Depression and Elegant Glass

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  • Depression Glass
    • Index to Depression Glass Posts by Pattern
    • Identify Your Depression Glass Patterns with Photos – Pattern Identification Guide
    • Federal Depression Glass
      • Normandie
      • Patrician Spoke
      • Sharon Cabbage Rose
      • Other Federal Patterns
    • Hazel Atlas Depression Glass
      • Floral Poinsettia
      • Florentine #1 and #2 Poppy
      • Hazel Atlas Other Patterns
      • Royal Lace – Green, Pink, Blue and Clear
    • Hocking Depression Glass
      • Block Optic
      • Cameo Ballerina Depression Glass
      • Mayfair Depression Glass
      • Princess Depression Glass
      • Other Hocking Patterns
    • Jeannette Depression Glass
      • Cherry Blossom
      • Petal Swirl
      • Iris and Herringbone
      • Winsdor
      • Other Jeannette Patterns
    • Indiana Glass
    • Lancaster Glass
    • MacBeth Evans Depression Glass
      • American Sweetheart
      • Petalware Depression Glass White or Pink
    • US Glass
    • Other Depression Era Glass
    • Glass Colors – Pink, Green, Amber, Topaz, Blue and More
    • Vintage Tumblers & Swanky Swigs
  • Cambridge Glass
    • Cambridge Glass Pattern Photo Guide
    • Cambridge Diane
    • Cambridge Glass Rose Point
    • Other Cambridge Glass
  • Fostoria Glass
    • Fostoria Glass Patterns Photo Identification Guide
    • Fostoria Century
    • Fostoria Chintz
    • Fostoria Romance
    • Other Fostoria Glass
  • Elegant Glass
    • Elegant Glass Photo Gallery Identification Guide
    • Central Glass
    • Duncan Miller
    • Heisey Glass
    • Imperial Glass
    • Monongah Glass
    • Morgantown Glass
    • New Martinsville Glass
    • Paden City
    • Tiffin Elegant Glass
    • Viking Glass
    • Westmoreland
    • Other Elegant Glass
  • Glass Pieces
    • Cake Plates and Serving Platters
    • Candy Dishes
    • Center Handled Serving Trays
    • Comports and Compotes
    • Console & Serving Bowls
    • Dinnerware and Luncheon Ware
    • Mayo Sets
    • Pitchers
    • Vintage Glass Candle Holders
    • Vintage Relish Trays
    • Vintage Stemware & Goblets
  • Glass Tips and Guides
    • Gift Buying Guide – Collectible Glass
    • Glass Book Reviews
    • How to Buy Glassware
    • How to Clean Glass
    • How to Enjoy Your Glass
    • How to Sell Glass
    • Let’s Reduce Confusion
    • Reproductions and Fakes
    • Tips to Identify Glass
      • Pattern Guides
        • Birds
        • Spirals and Swirls
      • Why Collect Glass?
      • Tablescapes
        • Depression Glass Tables
        • Elegant Glass Tables
        • China and Crystal
        • Pink Saturday
          • Pink Depression Glass
          • Pink Elegant Glass
          • Pink China and Other
  • 1940s and Later
    • Glass Patterns from the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s Identification Guide
  • Let’s Go Antiquing
    • Tablescapes
      • Depression Glass Tables
      • Elegant Glass Tables
      • China and Crystal
    • Pink Saturday
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Candlelight for Christmas – Crystal Candlesticks from Westmoreland

November 21, 2012 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Westmoreland Line 1016 2-Handled Cut Crystal Candleholders

A few posts ago I showed a display at an antiques fair of candles, candles and more candles.  Gorgeous!  (You can read that post here:   Antiquing with Your Best Friend - Candle Holders … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vintage Glass Candle Holders Tagged With: Candle Holders, Elegant Glass

Antiquing with Your Best Friend – Fostoria, New Martinsville, Morgantown and More

October 24, 2012 by Kathy 2 Comments

Morgantown, TIffin and Fostoria Ann Arbor Antiques Fair

Several brave vendors set up displays - including glass - outside in tents at the Ann Arbor Antiques Fair last weekend.   (Yes, it rained.  It was cold.  And it was windy!  We are in Michigan and it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Let's Go Antiquing Tagged With: Buying Glass, Elegant Glass, Etched Elegant Glass, Fostoria Glass, New Martinsville Glass

Tip of the Week! Check Pitchers for Cracks and Damage

September 21, 2012 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Crackle Crystal Pitcher and Lid Depression Glass

It's time for Tip of the Week!  Let's look at pitchers and where to check for cracks. This pitcher is crackle elegant depression glass.  It's about 80 years old, so not surprising it has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How to Buy Glassware Tagged With: Amber Depression Glass, Buying Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Elegant Glass

Elegant Glass or Depression Glass? Which Do You Like?

September 20, 2012 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Do you like depression glass? The colors are rich and the patterns are striking. There's a lot to like! Do you like elegant glass? The workmanship is exquisite and the patterns stunning. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How to Enjoy Your Glass Tagged With: Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Elegant Glass, Etched Elegant Glass

Good Glass Site Day! Lily Ponds and Shallow Bowls for Flowers

August 29, 2012 by Kathy Leave a Comment

It's Wednesday and time to share an interesting article from other glass lovers.  You might remember I've shown off several lily ponds, or shallow bowls meant for flowers, over the years.  I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Console & Serving Bowls Tagged With: Console Bowls, Elegant Glass, Fostoria Trojan Etch

How to Store Your Glass Plates Safely

August 17, 2012 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Safe Storage for Elegant Glass Plates

Do you have elegant glass plates? Are they getting a little scratched up? If you use glass plates they will show some wear, but you can avoid putting extra wear on them due to stacking. Safe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How to Enjoy Your Glass Tagged With: Elegant Glass, Fostoria Glass

Depression or Elegant Glass? Art Deco Center Handled Server

July 21, 2012 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Paden City Art Deco Green Depression Glass Center Handled Server

Here's an interesting center handled server from the early 1930s. I can tell this is Paden City from the handle. The glass is nice but not great quality, a clear light green. What makes this one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Center Handled Serving Trays Tagged With: Center Handled Servers, Depression Glass, Elegant Glass

Easy Tips To Clean Elegant and Depression Glass

May 4, 2012 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Yesterday I noticed a Petalware plate had some odd yellow stuff on it.  You get that with glass.  Sometimes it will be old gum residue from a long-ago label, other times it's old dirt.  Sometimes it's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How to Enjoy Your Glass Tagged With: Blue Depression Glass, Elegant Glass

Little Treasures – Elegant Depression Glass Cups & Saucers

April 30, 2012 by Kathy 1 Comment

Fostoria Versailles Pink Cup & Saucer Set Elegant Depression Glass

One of the wonderful things you can do with depression glass is put small pieces on window ledges or those shelves in your kitchen or dining room. The glass is transparent letting the sun shine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How to Enjoy Your Glass Tagged With: Depression Glass, Elegant Glass, Etched Elegant Glass, Fostoria Glass, Pink Depression Glass

Fostoria Chintz – Elegant Glass by Candlelight

April 16, 2012 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Fostoria Chintz Etched Crystal Tall Baroque Single Candle Holder

Last post we started a series about Fostoria Chintz. Chintz is one of Fostoria's transitional patterns, spanning 30 years from World War 2 to the early 1970s.  It's still popular today, no … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fostoria Chintz Tagged With: Candle Holders, Elegant Glass, Etched Elegant Glass, Fostoria Glass

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Use Photos to Identify Your Glass

Depression Glass Photo Identification Guide

Depression Glass Index by Pattern

Fostoria Glass Photo Identification Guide

Cambridge Glass Photo Identification Guide

Everyday Glassware from 1940s to 1970s Photo Guide

Recommended Glass Reference Books

These are the books I use the most and recommend.  These are affiliate links which means I may receive a commission for purchases made through links.

Favorite Depression Glass Book 

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Depression Glass by Gene and Cathy Florence, 2007 edition 

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Depression Glass by Gene and Cathy Florence, 2010 edition

Favorite Elegant Glass Books

Elegant Glass: Early, Depression, & Beyond, Revised & Expanded 4th Edition Hardcover – July 28, 2013 by Debbie and Randy Coe

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Depression Glass, 19th Edition Hardcover – Illustrated, July 10, 2009 by Gene and Cathy Florence

Best for 1940s-1970s

Collectible Glassware From the 40s, 50s, 60s: An Illustrated Value Guide, 10th Edition – Illustrated, July 14, 2009 by Gene and Cathy Florence

Favorite Fostoria Books

Best Overall:  Fostoria: Its First Fifty Years Hardcover – January 1, 1972 by Hazel Marie Weatherman 

Best for Stemware:  Fostoria Stemware: The Crystal for America – January 1, 1994
by Milbra Long and Emily Seate

Best for Fostoria Tableware pre 1943:  Fostoria Tableware: 1924-1943 – January 1, 1999 by Milbra Long and Emily Seate

Best for Fostoria Tableware After 1943:  Fostoria Tableware: 1924-1943 – January 1, 1999 by Milbra Long and Emile Seate

 

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