Our last two posts covered some auction basics: Read to learn auction terminology and how to find good auctions in your area. Today let's learn abut protecting yourself from disappointing … [Read more...]
Real or Repro? Iris and Herringbone Clear Depression Glass
Iris and Herringbone is one of the popular depression glass patterns that has been hit with reproductions of a few pieces. According to my Gene Florence depression glass book, the only pieces … [Read more...]
Is Madrid the Only Candle Holder from Federal Glass in the Depression Era?
I've seen quite a few pieces of depression glass from Federal, lovely patterns like Patrician, Parrot, Sharon, Madrid, Diana, Raindrops, Columbia. And the ONLY one I could recall a candle holder in … [Read more...]
Another Tip to Spot Reproduction Cherry Blossom Depression Glass
Yesterday I shared a tip for help you distinguish real Cherry Blossom depression glass from reproduction glass. I showed you a picture of the realistic looking leaves and cherries that the … [Read more...]
Cherry Blossom Depression Glass – Real vs. Reproduction Leaves
Everyone is anxious when they first start to collect a pattern like Cherry Blossom that has been reproduced. It's so hard. The books say things like "compared to the original pattern" or "much … [Read more...]
Cube Pink Depression Glass – How to Avoid Confusing Look Alikes
Cube was one of the very first depression glass patterns, made in pink and green. I've seen very little green as pink is more common here. Sometimes you'll see Cube confused with Indiana's Whitehall … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Cherry Blossom Pink Depression Glass Sherbet
I found this Cherry Blossom sherbet hiding in a box of Jeannette depression glass. Way back in 2001, when I'd been working with glass for about two years, Dave and I attended an estate auction. The … [Read more...]
Reproduction Depression Glass – Madrid Blue Bowl
Let's talk about one of the painful subjects around depression glass, reproductions. Fakes, remakes, reissues, reproductions, there are many words to describe these. Although there are … [Read more...]
Fostoria Coin Ruby Red Glass Candle Holder
Last week we covered several of our stemware listings in honor of the upcoming holiday feasts. Much as I like vintage etched crystal goblets I was glad to finish the week up and move to a new topic. … [Read more...]
How to Know Real Cherry Blossom Pink Depression Glass Butter Dish from a Fake
Quick! What is pink and beautiful with flowers all over? Jeannette's Cherry Blossom depression glass, that's what. Cherry Blossom was made through most of the depression, 1930 to 1939, an unusually … [Read more...]