Here's a piece in our store that's from the same era as our Rose Point or Fostoria Chintz, but from a designer we associate with the Mid Century Modern style, Dorothy Thorpe. Let me share what I … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week: Art Deco Green Center Handled Server Elegant Depression
It's Saturday again (already) and it's time for our weekly glass pick. Today's piece is one that combines some of my favorite things: Center handled server, green elegant depression glass with Art … [Read more...]
More Candlelight – Tiffin Green Satin Spiral Elegant Depression Glass
True, it's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness, but why not do better and light a bunch of candles? Last post I showed two unusual crystal candle holders with curved handles. Today … [Read more...]
Candlelight for Christmas – Crystal Candlesticks from Westmoreland
A few posts ago I showed a display at an antiques fair of candles, candles and more candles. Gorgeous! (You can read that post here: Antiquing with Your Best Friend - Candle Holders … [Read more...]
Good Glass Site Day! Lily Ponds and Shallow Bowls for Flowers
It's Wednesday and time to share an interesting article from other glass lovers. You might remember I've shown off several lily ponds, or shallow bowls meant for flowers, over the years. I … [Read more...]
Depression or Elegant Glass? Art Deco Center Handled Server
Here's an interesting center handled server from the early 1930s. I can tell this is Paden City from the handle. The glass is nice but not great quality, a clear light green. What makes this one … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Give a Talk at the Depression Glass Club
I don't know whether I should be honored or not. The nice lady who runs the Great Lakes Depression Glass Club asked me to please present a program this fall and wouldn't I like to do one about center … [Read more...]
How Do You Know It’s a Cordial?
Just about every elegant glass company made a Laurel cutting of some sort. Some companies came up with clever names and some, well, some just called the pattern Laurel. Fostoria Laurel has thin … [Read more...]
Gorgeous Crystal Leaf Candy Dish – Duncan Miller Sylvan Glass
Today is one of my favorite pieces from our store, our Sylvan crystal two-piece candy dish from Duncan Miller. Duncan Miller made Sylvan swans and other nature shapes before they closed down in 1955. … [Read more...]
Flowers, Streamers and Bows – Fostoria for Fancy Fun Friday
Welcome to Fancy Fun Friday! Every week our blog party features something that's fun and just a little bit fancy. We all enjoy those small bits of fluff and frills and that's what we are … [Read more...]