Back in the 1930s, in fact into the 1970s, it was common for stores to offer Green Stamps. The idea was you got stamps for free with each purchase, and with enough stamps you could purchase all sorts … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Fostoria Chintz Etched Crystal Compote
Ready for the Glass Pick of the Week? It's this gorgeous Fostoria Baroque comport with the Chintz rose etch. Some people call these compotes, some comports. The name came from people using pieces … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week: Art Deco Green Center Handled Server Elegant Depression
It's Saturday again (already) and it's time for our weekly glass pick. Today's piece is one that combines some of my favorite things: Center handled server, green elegant depression glass with Art … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week: Cambridge Etched Cheese & Cracker Set
I love this piece. The color is gorgeous, a deep, rich amber. The etch is one of my favorites, Cambridge etch number 704, also called Windows Border. The piece is unusual, yet perfect for use today … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Fostoria Buttercup Etched Crystal Sugar Bowl
This week's pick is one of my favorite pieces, this Buttercup etched sugar bowl from Fostoria Glass. I like it because the shape is so simple and the etch is so pretty. It caught my eye last week … [Read more...]
Book Review: Elegant Glass of the Depression Era, Cathy & Gene Florence
Today on Facebook Elizabeth posted a bowl that looked so familiar, but I couldn't quite place it. Bowl was Cambridge, but what was that cutting? Have you had that experience? The book I used … [Read more...]
Friday Quiz Time! Name This Pattern! Hint… It’s Fostoria
No fair peeking at the photo caption now! Fostoria made this in crystal only and produced a full line up of dinnerware, stemware and accessories. They used the graceful Century blank for the … [Read more...]
Baskets with Flowers – Fostoria Florentine Etched Stemware
Baskets and flowers, what's not to like? I can think of several basket-themed patterns - Lorain depression glass, Tiffin Adam, and today's wonderful pattern, Florentine from Fostoria. … [Read more...]
Viking Multipurpose Candle Holder with Built in Christmas Green Vase
Viking Glass was known for their innovative shapes and on-trend colors. They made some interesting flowerlite pieces that held flowers and candles together. This is another of their combination … [Read more...]
More Candlelight – Tiffin Green Satin Spiral Elegant Depression Glass
True, it's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness, but why not do better and light a bunch of candles? Last post I showed two unusual crystal candle holders with curved handles. Today … [Read more...]