I found this Cherry Blossom sherbet hiding in a box of Jeannette depression glass. Way back in 2001, when I'd been working with glass for about two years, Dave and I attended an estate auction. The … [Read more...]
Crystal, Milk Glass and More – Antiquing Together in Downtown Kalamazoo
Last time Dave and I went antiquing we saw so many neat things that it's taking me a while to show them to you! Here are the previous posts in case you missed them: Elegant Glass and More – … [Read more...]
Let’s Go to the Glass Show! Depression and Elegant Glass Galore
Last summer Deidra and I went to the National Depression Glass Association annual show. We had a blast! We wondered beforehand whether it was worth the 3 hour drive since there were "only" 32 … [Read more...]
What Do You Think? Has Depression Glass Lost Its Zing?
I came across an interesting article today that wondered where all the glass went that used to be so prominent in antique malls and flea markets. The author wondered depression glass has lost its … [Read more...]
How to Sell Elegant and Depression Glass Part 5. How to Ship Glass.
In case you missed the earlier posts that covered steps to sell your glass, please see Part 1. It is important to identify your glass. The post gives suggestions for reference books … [Read more...]
Fostoria Tableware 1924-1943 Glass Collector’s Guide Long and Seate
Fostoria Tableware: 1924-1943 is an outstanding guide to Fostoria glass made from 1924 to 1943, the era when Fostoria set the mark for combining exquisite designs with good marketing. Fostoria … [Read more...]
Elegant Glass and More – Antiquing Together in Downtown Kalamazoo
Last weekend Dave and I went antiquing at a small mall in downtown Kalamazoo. We found a display case full of beautiful depression glass in the front of the store and then wandered through the rest … [Read more...]
Book Review: Elegant Glass of the Depression Era, Cathy & Gene Florence
Today on Facebook Elizabeth posted a bowl that looked so familiar, but I couldn't quite place it. Bowl was Cambridge, but what was that cutting? Have you had that experience? The book I used … [Read more...]
Beautiful Depression Glass – Antiquing Together in Downtown Kalamazoo
Saturday Dave and I went antiquing in downtown Kalamazoo. Right inside the door is a tall display case in front of the window. The booth owner has some lovely depression glass and she … [Read more...]
Glass Book Review: Heisey Glass 1896-1957 by Neila and Tom Bredehoft
I used to go to auctions where the auctioneers called every piece of pretty glass "Fostoria' - unless it was marked with that H in a Diamond for Heisey. Heisey Glass has a mystique about it yet there … [Read more...]