We don't see much Morgantown glass around here in Southwest Michigan. Fostoria, Cambridge, Paden City and New Martinsville/Viking seem more common at estate sales and malls - with one exception, … [Read more...]
Spirals and Swirls – Heisey and Monongah Patterns
We're at our final post about spirals and swirl patterns in vintage glass. We did not look at anything much before 1920, which left out a swath of Early American Pattern Glass with spiral designs … [Read more...]
Spirals and Swirls – Duncan Miller Spiral Flutes
For some reason Spiral Flutes, Duncan and Miller line #40, flies under the radar. You seldom will see it identified, in fact you aren't likely to come across it very often at all. I don't think it … [Read more...]
Not Just For The Birds – Tiffin Persian Pheasant Etched Stemware
One of the most interesting etched patterns by Tiffin is Persian Pheasant, made from the depression era into the early 1960s. Tiffin used several blanks for this gorgeous etch, the one shown … [Read more...]
Thistle, Thistle, Who Made This Thistle?
Both Central Glass and Tiffin / US Glass made an etched pattern called Thistle, and if there is any difference between the two, I sure can't see it. The only way to tell what Thistle you have is by … [Read more...]
What’s Pink and Twisted and Full of Light?
This Heisey Twist candle holder, that's what! Twist Pieces Some pieces of Heisey Twist make it look like a simple pattern with a skewed panel optic and flat sides like the candle holder, or … [Read more...]
Paden City Crow’s Foot – Elegant or Depression Glass?
If you have looked for Paden City glass in your favorite reference books you might be puzzled. Gene Florence lists Paden City's glass in his Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass, not with … [Read more...]
What Has Flowers, Is Pretty and Scarcely Known?
Paden City Ardith, that's what. Recently Lynn posted a comport asking for help. It is such a pretty piece, square-ish shape with pretty flowers etched on each corner, and in a soft clear … [Read more...]
Bryce Glass – Not So Well Known – Two Etched Patterns
I don't know much about Bryce Glass. They started in 1850 and eventually Lenox crystal bought the plant and the company. Their main facility was in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, which I actually … [Read more...]
Something Pink, Something Beautiful. Peacock and Wild Rose Pink Depression Glass Vase
It has been a very busy and sad couple of weeks and I missed sharing glass with you. Tonight I listed an exquisite, beautiful piece that I just have to rave about - I know you like gorgeous vintage … [Read more...]