Yesterday my friend Loren and I went to the first Allegan antiques show of 2013. This is a huge market with about 200 vendors, half inside and half out. It was a bright, sunny day, just … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Lorain Basket Green Depression Glass Cup
It's Saturday again and this will be a busy one for me. How about you? Lots planned this Memorial Day weekend? Our glass pick is a cup from Indiana Glass in the Lorain pattern. Be sure to check … [Read more...]
Two Lovely Blue Elegant Depression Glass Pieces – Identification Requests
This week several people asked for help identifying their glass and I was glad to recognize the design for a few of them. Two especially stood out for being a little unusual; both were lovely … [Read more...]
Miss America Pink Depression Glass and Memories
I found the most poignant blog post today. The writer, Terri Smith is a wedding photographer and her blog is full of photos of blissful brides and grooms. This post is a little … [Read more...]
Let’s Reduce Confusion – Doric and Pansy Children’s Size vs. Adult Cups and Saucers
When you were little, did you have a set of doll dishes? (Or for the guys, did your sister have a set?) I did. Mine were the pieces from two sets, a few plates made in Japan and a few pieces of … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Normandie Amber Depression Glass Pitcher
I was gardening today drenched with bug spray because the mosquitoes are horrific, never seen them this bad. It felt so good to come in, wash up and sit down here in my cool office with my glass to … [Read more...]
Another Tip to Spot Reproduction Cherry Blossom Depression Glass
Yesterday I shared a tip for help you distinguish real Cherry Blossom depression glass from reproduction glass. I showed you a picture of the realistic looking leaves and cherries that the … [Read more...]
Cherry Blossom Depression Glass – Real vs. Reproduction Leaves
Everyone is anxious when they first start to collect a pattern like Cherry Blossom that has been reproduced. It's so hard. The books say things like "compared to the original pattern" or "much … [Read more...]
Florentine Poppy Amber Depression Glass or a Reproduction?
Bob contacted me about his pitcher. The design is Florentine #2 or Poppy, a depression glass pattern from Hazel Atlas. Bob was excited that he may have found a previously-unknown piece, … [Read more...]
Winter is Back! Quick, Set the Table for Springtime
Would you believe it's in the low 40s here in the middle of May? And it's supposed to get down to the low 20s tonight? I like winter just fine - from December to mid March. After that it's time for … [Read more...]