Jeannette Glass produced their beautiful and popular Cherry Blossom pattern for a long time, from 1930 to 1939, far longer than most depression ware. The pattern is lovely with sprays of cherry … [Read more...]
How to Photograph Glass Part 3: Colored Glass
Let's be blunt. It is extremely difficult to get good photos that show glass patterns and are true to color, especially with pink and yellow transparent glass. Patterns, yes. Color, yes. Both … [Read more...]
Another Tip to Spot Reproduction Cherry Blossom Depression Glass
Yesterday I shared a tip for help you distinguish real Cherry Blossom depression glass from reproduction glass. I showed you a picture of the realistic looking leaves and cherries that the … [Read more...]
Cherry Blossom Depression Glass – Real vs. Reproduction Leaves
Everyone is anxious when they first start to collect a pattern like Cherry Blossom that has been reproduced. It's so hard. The books say things like "compared to the original pattern" or "much … [Read more...]
Afternoon Tea with Cherry Blossom Pink Depression Glass
I found the most interesting blog site. It's called Afternoon Tea Across America - Traveling Teapot and is a labor of love for the members. Each person takes turns to use and care for a small teapot … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Cherry Blossom Pink Depression Glass Sherbet
I found this Cherry Blossom sherbet hiding in a box of Jeannette depression glass. Way back in 2001, when I'd been working with glass for about two years, Dave and I attended an estate auction. The … [Read more...]
Real or Repro? Cherry Blossom Saucers
Tonight I have something for you from the Great Lakes Depression Glass Club meeting we went to yesterday. Jim Bistoff gave an excellent demonstration of a few of the fake Cherry Blossom … [Read more...]
Cherry Blossom Pink Depression Glass – Real or Repro?
Jeannette's Cherry Blossom pink depression glass is exceptionally pretty with the entrancing design of blossoms, leaves and cherries dangling from a stem. Sadly this popular pattern attracted … [Read more...]
How to Know Real Cherry Blossom Pink Depression Glass Butter Dish from a Fake
Quick! What is pink and beautiful with flowers all over? Jeannette's Cherry Blossom depression glass, that's what. Cherry Blossom was made through most of the depression, 1930 to 1939, an unusually … [Read more...]