Last post I shared three elegant glass patterns that have birds in their designs, Peacock and Wild Rose by Paden City, Bird O'Paradise by Lippincot Glass and Oriental by Fostoria. You can read that … [Read more...]
Peacocks, Pheasants, Birds of a Feather – Etched Glass Patterns
Recently I showed you my latest glass acquisition, this Peacock and Wild Rose etched pink vase from Paden City. It's a beautiful piece. Most of us like birds. And glass makers, naturally, … [Read more...]
Glass Decorating Techniques – Colored Glassware Depression Era and Later
We're all familiar with colored glass, from gorgeous stained glass, to colored vases, to glass colored red or green, blue, pink or yellow. How did our favorite glass companies in the 1930s make … [Read more...]
Let’s Reduce Confusion! Florentine Poppy #1 and #2 Depression Glass Plates and Bowls
We've explored the differences between Florentine Poppy #1 and #2 for tumblers, sherbets, cups, creamers and sugars. Let's take one last pass through with plates and bowls. You can read … [Read more...]
Let’s Reduce Confusion: Florentine Poppy #1 and #2 Cups, Sherbets and Cream Soups
I almost forgot that I didn't write about Florentine Poppy #1 and #2 depression glass cups, sherbets and cream soups yet. Prior post here covered tumblers, which are pretty easy to differentiate … [Read more...]
Let’s Reduce Confusion! Rose Cameo and Cameo Depression Glass Patterns
Here's another in our series about look-alike patterns, this time clarifying two depression glass patterns that even have similar names: Rose Cameo by Belmont Tumbler and Cameo by Hocking … [Read more...]
Comport, Compote, What’s In A Name? Vintage Crystal Cut Pedestal Dish
What would you call this footed glass piece with a round, cupped top like a shallow bowl and a smaller foot? Is this a comport? A compote? How about a pedestal candy dish, the cheese dish to a cheese … [Read more...]
Let’s Reduce Confusion! Florentine #1 and #2 Poppy Depression Glass Part 1
Way back in 2000 I saw an ad in the paper for depression glass. Wow. Judy had a whole bunch of depression glass including yellow Florentine #2 tumblers like these: That small purchase started … [Read more...]
Red, White and Blue – Royal Ruby Glass for the Fourth of July
It's the 4th of July and what better way to celebrate than with ruby red glass? Anchor Hocking made a plethora of pieces in their rich shade of red glass they trademarked "Royal Ruby". People today … [Read more...]
Let’s Reduce Confusion – Doric and Pansy Children’s Size vs. Adult Cups and Saucers
When you were little, did you have a set of doll dishes? (Or for the guys, did your sister have a set?) I did. Mine were the pieces from two sets, a few plates made in Japan and a few pieces of … [Read more...]