Art Deco style was most obvious in the 1920s in buildings and typography and jewelry and furnishing designs. The Chrysler building has lovely vertical lines surmounted by curved ornate top. Design … [Read more...]
Two Epergne Styles from Viking Glass: Unusual Candle Holder/Epergne Center Vase Combo and a Flowerlite
I got this unusual candle holder at the Allegan flea market several years ago, the color is such a glorious rich green that I couldn't resist it. I figured it was Viking when I got it and later … [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...]
Glass Shows Are More than Adam to Windsor Depression Glass
Glass shows don't limit themselves to depression ware, the traditional Adam to Windsor patterns. We saw almost as much elegant glass - gorgeous work from Cambridge, Fostoria, Heisey and more - and … [Read more...]
Wow! Beautiful and Rarely-Seen Glass at the Depression Glass Show
Q. Why go to a glass show? A. See beautiful glass you will not see anywhere else. Go to a glass show to see - in just a few hours - glassware you will not find in a month of exploring antique … [Read more...]
Decorate with Warmth and Style – Vintage Candle Holders
What is more welcoming than a glowing candle? Now put that candle in an etched crystal candle holder from quality maker like Cambridge Glass - Wow. Imagine how these little glass flares … [Read more...]
Cambridge Diane – Etched Corinth Candle Holder, Unusual Piece in the 3900 Line
Cambridge used several lines for their lovely Diane etch; we showed the Martha sugar bowl in the last post and the stem 3122 before. They also used the 3900, Corinth shape, for a few pieces, notably … [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...]
Fostoria Century – Curlicues on the Rim and Curlicue Shapes
Let's take another look at Fostoria Century. Last week I shared pictures of a couple Heisey patterns that have similar curlicue rim designs, Lariat and Athena, but truly you are unlikely to mistake … [Read more...]
Since We’re On a Candle Kick – How About Romance?
Our last two posts talked about one of my favorite types of glass, candle holders. Glass was made to hold candles! The candle light flickers and sparkles and looks like it is part of the glass. … [Read more...]