Recently Bill of Affordable Accoutrements, who writes the most enjoyable blog posts about his imaginative tablescapes, mentioned that he prefers elegant glass to depression glass. That got me … [Read more...]
Is Depression Glass On Trend for Weddings?
Is depression glass the new trend for weddings? Ami Elizabeth noted this trend in her blog post - that depression glass is perfect fit for our renewed desires for things that last and things … [Read more...]
Enjoy the Blues with Aurora Depression Glass
Now that's BLUE. You're looking at a blue depression glass creamer in the Aurora pattern from Hazel Atlas. This is one of the few patterns that made in this vibrant cobalt blue during the depression … [Read more...]
Pretzel Depression Glass Indiana Line 622 – 1940s Glassware
Here's another of the more obscure depression glass patterns that actually dates to the 1940s from Indiana Glass. Collectors call this Pretzel - great descriptive name - and Indiana called it number … [Read more...]
Moonstone Opalescent Hobnail Depression Glass from Hocking
Whew. Back to glass from a quick foray into china. I like glass and I bet you do too. This pattern is called Moonstone and it is a later version of Hocking Glass' Hobnail … [Read more...]
Fostoria American Candy Dish Nappy
This is the last post in the candy dish series. This piece is a little different. It isn't called a candy dish, although that's how you would use it; it is called a nappy. I know, a … [Read more...]
Heisey Glass Lariat Crystal Low Caramel Candy Box
Now that we're nearly done eating the Christmas candy and facing the annual New Year's time to consider dieting, let's look at candy dishes. After all, Valentine's Day is right around the corner … [Read more...]
Vintage Stemware – Central Glass Thistle Etched Goblet
I'm partial to Central Glass etched patterns - they have a flowing grace you can see on this cocktail stem. Central went out of business in the early depression years and all their beautiful glass is … [Read more...]
S Pattern Stippled Rose Depression Glass – Pattern Guide
Isn't this pretty with the band of stylized flowers and trailing leaf swags? This pattern is S Pattern, called Stippled Rose, and MacBeth Evans made it from 1930 to 1933. From what I've read, … [Read more...]
How to Get Glass Identification Help
It can be tough figuring out what you have. If you have mystery glass and you want to sell it, where do you go. If you have a few pieces and want more, how do you find them. Let me … [Read more...]