Last post we showed Fostoria Melrose, one of the late 1920s etches that has a lattice motif. Today let's have Beverly take the stage. (Here is the post: Fostoria Melrose Etched Crystal Stemware … [Read more...]
Fostoria Melrose Etched Crystal Stemware 1920s Beauty
Fostoria made several etched patterns in the 1920s that used a lattice type primary motif with smaller motifs in between each lattice. It sounds complicated but let's look at Melrose. The … [Read more...]
What Is A Line Number?
Have you ever seen a listing online for a piece of glass that says "line number thus and so"? The line number is the shape that the glass company used to catalog its pieces. Another term is "blank". … [Read more...]
Two Ways to Tell Cambridge Elaine from Chantilly
Cambridge Glass made both Elaine and Chantilly from the 1930s to 1958, and both patterns have scrolls and flowers which can be confusing. But there are a few easy ways to tell them apart. Method 1 - … [Read more...]
Since We’re On a Candle Kick – How About Romance?
Our last two posts talked about one of my favorite types of glass, candle holders. Glass was made to hold candles! The candle light flickers and sparkles and looks like it is part of the glass. … [Read more...]
How to Be a Little Classy – Elegant Cheese and Cracker Sets
Which would you rather see? A big plate of junk food with a plastic tub of cheese (or a bottle of Cheese Whiz) or something lovely like this Century cheese and cracker set from Fostoria? If … [Read more...]
Please Don’t Drool on Your Keyboard – Depression Glass Colored and Clear
I get overwhelmed when I'm surrounded by beautiful things like this hall full of depression glass. It's like this huge, wonderful curtain just opened and it's delightful to wander through and … [Read more...]
Three Care Tips to Avoid Wear on Your Elegant and Depression Glass
What a dilemma! You want to use your glass and you want to keep it safe, pristine forever. If you use your glass it can get wear. What do you do? Here are three tips to avoid getting wear on … [Read more...]
All Worn Down – 3 Tips to Avoid Wear When You Buy Vintage Glass
Face it. If you use your glass it will get wear. But there are things you can do to minimize wear and keep your vintage glass in good condition. For one thing, start with glass that is in good … [Read more...]
Saying Good-Bye to An Old Friend – My Fostoria Lido Bowl
I have to remind myself that I'm in business to sell glass, not hang on to it forever. It's hard sometimes! Today I listed the very first Fostoria console bowl we ever bought. When I first … [Read more...]