It's getting warm enough here that a tall glass if icy cold iced tea sounds great. And what better to drink it in than one of our vintage tall iced tea tumblers? These first two are from Fostoria, … [Read more...]
How to Tell Cambridge Older Etches Majestic, Numbers 739 and 727
If you love Cambridge Glass you probably have run across these gorgeous, wide border etches, number 732, 739 and 727. Etch 732 is called "Majestic", a very good name for such a glorious pattern. I … [Read more...]
Glass Finds from Our Texas Road Antiquing Trip – Lancaster Debbra Green Bowl
Aren't these a beautiful mix of color and shape? I got all our new glass finds laid out on top my desk to photograph and thought they were so pretty all sparkling in our sunshine. That … [Read more...]
Antiquing Road Trip – Last Day in Indiana
We did a lot of antiquing the last two weeks! Even though I've been blogging for several years I still have a hard time remembering to take pictures - too busy oohing and aah-ing - even though I took … [Read more...]
A Soup By Any Other Name – Cream Soups and Bouillon Cups
Sometimes we forget how to do formal meals, with multiple courses and special dishes, flatware and stemware for each course. Back in the day many families began the main meal with soup. Depression … [Read more...]
Curvy Rims and Curly Designs – Patrician Spoke Depression Glass
Federal Glass had a way with curved rims and curly motifs. Patrician plates all have this lovely curved and scalloped rims. The mold etched design is so simple. There is a wheel in the center … [Read more...]
Where Have All the Servers Gone?
My mom always said "If you find something you like then better buy two because they won't keep making them any more". Have you found that too? This is especially true when we look at vintage glass, … [Read more...]
What’s Pretty In Pink Or Green and Full Of Flowers?
Answer? Jeannette's Floral depression glass! Jeannette made Floral in green and pink, plus a few pieces in Delphite blue and Jadeite green, and according to my Gene Florence depression glass book, … [Read more...]
What Is Depression Glass? Myths and Misconceptions
Last post we talked about what depression glass is. Made in the 1930s, mass produced, usually dinnerware or luncheon sets and often made as product give-aways or premiums. You can read … [Read more...]
Georgian Lovebirds Green Depression Glass Lunch Plate – Glass Pick of the Week
It's been a busy and sad week here due to a death in the family. I love glass and it makes me smile; it helps me to hold such lovely, vintage pieces but it's been difficult to find time to write … [Read more...]