Here's an interesting center handled server from the early 1930s. I can tell this is Paden City from the handle. The glass is nice but not great quality, a clear light green. What makes this one … [Read more...]
Tip of the Week! Display Your Glass
How many of us have our favorite glass hidden away in a cupboard? We tell ourselves it is for safe keeping, but really, do you see it there or enjoy it? Let's display the glass so you can enjoy … [Read more...]
Monongah Secretaries Primrose – Two Times Lucky
Here's an unusual pattern from one of the obscure glass companies, Monongah. Monongah was a casualty of the Great Depression. Hocking Glass took them over - in fact we owe our lovely Cameo depression … [Read more...]
Depression Glass – Why Are There Fakes?
We've been talking about real, fake and reissued depression glass. Why would someone try to make and sell fakes? One of the most reproduced patterns is Cherry Blossom from Jeannette Glass. The … [Read more...]
Depression Glass – Real, Fake or Reissue?
Let's talk about why depression glass patterns were reproduced or reissued. Someone saw a popular item and decided to make fakes for profit. These are counterfeits, made on purpose with the intent … [Read more...]
Reproductions, Reissues and Variations in Depression Glass
We all worry about reproductions when we buy depression glass. But really, how worried should we be? Are repros that ubiquitous? Should you not collect depression glass because of … [Read more...]
How to Identify Your Cambridge Glass – Four Good Websites
This goblet is easy to identify as it is one of Cambridge Glass best known patterns, Chantilly. Oh, but wait, there is a similar pattern, Elaine, also from Cambridge. How can you identify your glass? … [Read more...]
Easy Tips To Clean Elegant and Depression Glass
Yesterday I noticed a Petalware plate had some odd yellow stuff on it. You get that with glass. Sometimes it will be old gum residue from a long-ago label, other times it's old dirt. Sometimes it's … [Read more...]
Little Treasures – Elegant Depression Glass Cups & Saucers
One of the wonderful things you can do with depression glass is put small pieces on window ledges or those shelves in your kitchen or dining room. The glass is transparent letting the sun shine … [Read more...]
Fostoria Chintz – Elegant Glass by Candlelight
Last post we started a series about Fostoria Chintz. Chintz is one of Fostoria's transitional patterns, spanning 30 years from World War 2 to the early 1970s. It's still popular today, no … [Read more...]