Hocking's Pillar Optic is one of the patterns that you might be surprised to learn is depression glass. Hocking made it in green and pink from 1937 to 1942, and continued with either the same or … [Read more...]
Yes! Another Relish Tray – Fostoria Meadow Rose
Back in the 1960s and 70s everyone got at least one and usually several relish trays for wedding gifts, and for many of us growing up then, the relish trays were an indispensable part of Sunday … [Read more...]
Help for Esmeralda – Cambridge Achilles Glass Identification
Recently Esmeralda R contacted me for help identifying her glass. She found my Cambridge Rose Point etched stemware on the 3121 blank, which has the three knobs you see in this photo and is … [Read more...]
Eye Candy for Glass Lovers – Fostoria Versailles Green Bowl
I was thinking this evening about what are my favorite pieces and this is definitely in the running. This is stunning and the photo does not come close to showing how the deep green glass shows off … [Read more...]
American Sweetheart Monax Depression Glass Tidbit
A lot of depression glass patterns included tidbits in their line up which were meant to be fancy serving pieces for little cakes, tarts and candies. People use these for weddings, showers and open … [Read more...]
Depression Glass Guide – White Colored Glass Featuring American Sweetheart
We've had a couple posts about the wonderful depression glass colors - blue, green, clear, topaz yellow and blue - and it's time to look at white. I'll confess up front that I'm not a big white fan. … [Read more...]
Get Style and Pizazz with Vintage Stemware
Reason #9 to collect depression glass is that it is stylish! Here is a super example from Heisey Glass, a footed tumbler is gorgeous cut crystal. Vintage stemware can't be beat. It's going to make … [Read more...]
Fostoria Later Green Glass – Argus Vintage Stemware
Last week we talked about green depression glass and showed how it is a grass green, the color of green crayons. This Fostoria Glass Argus green water goblet is a later piece of glass, made in the … [Read more...]
Why Fostoria Meadow Rose Glass Is So Popular
I have a confession to make. When I first saw Fostoria Meadow Rose etched elegant glass in the glass reference books I didn't like it. It seemed wimpy. In person it is a peaceful beautiful patter … [Read more...]
What’s In a Name? Normandie Bouquet & Lattice Amber Depression Glass
Doesn't the name Normandie sound fancy? I did some research to write this post because I thought the name may have been drawn from the famous French ocean liner Normandie, however the vessel was … [Read more...]