Hocking made Cameo depression glass for such a long time that they made a huge number of pieces - multiple bowls, tumblers, sherbets, sugars, even cups. One of the sets that could cause confusion is … [Read more...]
Stemware Identification – Cordials on Parade – Gene Florence Book Review
This book, Stemware Identification, Featuring--Cordials with Values, 1920s-1960s, by Gene Florence, shows page after page of small stems to help us identify our glass. Gene Florence collected … [Read more...]
Book Review – Depression Era Tiffin Glass
Tiffin made some gorgeous glass during the depression and this book captures some of that elegance. Depression Era Stems & Tableware: Tiffin (A Schiffer Book for Collectors), by Ed … [Read more...]
Cameo Green Depression Glass Stemware for Comparison – Goblet and Two Sherbets
It's the Sunday after Thanksgiving and I have something to be glad of. I finally finished listing all my Cameo green depression glass. This was a huge set I bought several weeks ago and have been … [Read more...]
Glass Book Report – Collectible Glass of the 1940s 50s 60s by Gene Florence
Gene Florence, author of the great series on depression glass and elegant glass, also penned this work, Collectible Glassware From the 40s, 50s, 60s: An Illustrated Value Guide to cover glass from the … [Read more...]
Cameo Ballerina Depression Glass Creamers and Sugars
Yes, these are the same pattern, Cameo, made by Hocking Glass in the depression. Hocking must have had fun making Cameo because you can find a myriad of pieces, including two styles of creamers … [Read more...]
Antiquing with Your Best Friend – Depression Glass and Viking
Last weekend's antique fair in Ann Arbor had sellers that specialized in smalls, including depression glass and Viking. ("Smalls" is antiquing-speak for smaller items, not furniture, such as glass, … [Read more...]
Antiquing with Your Best Friend – Fostoria, New Martinsville, Morgantown and More
Several brave vendors set up displays - including glass - outside in tents at the Ann Arbor Antiques Fair last weekend. (Yes, it rained. It was cold. And it was windy! We are in Michigan and it … [Read more...]
Tip of the Week! Check Pitchers for Cracks and Damage
It's time for Tip of the Week! Let's look at pitchers and where to check for cracks. This pitcher is crackle elegant depression glass. It's about 80 years old, so not surprising it has … [Read more...]
Book Report – Paden City Glass by Carrie and Jerry Domitz
I use Encyclopedia of Paden City Glass: Identification and Values reference book by Carrie and Jerry Domitz to identify Paden City Glass. They made so many etchings, and so many are obscure and not … [Read more...]