New Martinsville Glass is a puzzler. Glass authors can't agree on how to handle their wares. Is it depression glass? Is it elegant glass? Gene Florence includes Radiance and Moondrops in his … [Read more...]
What’s Pink and Square and Etched All Over?
Candle holders, that's what! This nifty pair from New Martinsville to be exact. These were originally part of a console set with a huge square bowl. I like the candle holders by themselves … [Read more...]
Candle Light in Pink – New Martinsville Etched Candle Holders
When I was a kid every year my Mom assembled a large pillar candle, greenery, pine cones and small ornaments into beautiful holiday centerpieces. She put them on the tables in the living room, on the … [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...]
Summer Time Is Relish Tray Time – Viking Princess Contemporary
Today we had dinner with my brother and sister in law who served several salads - macaroni, potato and more macaroni - plus lettuce. This relish tray would have been perfect for offering samplings of … [Read more...]
Sugar with an Attitude: New Martinsville Radiance with Cornflower Cutting
No, it isn't Mickey Mouse. Those wing handles sure look like big ears, don't they. This is the Radiance glassware from the depression era made by New Martinsville Glass and with the luscious … [Read more...]
How To Be A Serious Detective – Glass Detective, That Is
Isn't this pretty? It is line number 36 from New Martinsville Glass in a beautiful medium pink. It was sold to me as Cambridge and the photo wasn't too good so I was surprised and … [Read more...]
I Am So Blessed – Selling Elegant and Depression Glass
I am so very lucky, so fortunate. You see, I get to do exactly what I've always dreamed of - run my own business and buy, hold and admire beautiful glass. I got into this when I found eBay … [Read more...]
Flea Market Find – New Martinsville Wild Rose Etched Candleholders
We talked before about how I can't resist etched candle holders, how about you? Leave a comment and let me know what you think about them. I'm fascinated with the wide diversity of style … [Read more...]
New Martinsville Radiance Amber Depression Glass
Cute, small, warm looking, what's not to like? This small cordial is New Martinsville Radiance amber depression glass and the vertical ridges you see are the design which is repeated on the … [Read more...]