We had company visiting this week and went antiquing several days. (I'm antiqued out!) Most days we found a few pieces of depression or elegant glass in patterns I carry in my store, which makes the … [Read more...]
American Sweetheart Monax Depression Glass Tidbit
A lot of depression glass patterns included tidbits in their line up which were meant to be fancy serving pieces for little cakes, tarts and candies. People use these for weddings, showers and open … [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...]
Super Color Combo – Cranberry and White – More American Sweetheart Depression Glass
It's Friday! Another week nearly done and the wonderful weekend blossoming. I do like Fridays! Last weekend I bought a set of American Sweetheart white depression glass. MacBeth … [Read more...]
How to Be Un-Depressed! American Sweetheart Depression Glassware
Life has its ups and downs, and during the Great Depression many people had more downs than ups. One of the ways companies enticed careful housewives to buy their products was to include premiums … [Read more...]
How to Identify Depression Glass Patterns – Adams Rib Case Study
Eeek! Not more candleholders! Yes, more candleholders, but these tell a story. We went to a big flea market in Clare, Michigan a few weeks ago and got these candleholders. So what are they? … [Read more...]
More American Sweetheart Depression Glass Coming Up!
We've talked before about the way I buy glass, which is from local flea markets, estate sales and eBay. Locally I can usually find elegant glass but depression glass in good condition is getting … [Read more...]