More eye candy from the 2017 November Dearborn Glass Show coming right up! First is this lovely pink bowl from Paden City made 1929 to 1935. This is the Peacock and Wild Rose etch, choice and … [Read more...]
Tiffin Mid-Century Glass from November 2017 Show – Twilight and Banana Gold
Back in the 1960s the Scandinavian styles with curved lines and flowing shapes were all the vogue. Our glass companies followed the trends, as with this lobed bowl from Tiffin Glass we saw at the … [Read more...]
Lorain Depression Glass – How Hard Is It to Find?
Last post we looked at Lorain, Indiana Glass' pattern with mold-etched baskets and scrolls, so beautiful in green and yellow. I've had green in stock but oddly have seen yellow at shops more … [Read more...]
It’s Time for Flea Markets! 5 Tips to Buy Glass at Flea Markets
Flea Market Fun: 5 Tips to Shop Smart It's that time of year when flea markets sprout and we go forth to find great glass. Flea market shopping isn't for the faint of heart but yes, you … [Read more...]
Prices Over Time for Block Optic Pink Depression Glass
From my perspective prices and demand for depression glass peaked in the early-mid 2000s, after collectors collectors started buying online and before everyone rushed to clear stuff out of their … [Read more...]
Availability Over Time – Block Optic Pink Depression Glass
We've been looking at pink Block Optic depression glass as a pattern that has lots of interesting pieces and variations and is attractive with its Art Deco styling. Let's consider availability. I … [Read more...]
What Pieces Did Hocking Make? Block Optic Pink Depression Glass
Hocking made Block Optic for 4 years and it must have been popular because they produced a plethora of pieces. Gene Florence lists 56 different pieces in his Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression … [Read more...]
Block Optic Pink Depression Glass – Timeless Pattern Inspired by Art Deco
Art Deco was a huge influence on styles and designs in the Roaring 20s, and just as with today's trends, style choices from the with-it crowd reached the mass markets a little later. In the … [Read more...]
Collecting Fun – Block Optic Green, Yellow and Pink Depression Glass from Hocking
Let's continue our series on depression glass patterns that are fun to collect with Block Optic depression glass from Hocking. Remember we have 5 criteria for collectability: Pattern … [Read more...]
Hazel Atlas Fruits Depression Glass Pattern and a Mystery Piece
I was glad to find this Fruits green depression glass luncheon plate at an estate sale last month. It's a pretty piece, in perfect condition, and the design is clear and easy to see Center … [Read more...]