Isn't this pretty? It is line number 36 from New Martinsville Glass in a beautiful medium pink. It was sold to me as Cambridge and the photo wasn't too good so I was surprised and … [Read more...]
Now Starring…. Depression Glass or Is It Elegant Glass?
Recently Bill of Affordable Accoutrements, who writes the most enjoyable blog posts about his imaginative tablescapes, mentioned that he prefers elegant glass to depression glass. That got me … [Read more...]
Is Depression Glass On Trend for Weddings?
Is depression glass the new trend for weddings? Ami Elizabeth noted this trend in her blog post - that depression glass is perfect fit for our renewed desires for things that last and things … [Read more...]
Enjoy the Fireworks – Fostoria Glass Lido Etched Crystal
This is one of my favorite pieces. I love the beautiful etch that looks like a milkweed puff or fireworks. This is Fostoria's Lido etch, one of their 1940s patterns (1937 to 1954) so they used the … [Read more...]
Enjoy the Blues with Aurora Depression Glass
Now that's BLUE. You're looking at a blue depression glass creamer in the Aurora pattern from Hazel Atlas. This is one of the few patterns that made in this vibrant cobalt blue during the depression … [Read more...]
Enjoy Romance with Vintage Stemware
Every time I see this I imagine being with my sweetheart on a moonlit beach drinking champagne. There is something about vintage crystal stemware that is just so romantic. This particular … [Read more...]
Pretzel Depression Glass Indiana Line 622 – 1940s Glassware
Here's another of the more obscure depression glass patterns that actually dates to the 1940s from Indiana Glass. Collectors call this Pretzel - great descriptive name - and Indiana called it number … [Read more...]
Moonstone Opalescent Hobnail Depression Glass from Hocking
Whew. Back to glass from a quick foray into china. I like glass and I bet you do too. This pattern is called Moonstone and it is a later version of Hocking Glass' Hobnail … [Read more...]
Fostoria American Candy Dish Nappy
This is the last post in the candy dish series. This piece is a little different. It isn't called a candy dish, although that's how you would use it; it is called a nappy. I know, a … [Read more...]
How Classy Is This? Duncan Miller Sylvan Leaf Shaped Candy Dish
Isn't this a gorgeous dish? It looks just like a leaf with the stem curled up to form the handle. This Sylvan is from Duncan Miller Glass, who had the slogan "Loveliest Glassware in … [Read more...]