There's a myth that depression glass is extremely valuable, especially pink depression glass. This is simply not true - for most pieces and most patterns - but there are a few patterns that are … [Read more...]
Went Antiquing Today – Florentine #2 Poppy Green Depression Glass
We went antiquing today at Jeffrey's Antique Mall and found lots of great stuff. I didn't buy much, just this Florentine Poppy green sherbet and some Tiffin Eldorado etched crystal tumblers. … [Read more...]
Royal Lace Rainbow of Colors – Depression Glass Fun
Royal Lace is a beautiful pattern that has the best elements of depression glass - gorgeous colors, lovely design, an array of interesting shapes and pieces. Hazel Atlas made this pattern from … [Read more...]
The Un-Jadeite – The Other Translucent Jade Green Glass
What's jade green, translucent, depression era glass but not Jadeite? Fenton's gorgeous jade translucent elegant glass. I've been wanting to see this for a while because it is truly a beautiful … [Read more...]
Pink Saturday – What’s Pink and Has Flowers All Over?
The answer? Jeannette's Floral Poinsettia pink depression glass. This is a big exuberant pattern that just makes you smile. Here is the pink sherbet, doesn't that make you want to get your ice … [Read more...]
Dancing the Night Away – Tablescape Thursday
Can you say depression glass? This week we have a table set for lunch with a full set of Cameo green depression glass. Cameo is one of the most popular patterns - people just love its beautiful design … [Read more...]
Antiquing with Your Best Friend – Watch Out for Repros!
When you go antiquing with your friends do you look out for each other and avoid repros? Of course you do. Friends help friends stay away from fakes. I have several pieces of reproduction Cherry … [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...]
Green Satin – Block Optic Frosted Depression Glass
Have you seen or felt satin depression glass? This cup is Block Optic green glass from the early 1930s that Hocking Glass treated with camphoric acid to give it the lovely frosted look. I've read … [Read more...]
Pink Saturday – Let’s Do the Twist
Remember the Twist? Chubby Checker popularized this strange dance in the 1960s, a time of many strange happenings. How about this Twist pink nut cup from Heisey Glass instead? Much nicer and much more … [Read more...]