Sometimes it's hard to know what glass you have. Fostoria marked very few of their pieces so unless you recognize the shape or the cutting or the etch it's going to be difficult to identify the glass … [Read more...]
Fancy Fun Friday – Frosted Green Depression Glass Measuring Cup
Welcome to this week's Fancy Fun Friday! Today we're showing something our grandmothers would have used to make their kitchen bright and appealing. Isn't this neat? It's a measuring cup and … [Read more...]
Lancaster Cane Landum Yellow Depression Glass
This is a neat piece that's not too common. Lancaster Glass made several patterns that look like etched glass, including this Cane Landrum design. The paisley motifs are raised to the touch - this … [Read more...]
How to Tell Fortune from Old Cafe Depression Glass by Hocking
Yesterday's Pink Saturday blog post featured Fortune pink depression glass. Did you know there is a very similar pattern called Old Cafe? It can be tricky to tell them apart. Here's the Old Cafe … [Read more...]
Detective Work for Glass Lovers – Pink Depression Glass Bowl
If you collect glass you probably have a piece or three that you never were able to identify. These dratted pieces linger on the shelf and wave at you when you walk by. I can hear them taunting me. … [Read more...]
High Fashion Art Deco to Make Your Weekend Special! Fancy Friday
If you've joined us for past Fancy Fridays you know my method: Meander through my glass looking for something that wants to be featured. I wasn't sure what fancy would catch my eye today but … [Read more...]
Book Reviews – Depression Glass Collectors Guides
Whether you collect glass or just enjoy buying a piece from time to time, it's more fun when you have an idea what you are buying. It can also save you a few headaches to have some knowledge about … [Read more...]
7 Key Factors that Make Glass Books Useful
Last post we talked about how important good reference books are whether you are a casual collector or serious. With a good book you know what you have. Today let's see what features to look … [Read more...]
How to Select Elegant and Depression Glass Collector Guides
I just started listing my older depression and elegant glass pattern guides and it made me realize that some of you may not know about these wonderful resources. Collectors divide glass into lots of … [Read more...]
Tribute and Thank You to Gene Florence – Pink Saturday
Tonight I want to do something special for Pink Saturday. Yes, this is a book with a pinkish red cover. The reason I'm showing this book is to honor and thank Gene Florence. Let me explain. I … [Read more...]