When Chris P asked "Is there such a thing or is either Elegant Glass or Depression Glass?" that inspired a series introducing elegant glass and depression glass. After all, there are new folks … [Read more...]
What Is Depression Glass? Myths and Misconceptions
Last post we talked about what depression glass is. Made in the 1930s, mass produced, usually dinnerware or luncheon sets and often made as product give-aways or premiums. You can read … [Read more...]
What Is Depression Glass? Introduction to Colored Glassware Depression Era
Chris P asked a question on Facebook about depression glass and elegant glass that reminded me we haven't had a post about the basics of this wonderful glass for too long. Let's start with depression … [Read more...]
Tiffin Elegant Depression Glass Etched with Birds – Pheasants and More
Birds are flocking to my feeder this winter. It's already been zero here with lots of snow and they get hungry! Like most of us, I like birds. Glass companies did too, and used birds in many … [Read more...]
Pheasants and Mystery Birds – Elegant Glass Etched Patterns Featuring Feathered Fowls
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...]
Where Have All the Etches Gone? Contemporary Crystal Stemware
A few months ago Dave and I were in Macy's and I wandered over to the crystal stemware display. Boy, it sure was a lot smaller than when he and I got married! Department stores and nice jewelry … [Read more...]
Hazel Atlas Glass Identification and Value Guide by Gene and Cathy Florence – Book Review
We know Hazel Atlas from their wonderful depression era patterns: Royal Lace in green, pink and blue, Moderntone in glorious blue, Florentine 1 and 2 in green, yellow, pink and clear, plus Cloverleaf, … [Read more...]
The Three Keys to Identifying Glass: Mystery Solved, Another Glass Sleuthing Story
The keys to identifying glass are: Jan posted a cake plate on our Facebook page. When Jan posted this the little wheels started to turn. I've seen this, but where. The design is … [Read more...]