This is a true story that happened this evening. I had the sherbet below listed on eBay as Bryce etch 410. It looked like Bryce pieces we had a couple years ago, although the stem shape wasn't quite … [Read more...]
Book Report Monday! Fostoria Glass by Ann Kerr
Here's a book on Fostoria Glass that is a little different than the others available. Ann Kerr combines stemware and dinnerware in this volume and covers the etched and cut decorations. She covers … [Read more...]
Rare Glass and Memories: Doric & Pansy Ultramarine Butter Dish
Here's a rare piece, the butter dish from Jeannette in their luscious ultramarine teal glass. The pattern is called Doric and Pansy. The design combines pansies with a stylized Doric motif. The … [Read more...]
Tip of the Week! Check Pitchers for Cracks and Damage
It's time for Tip of the Week! Let's look at pitchers and where to check for cracks. This pitcher is crackle elegant depression glass. It's about 80 years old, so not surprising it has … [Read more...]
Elegant Glass or Depression Glass? Which Do You Like?
Do you like depression glass? The colors are rich and the patterns are striking. There's a lot to like! Do you like elegant glass? The workmanship is exquisite and the patterns stunning. … [Read more...]
Book Report – Paden City Glass by Carrie and Jerry Domitz
I use Encyclopedia of Paden City Glass: Identification and Values reference book by Carrie and Jerry Domitz to identify Paden City Glass. They made so many etchings, and so many are obscure and not … [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...]
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...]