I thought it would be fun to share with you how we approach glass buying. A bit of background to orient my world. I sell elegant and depression glass on eBay, Etsy and (eventually) here. We … [Read more...]
Cameo Dancing Girl Depression Glass Plates – So Much Variety!
Don't you love the variety in depression glass colors, shapes and patterns? We find variety even within the larger patterns. Multiple cup shapes, tumblers, sherbets, bowls, even plates - glass … [Read more...]
Low Ruffled Bowls from Cambridge Glass – Elaine and Roselyn
We've been fortunate to have two of Cambridge's low, ruffled four-footed bowls to offer our customers. This first one is Elaine - notice the diagonal scroll in corner between the flower blossom … [Read more...]
What Is A Line Number?
Have you ever seen a listing online for a piece of glass that says "line number thus and so"? The line number is the shape that the glass company used to catalog its pieces. Another term is "blank". … [Read more...]
American Sweetheart – Decorated or Plain, It’s Beautiful
Several readers commented how lovely the Monax American Sweetheart plates were in the prior post. Let's look at some of the decorations you might find on American Sweetheart. Gold trimmed pieces … [Read more...]
Confusing Styles of American Sweetheart Plates
We have several styles of plates to enjoy with American Sweetheart. Like many patterns that were very successful when made originally, MacBeth Evans released variations of the common pieces. You … [Read more...]
Let’s Go Antiquing! Monongah, Soda Fountain, Mayfair and Lancaster Glass Finds
Deidra and I went antiquing Monday, Tuesday and Thursday this week looking for great glass finds. We didn't find a lot of great finds but we still had fun! Today we went to a huge store, … [Read more...]
Storing Stemware – Upside Down or Right Side Up?
Which way do you store your drinking glasses? Right side up or upside down? My Rose Point stemware that is our personal set is stored in a glass-fronted bookcase right side up. Why does it make … [Read more...]
Fostoria Romance Etched Crystal Bowl
Fostoria lists this cute little bowl as the mayonnaise bowl in their Romance pattern. Even allowing for larger families, it seems like a lot of mayonnaise! The bowl itself is just under 5 … [Read more...]
Block Optic – Another Depression Glass Pattern with Lots of Choices
It used to be we found Block Optic at every flea market and antique mall, but lately it's been a bit scarce. It's a fun pattern, enjoyable to collect with many pieces in pretty colors and it won't … [Read more...]