When my Mom and Dad died I was responsible to handle their estates. One thing that seemed to work well was to give everyone a chance to say what items they particularly valued, that they would … [Read more...]
Cup Plates – American Glass Collectibles
Claude Ann suggested I write about cup plates, about which I knew almost nothing. That meant a trip to Google to do some research. Plus Claude Ann sent me some information that helped. Before … [Read more...]
Fostoria Glass Chintz Etched Crystal Sugar Bowl – Glass Pick of the Week
Our pick this week is a small, unassuming piece from Fostoria Glass, the Chintz individual sugar bowl. I came across this last week and was struck by how a simple object embodies so much beauty and … [Read more...]
Old Cafe Depression Glass from Hocking – Ribs Wide and Thin
Christopher posted a question on our Facebook, www.DepressionGlassFun.com about an Old Café clear candy dish he had with a cutting. He wondered how rare this was. I have had a couple of these with the … [Read more...]
Serve Your Cake in Style – Vintage Glass Cake Plates In Several Styles
My favorite Mayfair pink cake plate has tab handles and three small feet to keep it off the table. This Shaggy Rose plate from Indiana is green depression glass, similar to the Mayfair except … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Mayfair Pink Depression Glass Cake Plate Open Rose – Serve in Style
My Mom made a cake every Friday, always from scratch and a layer cake. It was a tradition that my Dad would frost the cake just before supper. To this day a layer cake says "Friday" and "special" to … [Read more...]
Basket Motifs and Designs on Mold Etched Depression Glass
Last post we looked at a few favorite etched stemware patterns with basket motifs. Today let's see how our depression glass makers used the same motifs in their wares. One of the loveliest … [Read more...]
More Basket Etches – Elegant Glass Urns and Flowers Etched Stemware
I love big bouquets of flowers and baskets spilling over with flowers, don't you? Our glass companies knew they had a winner when they used baskets in their design motif. Last week I … [Read more...]
Time For Something Lovely – Fostoria Versailles Pink Console Bowl – Glass Pick of the Week
This week we're going for elegant! This beautiful bowl has the folded over shape that reminds me of a mushroom. It is from Fostoria, in their classic Versailles etch on the Fairfax … [Read more...]
Simple and Elegant! Add Good Looks with Elegant Crystal Plates
You can get a stunning effect when you combine clear glass plates with other pieces. Whether you slip a crystal plate under china to add a bit of sparkle, or you use a combination like this one with … [Read more...]