It's time for a face off between the two most common shapes for Rose Point goblets, the 3121 and the 3500 blank. Since number lines mean nothing to most of us, let's give them nicknames. In … [Read more...]
Book Report Monday! New Martinsville Glass
New Martinsville Glass is a puzzler. Glass authors can't agree on how to handle their wares. Is it depression glass? Is it elegant glass? Gene Florence includes Radiance and Moondrops in his … [Read more...]
Vintage Glass is Memories
Why do you like vintage glass? I'm passionate about it and here's why. It's truly beautiful. Exquisite designs, good workmanship, interesting shapes, colors and patterns. I love beautiful things … [Read more...]
Tip of the Week! How to Measure Glass Plates
How would you measure the Rose Point plate in the picture below? It is 8 inches across the flat sides and about 8 1/2 inches if you measure scalloped edge to scalloped edge. Try to always … [Read more...]
Good Glass Site Day! Lily Ponds and Shallow Bowls for Flowers
It's Wednesday and time to share an interesting article from other glass lovers. You might remember I've shown off several lily ponds, or shallow bowls meant for flowers, over the years. I … [Read more...]
Book Report Monday! Super Easy Depression Glass Guide
Have you ever had a problem with a glass book where you really could not tell what the pattern looks like? Or you have a piece of glass, you narrowed it down to Old Cafe or Fortune but you're … [Read more...]
Book Review Monday – Depression Era Glass by Duncan
Depression Glass by Duncan (Schiffer Book for Collectors) by Leslie Pina is a cross between one of those big coffee table books where you ooh and ah over the pictures and a glass guide. Duncan Miller … [Read more...]
How to Store Your Glass Plates Safely
Do you have elegant glass plates? Are they getting a little scratched up? If you use glass plates they will show some wear, but you can avoid putting extra wear on them due to stacking. Safe … [Read more...]
Name This Piece! Fostoria Century Glass
Sometimes the glass companies must have run out of names. Take this piece. It's obviously meant as a little bonbon or little decorative dish to hold candy or float flowers. But what do you call it? … [Read more...]
Fostoria American vs. Other Patterns – Glass Site of the Week
Is this real or fake? I learned a few basic tips to tell real Fostoria American from look-alikes and you can too. One place to start your education is with the Glass and Pottery Sellers Association … [Read more...]