We've looked at four depression era patterns that square (or square-ish), Lorain from Indiana, Columbia from Federal and Mayfair from both Fostoria and Hocking. Today let's look at another pattern … [Read more...]
Mayfair Squared – Two More Depression Era Glass Patterns
Last post we showed Federal Columbia and Indiana Lorain depression glass, two patterns with square (or square-ish) shapes. You can read that post here: Depression Glass Squared – Two Patterns with … [Read more...]
Depression Glass Squared – Two Patterns with Square Shapes
Normally plates are round, but back in the 1930s just as today, some manufactures made square shaped dinnerware. Let's look at wo patterns that feature square - or squares with cut off corners - from … [Read more...]
American Sweetheart – Decorated or Plain, It’s Beautiful
Several readers commented how lovely the Monax American Sweetheart plates were in the prior post. Let's look at some of the decorations you might find on American Sweetheart. Gold trimmed pieces … [Read more...]
Confusing Styles of American Sweetheart Plates
We have several styles of plates to enjoy with American Sweetheart. Like many patterns that were very successful when made originally, MacBeth Evans released variations of the common pieces. You … [Read more...]
Let’s Go Antiquing! Monongah, Soda Fountain, Mayfair and Lancaster Glass Finds
Deidra and I went antiquing Monday, Tuesday and Thursday this week looking for great glass finds. We didn't find a lot of great finds but we still had fun! Today we went to a huge store, … [Read more...]
Block Optic – Another Depression Glass Pattern with Lots of Choices
It used to be we found Block Optic at every flea market and antique mall, but lately it's been a bit scarce. It's a fun pattern, enjoyable to collect with many pieces in pretty colors and it won't … [Read more...]
More Lancaster Depression Glass – Sunshine / Lana and Debbra
We're continuing our tour through several patterns of Lancaster depression glass with two green pieces, a Lana two handled serving plate and a Debbra bowl. Lana is soft green with a satin finish and … [Read more...]
American Sweetheart Pretty in Pink MacBeth Evans Depression Glass
Last week we saw some MacBeth Evans translucent white and cream glass, Monax, Cremax and Ivrene, and it's time to share a look at their colored glass. MacBeth Evans is best known for American … [Read more...]
Royal Lace Pink Depression Glass Footed Sugar Bowl
A couple months ago we found a Royal Lace pink creamer and sugar set at an antique show and I didn't buy it. I didn't have a good feeling about the pieces although they appeared perfect and … [Read more...]