Today we have a small table setting with just a few pieces of elegant glass. The plates are cut crystal from Seneca Glass and the etched water goblets are from Cambridge and the combination makes a … [Read more...]
Pink Saturday – Miss America Coming Down the Runway
Here she is... Miss America. Miss America depression glass that is. Welcome to Pink Saturday. Today we have one of the most beloved depression glass patterns, Miss … [Read more...]
Tablescape Thursday – Patrician Amber and Trojan Topaz
Today let's revisit two of our amber / topaz yellow glass tables, the Patrician amber depression glass dinnerware and Fostoria Trojan topaz luncheon set. These are bright and sunny sets that will … [Read more...]
Inner Rim Roughness – How to Check Your Glass for Damage
Today we went to an antique mall that had a gorgeous green Royal Lace console bowl in a case. I didn't ask to see it up close because there was obvious roughness on the inner rim even seeing it … [Read more...]
Pink Saturday – Cambridge Glass Decagon Sherbet Liner
Quick! What do you call those little plates that go on the left just above your fork? Bread and butter plates, right? If you have china dinnerware, then yes, bread and butter plates. If you … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Family Appreciate Your Glass Collection Part 2
Earlier blog post I told the story of the older couple who sold me their Cameo depression glass because "their daughters didn't want it". The couple never used the glass so no one had memories tied … [Read more...]
How to Help Your Family Appreciate Your Glass Collection Part 1
Let me share a sad story with you and suggest how you can avoid the same thing happening to you. This weekend I bought a set of green Cameo depression glass like the grill plate pictured. The … [Read more...]
Movie Time – How to Tell Depression Glass from Elegant Glass
This Vernon cup is clear depression glass - but it looks etched. How can you tell when etched-looking glass is depression glass vs. etched elegant glass? One method is to feel the design. Is the … [Read more...]
Pink Saturday – Normandie Bouquet & Lattice Depression Glass
Today's Pink Saturday post is about a personal favorite, Normandie or Bouquet and Lattice pink depression glass. I've a fond spot for this pattern since I purchased very first piece of depression … [Read more...]
Tablescape Thursday – Petal Swirl and Dolores Crystal
Welcome to Tablescape Thursday. Today we have something different for you, a table full of ultramarine teal depression glass and Tiffin cut crystal stemware captured in photos and a video. The … [Read more...]