Isn't this pretty? Heisey Glass was known for the quality of their stemware and their elegant etchings and one of the most popular is this fine Orchid etch. Orchid is a plate etching, meaning the … [Read more...]
Romance of Vintage Glass – Fostoria Glass Etched Pitcher
Here is a stunning example of etched vintage elegant glass, the Fostoria Romance etched footed pitcher. Fostoria Glass made pitchers in many of their popular etched patterns and this one is a … [Read more...]
Pink Saturday – Central Glass Scott’s Morning Glory
Well, what do we have here for Pink Saturday? This is a hard to find water goblet from Central Glass in pink, perfect for our weekend. Central went out of business in 1939, a victim of the great … [Read more...]
Pop Quiz – Rose Point or Not? Three Similar Patterns
Today it's time for a pop quiz. Here are three pieces of etched crystal, all made about the same time period, and all featuring roses, swags and center medallions in their design. Can you identify … [Read more...]
Entertaining Tip – Add Style with Crystal Plates
Go take a look at the plates you like to use for serving dessert after dinner. Are they different from your china sets or regular dinnerware? Dessert plates are your opportunity to break a few … [Read more...]
Does Vintage Crystal Make Good Christmas Gifts?
Does vintage glass make a good gift? While I would like to say "Yes, of course it does (since I sell the stuff), let's be realistic. Some people enjoy vintage crystal. Some people put it in their … [Read more...]
Last Gasp of Summer – Tiffin Glass Fuchsia Etched Crystal
Some of you still have summer but fall is in the air here in mid-Michigan. Nights are cold and the tree tips are turning. Let's enjoy a last gasp of summer with fuchsia flowers dancing on … [Read more...]
How to Upgrade Your Martinis with Rose Point Crystal
An elegant meal. A drink before dinner. Have you ever noticed that everything tastes better when you serve it with panache? Whether you like your drinks stirred or shaken try using vintage crystal … [Read more...]
Perfect Christmas Gifts for That Hard to Shop For Person
Do you have someone hard to shop for on your Christmas list? Is your mother-in-law a little picky about what she puts in her house? You won't go wrong with a gift in perfect taste that is beautiful, … [Read more...]
Tablescape Thursday – Enjoy Crystal Cut and Etched
Today we have a small table setting with just a few pieces of elegant glass. The plates are cut crystal from Seneca Glass and the etched water goblets are from Cambridge and the combination makes a … [Read more...]