Line 3400 is one of the blanks Cambridge used for Apple Blossom, Rose Point, Wildflower and many more etches and decorations. Let's look at it. First a disclaimer. I sometimes confuse Cambridge … [Read more...]
Elegant Glass Trimmed with Gold
We've all seen china with gold trim, with delicate gold lines around the rim or heavier gold in the design. Back in the day elegant glass makers also used gold to jazz up their glass offerings, … [Read more...]
Sherbets – Once Ubiquitous Glass
I recall reading a quote - I think made from a Fostoria executive in the 1970s - saying that their best selling drinking glasses were water goblets and sherbets. I remember buying a wedding gift of … [Read more...]
I’m Going to Miss Antiquing! National Depression Glass Show in 2019 Photos
We recently moved from Michigan to the sunny Caribbean and one thing I've found already is... Ta Da! There is a dearth of glass shows, antique malls, used junk stores, estate sales, meaning, no glass … [Read more...]
Antiquing at the Pink Elephant – Hunt for Elegant and Depression Glass
How do you not stop at an antique mall with a giant pink elephant standing guard outside? Last month we stopped at the Pink Elephant antique mall in Livingston Illinois and a second mall a little … [Read more...]
Cambridge Rose Point Wine, Ice Tea and Water Goblets – How to Tell them Apart
Back in the day wine goblets were small - about 2-3 ounces - quite different from the large tall goblets we see today. Cambridge used their Rose Point etch on stemware for every size and purpose one … [Read more...]
Rose Point to the Rescue!
How do you serve strawberries with chocolate dip? How about using beautiful Rose Point crystal? Dave bought me this set at a depression glass show to use for cheese and crackers. In fact it is … [Read more...]
Cameo Patterns in Elegant Glass: Tiffin Cherokee Rose and Cambridge Rose Point
One of the enduring glass pattern motifs is a central, small design surrounded by swags or flower sprays. We see small cameo motifs in depression glass, such as the wonderful Cameo design itself … [Read more...]
Finding Rose Point and Candle Holders at Antique Shows
Spring is creeping closer! And that means we're only a month (or so) away from antique shows and outdoor flea markets and sales of all sorts. Last summer my friend Loren and I went to the Allegan … [Read more...]
Vintage Crystal Ruffled Bowls Work Great for Salad!
You've probably seen vintage bowls with ruffled rims and maybe you wondered how useful that style could be. Dave gave me a ruffled bowl for Christmas and I can say from experience that it works great … [Read more...]