Last post we looked at a few favorite etched stemware patterns with basket motifs. Today let's see how our depression glass makers used the same motifs in their wares. One of the loveliest … [Read more...]
Indiana Horseshoe Depression Glass – No Horses Here!
Indiana didn't name their patterns beyond a line number. Number 612 has a big semi-circle surrounding flowers, swags and scrolls. That semi-circle inspired the nickname "Horseshoe". If you only see … [Read more...]
Let’s Reduce Confusion! Florentine Poppy #1 and #2 Depression Glass Plates and Bowls
We've explored the differences between Florentine Poppy #1 and #2 for tumblers, sherbets, cups, creamers and sugars. Let's take one last pass through with plates and bowls. You can read … [Read more...]
Let’s Reduce Confusion: Florentine Poppy #1 and #2 Cups, Sherbets and Cream Soups
I almost forgot that I didn't write about Florentine Poppy #1 and #2 depression glass cups, sherbets and cream soups yet. Prior post here covered tumblers, which are pretty easy to differentiate … [Read more...]
Let’s Reduce Confusion! Rose Cameo and Cameo Depression Glass Patterns
Here's another in our series about look-alike patterns, this time clarifying two depression glass patterns that even have similar names: Rose Cameo by Belmont Tumbler and Cameo by Hocking … [Read more...]
Green Depression Glass – An Assortment of Beautiful Glassware
Today instead of writing about glass I just wanted to look at it and admire the beautiful patterns and entrancing colors. So I decided that's what we'll do with this post, show some of the prettiest … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Cameo Green Depression Glass Bowl Dancing Girl Ballerina
Summer has come with a vengeance today! It is nearly 90 outside and muggy. I was gardening this morning and it felt so good to clean up and get all the dirt and bug spray off. Green is a soft, … [Read more...]
Antiquing With Your Best Friend – Glass at Allegan Antique Show
Doesn't it feel grand when you get home again after a trip? I had another business trip this week where my route home takes me through a small town with a couple antique / gift shops. Today I just … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Lorain Basket Green Depression Glass Cup
It's Saturday again and this will be a busy one for me. How about you? Lots planned this Memorial Day weekend? Our glass pick is a cup from Indiana Glass in the Lorain pattern. Be sure to check … [Read more...]
Let’s Imagine… Who Used Your Glass Before You?
I love to hold a piece of older glass and try to imagine who owned it first. How did they get it? Why did they buy this when they could have gotten something else? Who were they and what was their … [Read more...]