Depression glass is colored glass, right? Yes, well mostly. As we talked about recently clear depression glass has its own charms. Clear glass aside, when we think depression glass we think colors. … [Read more...]
Depression Glass Guide – Clear Depression Glass or Crystal
We all know depression glass is colored glass, but if you are looking for something different then consider clear depression glass. I'm not talking about the beautiful etched elegant glass or finely … [Read more...]
Top Tips to Collect and Enjoy Depression Glass. How to Get Started Collecting.
Last month we shared the Top 10 Reasons to Collect Depression Glass. OK, so you are convinced, but now what? How do you start with this fun hobby? There are so many patterns and pieces to choose … [Read more...]
Depression Glass Guide – Topaz Yellow Colored Glassware
Yellow must have been a popular color during the depression because depression glass manufacturers made several patterns in yellow and makers such as Fostoria did extensive lines in topaz. So … [Read more...]
Depression Glass Guide – Blue Depression Glass
More people like blue than any other color and that's true in glassware too. But blue glass is relatively uncommon, especially depression glass, so you need to know what to look for. The piece we … [Read more...]
I’m Getting that Fall Warm Feeling – More Amber Glass to Enjoy
Fall hit with a vengeance today - it's cold, dreary and wet - and these are the days that turn our minds to fires flickering in the fire place, warm colors, friends, apple cider. Amber colored glass … [Read more...]
Enjoy the Fall with Amber Gold Depression Era Glass
When the leaves turn color and it gets cold we all look for warm colors and richer hues. But as we get ready for Thanksgiving or look to decorate with harvest themes we may lack choices in our … [Read more...]
Fostoria Glass Pattern Guide – Baroque Fleur De Lis
Notice the little molded fleur de lis on the side of this pretty crystal creamer. When you see fleur de lis, think Fostoria Baroque. (The fleur de lis are the plume shapes by the bottom. The name … [Read more...]
Depression Glass Guide – Sherbets, Champagnes and Vintage Stemware
Let's talk about sherbets and champagnes and champagne sherbets. You've noticed that there seem to be a zillion names for different shapes of goblets - wines, waters, goblets, ice tea, so on - and … [Read more...]
Super Color Combo – Cranberry and White – More American Sweetheart Depression Glass
It's Friday! Another week nearly done and the wonderful weekend blossoming. I do like Fridays! Last weekend I bought a set of American Sweetheart white depression glass. MacBeth … [Read more...]