This creamer is Florentine #1 or Poppy green depression glass from Hazel Atlas. Hazel Atlas made two shape with the same mold etched flower design, Florentine #1 and Florentine #2. This is a popular … [Read more...]
What Is It? Fostoria June Etched Topaz 2-Handled Bowl / Whipped Cream / Sweetmeat
Here is one of those pieces that is almost impossible to pin down. Yes, it is Fostoria's June etched elegant glass. Yes, it is topaz glass of the depression era. But is it the whipped cream bowl or … [Read more...]
How to Be Un-Depressed! American Sweetheart Depression Glassware
Life has its ups and downs, and during the Great Depression many people had more downs than ups. One of the ways companies enticed careful housewives to buy their products was to include premiums … [Read more...]
Jeannette’s Floral Poinsettia Pink Depression Glass – What’s that Flower?
Here's a depression glass pattern that has a bit of controversy about the design. This is Jeannette's Floral, which is nicknamed Poinsettia. The design is big flowers and pointed leaves with … [Read more...]
Finally! I got some Princess Pink Depression Glass Listed
Yes, I know, a sherbet. Not the most exciting piece of glass to list, but it was in the box, the photo was cleaned up, so why not. I did get a few snazzier pieces listed too, like the Princess pink … [Read more...]
Bought Pretty Princess Pink Depression Glass Yesterday
Last week I wrote about buying Princess pink depression glass from a lady in Lansing. I mentioned being concerned about the glass condition because Princess has point that can get nicked easily. I met … [Read more...]
Hocking Mayfair Open Rose Pink Depression Glass
In yesterday's post about taking care of depression glass we showed a Hocking Mayfair pink depression glass sherbet that was all nasty haze from water spotting. I thought you ought to see what a … [Read more...]
How to Take Care of Your Depression Glass – Tips for Happy Use
Isn't this sherbet icky? And it's a shame because this is Hocking's Mayfair pink depression glass, one of the nicer patterns. I bought this at an estate auction where it was wet and you could not … [Read more...]
Fostoria Glass Versailles Green Etched Console Bowl
I showed off a piece of our Fostoria Versailles blue etched glassin a recent post which is stunning. Today I finally got some of our green Versailles listed and it is just gorgeous. The green … [Read more...]
Beautiful Fostoria Versailles Etched Palm Leaf Blue Elegant Glass
Here is another piece of Fostoria's Versailles etched elegant glass. This design is pretty in pink but comes to life in this wonderful azure blue. The color is soft but sparkles with life and is … [Read more...]