June 27th, 2011 @ Kathy // No Comments
This is a neat piece that’s not too common. Lancaster Glass made several patterns that look like etched glass, including this Cane Landrum design. The paisley motifs are raised to the touch – this is mold etched, mass produced depression glass. Lancaster made glass that is right on the border between elegant glass, with its [...]
Category : Gift Buying Guide - Collectible Glass
January 20th, 2011 @ Kathy // No Comments
Antique glass is so romantic. You can hold it an imagine the families who owned it before you. You can think about the artisans who made the glass and about the way it was used and cherished. Plus some pieces are romantic all by themselves. This ebony black glass center handled server is a great [...]
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September 16th, 2010 @ Kathy // No Comments
Does vintage glass make a good gift? While I would like to say “Yes, of course it does (since I sell the stuff), let’s be realistic. Some people enjoy vintage crystal. Some people put it in their letters to Santa. Some people won’t like it or anything else you give them. And some folks – [...]
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August 12th, 2010 @ Kathy // No Comments
Do you have someone hard to shop for on your Christmas list? Is your mother-in-law a little picky about what she puts in her house? You won’t go wrong with a gift in perfect taste that is beautiful, functional and will create warm memories. Vintage glass candy dishes like the Cambridge Rose Point bowl shown [...]
Category : Gift Buying Guide - Collectible Glass
March 15th, 2010 @ Kathy // 2 Comments
This week I’m visiting our daughter and her family and that prompted this post. Our daughter collects Petal from Federal Glass and has an amazing collection of colors and shapes. She started this fun hobby about 10 years ago when we went to a flea market and she found an iridescent plate she loved. Since [...]
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March 14th, 2010 @ Kathy // No Comments
Vintage glassware is such a romantic collectible. Someone owned this before you; someone treasured it and now it is yours. What a wonderful way to have a connection to the past. Here is a shallow bowl in Fostoria’s well-named Romance etched crystal. Yes, Romance is the name of this pattern that has bouquets of flowers [...]
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March 7th, 2010 @ Kathy // No Comments
We all like to buy memorable wedding gifts, something to help the new couple build their lives together. But it’s hard to do. Vintage glass is a perfect way to add a connection to the past, give something unique that the couple can treasure. When you give vintage glass you give instant connection to the [...]
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February 22nd, 2010 @ Kathy // One Comment
Looking for that perfect large bowl for your specialty salad and want something out of the ordinary with looks and pizazz? When I look at this beautiful etched crystal bowl I think Caesar salad – you know, full of crisp romaine lettuce, all garlicky and crunchy croutons. The handles would make it easy to hold [...]
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November 22nd, 2009 @ Kathy // No Comments
Last week we covered several of our stemware listings in honor of the upcoming holiday feasts. Much as I like vintage etched crystal goblets I was glad to finish the week up and move to a new topic. So what’s up this week? This week marks the kickoff of the Christmas holiday and buying season [...]
Category : Gift Buying Guide - Collectible Glass
September 23rd, 2009 @ Kathy // No Comments
I enjoy different mugs for coffee and rotate among my seven or eight favorites. A set like this would be lots of fun for Christmas, whether for morning coffee, evening tea or mulled cider. We have a few Christmas mugs listed now to help you get into the holiday spirit and these make great gifts. [...]
Category : Gift Buying Guide - Collectible Glass
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