Aunt Polly is one of the very earliest depression glass patterns, dating to the late 1920s in iridescent, green or blue. The colors are beautiful, a clear rich blue or light, lively green. We have … [Read more...]
Ovide Depression Glass – Plain Shapes from Hazel Atlas
Hazel Atlas made Ovide in transparent green, black and white Platonite and Platonite with intriguing decorations from 1930 to 1935, then in the 1940s and 50s in solid colors over Platonite. This … [Read more...]
Pink Waterford Waffle Depression Glass
Hocking used their lovely, clear pink glass to make their Waterford glass in the waning years of the depression. You can see from my photo that the groves and raised diamonds catch the light and … [Read more...]
Waterford Waffle Crystal Depression Glass Goblet from Hocking
Nope, not fine Irish crystal, not at all. Hocking Glass made this pattern, called Waterford, during the depression and into the 1940s, mass produced in either crystal (aka clear) and pink. The … [Read more...]
Use Your Imagination and Empathy with Vintage Glass
With all the glass reference books available one might think we know everything there is to know about some patterns or makers. But we don't. Even with catalog sheets and detailed photos or price … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why I Like Floral Poinsettia Depression Glass
Floral is one of my favorite patterns. Let's see 5 reasons why it's one of the top patterns for collectors. Reason #1 Floral is Beautiful Flowers and leaves, what's not to like? … [Read more...]
Fostoria Oriental Etch – Flying Peacocks and Leaves on Glass
Fostoria Glass's lovely Oriental etch features peacocks, leaves and branches. Some of the peacocks fly away and some perch and all have lavish tails and wings. You can easily remember Oriental … [Read more...]
Fire King Swirl Dinnerware – Heat Proof Glass from Anchor Hocking
Fire King, which was Anchor Hocking's brand for glass baking items, also made dinnerware. We used to see many pieces of their Shell and Swirl patterns when we shopped for glass. Shell and Swirl are … [Read more...]
Swanky Swigs – Darling Kiddie Cups for Adults Too
Some of the cutest Swanky Swigs feature baby animals playing with their toys called Kiddie Cups. Each one has two baby animals with toys that look just like them. This first one has a kitten holding … [Read more...]
Two Monongah Glass Patterns – Art Deco and Flowers
Monongah made high quality etched and cut crystal, mostly stemware, until the Hocking Glass company purchased them in 1928. In fact Hocking’s popular Cameo pattern is mold-etched design based on … [Read more...]