Do you want to go to a glass show? Shows only come around once or twice a year so you'll want to be prepared to get the most out of each one. Here are 5 tips to make your time most enjoyable. We'll … [Read more...]
Spirals and Swirls – Duncan Miller Spiral Flutes
For some reason Spiral Flutes, Duncan and Miller line #40, flies under the radar. You seldom will see it identified, in fact you aren't likely to come across it very often at all. I don't think it … [Read more...]
What Is Elegant Glass and How Does It Differ From Depression Glass?
Our last blog post What Is Elegant Glass? Introduction to Beautiful Handcrafted American Crystal introduced elegant glass, that fine quality crystal made partially by hand. You can find elegant … [Read more...]
What Is Elegant Glass? Introduction to Beautiful Handcrafted American Crystal
When Chris P asked "Is there such a thing or is either Elegant Glass or Depression Glass?" that inspired a series introducing elegant glass and depression glass. After all, there are new folks … [Read more...]
Book Review Monday – Depression Era Glass by Duncan
Depression Glass by Duncan (Schiffer Book for Collectors) by Leslie Pina is a cross between one of those big coffee table books where you ooh and ah over the pictures and a glass guide. Duncan Miller … [Read more...]
Gorgeous Crystal Leaf Candy Dish – Duncan Miller Sylvan Glass
Today is one of my favorite pieces from our store, our Sylvan crystal two-piece candy dish from Duncan Miller. Duncan Miller made Sylvan swans and other nature shapes before they closed down in 1955. … [Read more...]
Fancy Fun Friday Duncan Miller Crystal Swan Candy Dish
What's your fancy this week? How about a Duncan Miller crystal swan candy dish? Duncan Miller made swans for candy, swans for flowers, crystal swans, colored swans, big swans, little swans and … [Read more...]
Getting Fancy – Duncan Miller Canterbury Condiment Tray
What is this you ask? It's too small for a relish tray but it's obviously something. Welcome to the world of fancy glass. This little piece is the Canterbury crystal four-part condiment set … [Read more...]
Tablescape Thursday: Friendly China and Elegant Crystal
Thank you for joining my friends for a casual dinner with 1950s classic chic. Thank you to Susan from Between Naps on the Porch and friends for this fun Tablescape Thursday. Today we are … [Read more...]
How Classy Is This? Duncan Miller Sylvan Leaf Shaped Candy Dish
Isn't this a gorgeous dish? It looks just like a leaf with the stem curled up to form the handle. This Sylvan is from Duncan Miller Glass, who had the slogan "Loveliest Glassware in … [Read more...]