Santa, aka Dave, brought me Rose Point this Christmas. When we first started using Rose Point stemware Dave liked them but he was perfectly happy with a goblet or two. Then we went to a glass show. … [Read more...]
Should We Buy This? Glass Buying Fun and Opportunities
I thought it would be fun to share with you how we approach glass buying. A bit of background to orient my world. I sell elegant and depression glass on eBay, Etsy and (eventually) here. We … [Read more...]
Three Steps to Check for Damage – I Didn’t Follow My Own Advice!
Here is how to check for damage: Visually inspect. Look for wear, obvious dings and dents, haze. Run your finger along the edge of the rim, the foot, all the seams. Run your finger along the … [Read more...]
All Worn Down – 3 Tips to Avoid Wear When You Buy Vintage Glass
Face it. If you use your glass it will get wear. But there are things you can do to minimize wear and keep your vintage glass in good condition. For one thing, start with glass that is in good … [Read more...]
Success! Finding the Perfect Cambridge Rose Point Relish Tray
I've been on a quest to find the perfect Cambridge Rose Point relish tray for a few years now. We have a perfectly good relish dish so we were able to be good and fussy. The perfect dish couldn't be … [Read more...]
Where Did All the Etches Go? Vintage Or Contemporary Etched Stemware
The last 20 years or so I've not seen much - or any - modern etched stemware for sale. Tonight Dave and I were at Macy's and (naturally) I drifted to the glass section to drool over the gorgeous … [Read more...]
Antiquing With Your Best Friend – Glass at Allegan Antique Show
Doesn't it feel grand when you get home again after a trip? I had another business trip this week where my route home takes me through a small town with a couple antique / gift shops. Today I just … [Read more...]
How Do You Display Your Collection?
I've been in homes that were decorated from floor to ceiling with the owner's passion - whether antiques, advertising, Star Trek, Coca Cola or glass - and in homes where the only hints to the owner … [Read more...]
Christmas 2012 Dinner – Rose Point, Argus and Blue Willow
This Christmas Dave and I used our Blue Willow dishes instead of the Franciscan Apple dinnerware we used in 2010 and 2011. (You can see our 2010 Christmas dinner table here.) Back when we got … [Read more...]
Tip of the Week – Vintage Stemware Shapes, 101
Tip of the Week! Stemware Shapes 101 Stemware, beautiful stemware. Goblets, sherbets, cordials, wines and parfaits. Where to start and how do you tell what you have? Goblets look like the … [Read more...]