A few months ago Dave and I were in Macy's and I wandered over to the crystal stemware display. Boy, it sure was a lot smaller than when he and I got married! Department stores and nice jewelry … [Read more...]
Let’s Go to An Auction! Three Things to Know Before You Go
Dave and I used to go to auctions every chance we got to buy glass. It's fun and you can find some really neat, unusual pieces, maybe score a big bargain. You can also waste a lot of time, spend too … [Read more...]
Is Madrid the Only Candle Holder from Federal Glass in the Depression Era?
I've seen quite a few pieces of depression glass from Federal, lovely patterns like Patrician, Parrot, Sharon, Madrid, Diana, Raindrops, Columbia. And the ONLY one I could recall a candle holder in … [Read more...]
Depression Glass Candle Holders from Hocking – Queen Mary, Manhattan, Oyster and Pearl
I went through my depression glass book to research this post because once I counted past Queen Mary, Manhattan and Cameo I drew a complete blank on any other candle holders in Hocking depression … [Read more...]
Keep Your Green Beans Out of Your Mashed Potatoes! Depression Glass Grill Plates
Back in the day everyone ate meat and potatoes at dinner with cooked vegetables. Families could store carrots or turnips, root vegetables that keep well, but fresh vegetables like green beans in the … [Read more...]
Depression Glass Candle Holders – Iris, Floral and Windsor Little Gems from Jeannette
I love how candlelight looks with glass candle holders. The glass catches the light and it shines and glows and looks so warm and inviting. We're familiar with the elegant glass candle holders, … [Read more...]
Hazel Atlas Glass Identification and Value Guide by Gene and Cathy Florence – Book Review
We know Hazel Atlas from their wonderful depression era patterns: Royal Lace in green, pink and blue, Moderntone in glorious blue, Florentine 1 and 2 in green, yellow, pink and clear, plus Cloverleaf, … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week! Elegant and Depression Glass Juice Tumblers
How many tumblers have you gone through in your lifetime? If your family is like Dave and me, the answer is "a lot". For a long time we gave up on having matching glasses on the table, but once the … [Read more...]
The Three Keys to Identifying Glass: Mystery Solved, Another Glass Sleuthing Story
The keys to identifying glass are: Jan posted a cake plate on our Facebook page. When Jan posted this the little wheels started to turn. I've seen this, but where. The design is … [Read more...]
Bring Back Elegance! Fostoria Chintz Etched Crystal Comport for Candy or Nuts
It's Saturday and it's time for our weekly glass pick. This is a feature that's fun because I get to find a favorite piece and share it with you. We all get to enjoy pictures of beautiful vintage … [Read more...]