retired October 2004 ~
 

 
Tom Fenton
Vice President, Manufacturing
Son of Frank M. Fenton
 
There is the special bottom stamp on the elephant by Dave Fetty.
The Elephant is hand numbered & hand signed by Tom Fenton.   
And ... it is also hand signed by his son, Scott Fenton.
 
ORDER:  #5036-D2X
 
PRICE WAS:  $185.00      *      NOW:  $148.00
 
 
 
PLEASE NOTE:
On some items, you will see "Retired".
That means Fenton is no longer making that item - we still have it available as long as it appears on our website.
 
~ All Sales Final on Retired Fenton Glass ~
 
 
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