Once upon a time you could find real Madrid depression glass at every flea market, antique mall and thrift store. Those days are behind us. I found the cake plate and tumbler in pink … [Read more...]
Retro Glassware from the 1950s and 60s – Petal from Federal Glass
This week I'm visiting our daughter and her family and that prompted this post. Our daughter collects Petal from Federal Glass and has an amazing collection of colors and shapes. She started this … [Read more...]
What’s In a Name? Normandie Bouquet & Lattice Amber Depression Glass
Doesn't the name Normandie sound fancy? I did some research to write this post because I thought the name may have been drawn from the famous French ocean liner Normandie, however the vessel was … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reasons to Collect Depression Glass Patterns – #10. It’s Beautiful!
Reason #10: Depression glass is beautiful! The colors are entrancing, the designs are compelling. Take this Patrician depression glass pattern from Federal Glass. This has a neat design on the … [Read more...]
Birds and Flower Baskets – Georgian Lovebirds Green Depression Glass
We just got more Federal Georgian green depression glass and got the first piece, this great lunch plate, listed tonight. I like Georgian because it's a beautiful shade of green and the … [Read more...]
Sharon Amber Depression Glass – Cabbage Rose
I went to the flea market today and found a few pieces of Sharon amber depression glass. One lady had several dinner plates. The price was right but the plates had quite a bit of wear so I left … [Read more...]
Little More Serious Topic – Reproductions and Why a Mark Does Not Mean Much
This is a Georgian sherbet from Federal Glass, a very nice and favorite depression glass pattern. Georgian is nicknamed "Lovebirds" due to the medallion of two lovebirds alternating with basket … [Read more...]