I get overwhelmed when I'm surrounded by beautiful things like this hall full of depression glass. It's like this huge, wonderful curtain just opened and it's delightful to wander through and … [Read more...]
What’s Pink and Twisted and Full of Light?
This Heisey Twist candle holder, that's what! Twist Pieces Some pieces of Heisey Twist make it look like a simple pattern with a skewed panel optic and flat sides like the candle holder, or … [Read more...]
Antiquing Fun – Oops! Watch Out for Reproductions!
We did not see many reproduction depression glass pieces on our antiquing jaunts this month, only a small fraction of the beautiful glass that dealers had displayed with care were fakes. On the … [Read more...]
Antiquing Road Trip – Last Day in Indiana
We did a lot of antiquing the last two weeks! Even though I've been blogging for several years I still have a hard time remembering to take pictures - too busy oohing and aah-ing - even though I took … [Read more...]
Real or Reproduction? Madrid or Recollection Amber Cup?
Real or fake? We found several pieces of reproduction Madrid at antique malls this week. Some came with the original box, marked Recollection, others you had to know what you were seeing. One … [Read more...]
Three Tips for a Successful Auction Trip
We've covered how to select an auction and what to take and how to spend those precious minutes beforehand inspecting the offerings. (Those posts are linked below.) Today let's cover what to do at … [Read more...]
Antiquing Fun – Take Time to Ooh and Aah!
Are you getting the antiquing bug? I am! Let's look at a few pieces of glass that caught my eye at the depression glass show, pieces that you might not see anywhere else! These first … [Read more...]
Curvy Rims and Curly Designs – Patrician Spoke Depression Glass
Federal Glass had a way with curved rims and curly motifs. Patrician plates all have this lovely curved and scalloped rims. The mold etched design is so simple. There is a wheel in the center … [Read more...]
7 Things You Must Bring for a Successful Auction
Do you know what to bring to an auction? Here's a quick list that will make your time fun, comfortable and successful! 1. Bring a Chair Antique or consignment auctions usually have … [Read more...]
How to Buy Glass at Auctions and Not Get Ripped Off
Our last two posts covered some auction basics: Read to learn auction terminology and how to find good auctions in your area. Today let's learn abut protecting yourself from disappointing … [Read more...]