What you ask is a bouillon cup and why would anyone want one? Back in the day people served soup as a first course at more elaborate dinners. (Remember, many people in the upper middle and upper … [Read more...]
Fostoria Coin Ruby Red Glass Candle Holder
Last week we covered several of our stemware listings in honor of the upcoming holiday feasts. Much as I like vintage etched crystal goblets I was glad to finish the week up and move to a new topic. … [Read more...]
Bryce Swags and Scrolls Etched Crystal Goblets
Bryce Glass isn't the best known vintage elegant glass maker and that's a shame. Some of Bryce's etched patterns are wonderful and I buy them when I can. This particular design doesn't seem … [Read more...]
Unusual Stemware – Amethyst & Crystal Twisted Stem Goblets – Czechoslovakia Crystal
Isn't this unusual? Yesterday I showed off sherbets that would be perfect for Christmas with green bowls and clear stems. Today we have another two-color goblet, this time with a twisted amethyst … [Read more...]
The Perfect Holiday Stemware – Tiffin Killarney Green and Crystal
This is stemware week here and we're getting in the Christmas mood seeing our neighbors' decorations and the gift catalogs in the mailbox. To honor the upcoming Christmas parties and family visits, … [Read more...]
Why You’ll Enjoy Vintage Stemware – Fostoria Garland Etch
Isn't this a cute stem? The etch has two circular wreaths connected with swags to the floral design you can see facing you. I included a second photo below to show the wreath motif. Now, one thing … [Read more...]
Yes! Another Relish Tray – Fostoria Meadow Rose
Back in the 1960s and 70s everyone got at least one and usually several relish trays for wedding gifts, and for many of us growing up then, the relish trays were an indispensable part of Sunday … [Read more...]
Help for Esmeralda – Cambridge Achilles Glass Identification
Recently Esmeralda R contacted me for help identifying her glass. She found my Cambridge Rose Point etched stemware on the 3121 blank, which has the three knobs you see in this photo and is … [Read more...]
Eye Candy for Glass Lovers – Fostoria Versailles Green Bowl
I was thinking this evening about what are my favorite pieces and this is definitely in the running. This is stunning and the photo does not come close to showing how the deep green glass shows off … [Read more...]
Get Style and Pizazz with Vintage Stemware
Reason #9 to collect depression glass is that it is stylish! Here is a super example from Heisey Glass, a footed tumbler is gorgeous cut crystal. Vintage stemware can't be beat. It's going to make … [Read more...]