Isn't this pretty? It is line number 36 from New Martinsville Glass in a beautiful medium pink. It was sold to me as Cambridge and the photo wasn't too good so I was surprised and … [Read more...]
S Pattern Stippled Rose Depression Glass – Pattern Guide
Isn't this pretty with the band of stylized flowers and trailing leaf swags? This pattern is S Pattern, called Stippled Rose, and MacBeth Evans made it from 1930 to 1933. From what I've read, … [Read more...]
Fostoria Glass Green Loop Optic Vase
This is a neat vase that I almost didn't buy. A man at the local flea market sometimes saves special glass for me and this is one of those pieces. I didn't much want it, but he really wanted to … [Read more...]
Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Price Guides
Nice bowl, right? Yes, it is Duncan Miller Sandwich pattern, good quality glass, nice ground base, useful salad bowl, rather hard to find size, so on and so forth. So what's not to like? … [Read more...]
Which Block Optic Green Sherbet? Depression Glass Pattern Guide
This is a fun pattern but it's difficult to know exactly what pieces you need. Hocking Glass made a gazillion pieces in Block Optic green depression glass. In fact they made six different … [Read more...]
Tips from a Compulsive Depression Glass Shopper
OK, let me admit I am not completely compulsive about buying depression glass. I lured you to read this under false pretenses. Of course, what do you call it when you feel this urge, … [Read more...]
Fostoria Coin Ruby Red Glass Candle Holder
Last week we covered several of our stemware listings in honor of the upcoming holiday feasts. Much as I like vintage etched crystal goblets I was glad to finish the week up and move to a new topic. … [Read more...]
Depression Glass Guide – White Colored Glass Featuring American Sweetheart
We've had a couple posts about the wonderful depression glass colors - blue, green, clear, topaz yellow and blue - and it's time to look at white. I'll confess up front that I'm not a big white fan. … [Read more...]
Depression Glass Guide – Clear Depression Glass or Crystal
We all know depression glass is colored glass, but if you are looking for something different then consider clear depression glass. I'm not talking about the beautiful etched elegant glass or finely … [Read more...]
Top Tips to Collect and Enjoy Depression Glass. How to Get Started Collecting.
Last month we shared the Top 10 Reasons to Collect Depression Glass. OK, so you are convinced, but now what? How do you start with this fun hobby? There are so many patterns and pieces to choose … [Read more...]