We're continuing our tour through several patterns of Lancaster depression glass with two green pieces, a Lana two handled serving plate and a Debbra bowl. Lana is soft green with a satin finish and … [Read more...]
American Sweetheart Pretty in Pink MacBeth Evans Depression Glass
Last week we saw some MacBeth Evans translucent white and cream glass, Monax, Cremax and Ivrene, and it's time to share a look at their colored glass. MacBeth Evans is best known for American … [Read more...]
Royal Lace Pink Depression Glass Footed Sugar Bowl
A couple months ago we found a Royal Lace pink creamer and sugar set at an antique show and I didn't buy it. I didn't have a good feeling about the pieces although they appeared perfect and … [Read more...]
Lancaster Glass – More Designs and Colors of the Depression Era
Last post we showed Cane Landrum and Petal, two of the Lancaster Glass patterns you may find out antiquing. Besides Petal, Lancaster made several blanks with curvy rims and scalloped points and use … [Read more...]
Lancaster Glass – Lovely Designs and Colors of the Depression Era
Recently I wrapped a Lancaster Cane Landrum topaz 2-handled plate for a customer and once more was struck by the exquisite designs and colors from Lancaster. I've only had a smattering of Lancaster - … [Read more...]
Three Tips to Shop Craigslist for Depression Glass
Have You Looked Here to Find Depression Glass? One place I found quite a few sets of depression glass was on Craigslist. Usually the sellers inherited the glass and didn't want it. Most knew they … [Read more...]
Scott’s Rainbow Depression Glass – Colors Galore!
Scott sent me this picture of their Easter table set for 19 people. I love how he mixed colored glass from several patterns, including depression glass and more modern pieces. How many … [Read more...]
White Depression Glass from MacBeth Evans – Monax, Cremax and Ivrene
You either love milk glass or you detest it. I'm in the second camp, just cannot get into opaque when glass is meant to be beautifully transparent. However, even I find MacBeth Evan's translucent … [Read more...]
More Depression Era Colored Glass from Diamond Glassware
Besides the Adams Rib pieces discussed yesterday (post here and page here) I have had only three pieces that I knew were from Diamond Glassware in our store over the last 15 years, a Victory … [Read more...]
Lovely Glass from Diamond Glassware – Adams Rib
I just posted another page about a glass pattern, this one about Adams Rib. Adams Rib isn't so well known as some patterns, but it is well worth getting acquainted! The pattern and color are … [Read more...]