Viking Glass was known for their innovative shapes and on-trend colors. They made some interesting flowerlite pieces that held flowers and candles together. This is another of their combination … [Read more...]
Book Review – Depression Era Tiffin Glass
Tiffin made some gorgeous glass during the depression and this book captures some of that elegance. Depression Era Stems & Tableware: Tiffin (A Schiffer Book for Collectors), by Ed … [Read more...]
Cameo Green Depression Glass Stemware for Comparison – Goblet and Two Sherbets
It's the Sunday after Thanksgiving and I have something to be glad of. I finally finished listing all my Cameo green depression glass. This was a huge set I bought several weeks ago and have been … [Read more...]
More Candlelight – Tiffin Green Satin Spiral Elegant Depression Glass
True, it's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness, but why not do better and light a bunch of candles? Last post I showed two unusual crystal candle holders with curved handles. Today … [Read more...]
Candlelight for Christmas – Crystal Candlesticks from Westmoreland
A few posts ago I showed a display at an antiques fair of candles, candles and more candles. Gorgeous! (You can read that post here: Antiquing with Your Best Friend - Candle Holders … [Read more...]
Glass Book Report – Collectible Glass of the 1940s 50s 60s by Gene Florence
Gene Florence, author of the great series on depression glass and elegant glass, also penned this work, Collectible Glassware From the 40s, 50s, 60s: An Illustrated Value Guide to cover glass from the … [Read more...]
Cameo Ballerina Depression Glass Creamers and Sugars
Yes, these are the same pattern, Cameo, made by Hocking Glass in the depression. Hocking must have had fun making Cameo because you can find a myriad of pieces, including two styles of creamers … [Read more...]
Antiquing with Your Best Friend – Candle Holders All Sparkly
I love candle light, especially candles gently shining off gorgeous crystal candle holders. We found a dealer, Raven Net from Wisconsin, with a spectacular display of candle holders in our … [Read more...]
Antiquing with Your Best Friend – Depression Glass and Viking
Last weekend's antique fair in Ann Arbor had sellers that specialized in smalls, including depression glass and Viking. ("Smalls" is antiquing-speak for smaller items, not furniture, such as glass, … [Read more...]
Antiquing with Your Best Friend – Fostoria, New Martinsville, Morgantown and More
Several brave vendors set up displays - including glass - outside in tents at the Ann Arbor Antiques Fair last weekend. (Yes, it rained. It was cold. And it was windy! We are in Michigan and it … [Read more...]