When my Mom and Dad died I was responsible to handle their estates. One thing that seemed to work well was to give everyone a chance to say what items they particularly valued, that they would … [Read more...]
Where Did All the Etches Go? Vintage Or Contemporary Etched Stemware
The last 20 years or so I've not seen much - or any - modern etched stemware for sale. Tonight Dave and I were at Macy's and (naturally) I drifted to the glass section to drool over the gorgeous … [Read more...]
Let’s Reduce Confusion! Florentine Poppy #1 and #2 Depression Glass Plates and Bowls
We've explored the differences between Florentine Poppy #1 and #2 for tumblers, sherbets, cups, creamers and sugars. Let's take one last pass through with plates and bowls. You can read … [Read more...]
Madrid Depression Glass or Indiana Recollection Reproduction – Let’s Help Mary Decide
Mary posted pictures of two Madrid light pink bowls and asked for help to evaluate which is real and which - if any - is a reproduction. Madrid can be hard to tell apart. Federal made Madrid in … [Read more...]
Let’s Reduce Confusion: Florentine Poppy #1 and #2 Cups, Sherbets and Cream Soups
I almost forgot that I didn't write about Florentine Poppy #1 and #2 depression glass cups, sherbets and cream soups yet. Prior post here covered tumblers, which are pretty easy to differentiate … [Read more...]
Let’s Reduce Confusion! Rose Cameo and Cameo Depression Glass Patterns
Here's another in our series about look-alike patterns, this time clarifying two depression glass patterns that even have similar names: Rose Cameo by Belmont Tumbler and Cameo by Hocking … [Read more...]
Comport, Compote, What’s In A Name? Vintage Crystal Cut Pedestal Dish
What would you call this footed glass piece with a round, cupped top like a shallow bowl and a smaller foot? Is this a comport? A compote? How about a pedestal candy dish, the cheese dish to a cheese … [Read more...]
Let’s Reduce Confusion! Florentine #1 and #2 Poppy Depression Glass Part 1
Way back in 2000 I saw an ad in the paper for depression glass. Wow. Judy had a whole bunch of depression glass including yellow Florentine #2 tumblers like these: That small purchase started … [Read more...]
Glass Identification Help – The Glass Candlestick Book – Candle Holders
This past week Darlene posted two candle holders on my Facebook page for identification help. I wanted to walk you through how I used my reference books to help Darlene. This candle holder from … [Read more...]
Red, White and Blue – Royal Ruby Glass for the Fourth of July
It's the 4th of July and what better way to celebrate than with ruby red glass? Anchor Hocking made a plethora of pieces in their rich shade of red glass they trademarked "Royal Ruby". People today … [Read more...]