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...]
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...]
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...]
Fostoria Glass Chintz Etched Crystal Water Goblet – Vintage Stemware
We always have Fostoria's Chintz etched glass in stock. And I have several of the tall water goblets. So why didn't I sell any to Christmas shoppers this year? Because they were in a box and not … [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...]
Fostoria Glass Green Loop Optic Vase
This is a neat vase that I almost didn't buy. A man at the local flea market sometimes saves special glass for me and this is one of those pieces. I didn't much want it, but he really wanted to … [Read more...]
Neodymium Orchid Lavender Color Changing Glass – Cambridge Heatherbloom
Isn't this a pretty thing? It's even nicer in person. This light pink amethyst color is called Heatherbloom and what makes this so interesting is that the glass changes color slightly … [Read more...]
Glass Pattern Guide – Fostoria Heather Etched Crystal
Isn't this a pretty design? The etch is Fostoria's Heather, blooming all over a small 2-part Century relish. There are other heather etches that look a little like this, but Fostoria's is … [Read more...]
How to Add Pizazz to Your Entertaining
Years ago glass makers produced two part ensembles to use for cheese and crackers. The bottom plate was big enough to hold many crackers and one put a cheese ball or spread in the raised center … [Read more...]