Blank? Etch? Huh? It's time to reduce confusion with those oddball glass terms. A glass blank is the basic shape, the design of the piece of glass before any decorations. … [Read more...]
Adventures in Identifying Glass – Heisey Dutchess Etched Sherbet
Isn't this a pretty etched sherbet? I liked the basket and swag etch a lot and bought it without any idea what pattern it is. I had this for a couple years and went through all my books, looked … [Read more...]
Black Heart Elegant Depression Glass for Valentines Day
Antique glass is so romantic. You can hold it an imagine the families who owned it before you. You can think about the artisans who made the glass and about the way it was used and cherished. Plus … [Read more...]
Make Elegant Desserts Even More Special
If you're serving Death By Chocolate or home made cream puffs or cupcakes all decorated for Valentines Day, wouldn't you like to use a plate that is as special as your dessert? We have a good … [Read more...]
Really Neat Snacking Glass – Cheese & Cracker Sets
Do you like cheese and crackers? Or dip and veggies? Here's a neat way to combine your love of vintage with your yummy snacking. Elegant glass makers made sets of a medium plate and a … [Read more...]
Buy a Gift, Get a Gift for You – Vintage Stemware
Do you like vintage stemware? Do you like getting something extra that's a little special gift for you when you buy a gift? I just listed a couple sets of vintage stemware that give you two gifts - … [Read more...]
Let’s Reduce Confusion – Cambridge Glass Plates Chantilly Etch
Do you ever get confused by the different line numbers with Cambridge Glass? What's Martha? What's 3900? 3500? Gadroon? Yikes, there are so many different shapes and the only way to keep them … [Read more...]
Real or Repro? Cherry Blossom Saucers
Tonight I have something for you from the Great Lakes Depression Glass Club meeting we went to yesterday. Jim Bistoff gave an excellent demonstration of a few of the fake Cherry Blossom … [Read more...]
Entertaining Tip – Add Style with Crystal Plates
Go take a look at the plates you like to use for serving dessert after dinner. Are they different from your china sets or regular dinnerware? Dessert plates are your opportunity to break a few … [Read more...]
Does Vintage Crystal Make Good Christmas Gifts?
Does vintage glass make a good gift? While I would like to say "Yes, of course it does (since I sell the stuff), let's be realistic. Some people enjoy vintage crystal. Some people put it in their … [Read more...]