I saw a display of plastic tableware and tumblers today, all bright colors and big chunky shapes. They are nice enough if you want a glass the kids can use outside on the patio and you won't feel too … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week: Fostoria Heather Iced Tea Tumbler
Hard to believe it's Saturday again, isn't it? But it is so it's time for weekly glass pick. This week let's look at a piece of Fostoria stemware, this Heather iced tea. I like the Heather … [Read more...]
Friday Quiz Time! Name This Pattern! Hint… It’s Fostoria
No fair peeking at the photo caption now! Fostoria made this in crystal only and produced a full line up of dinnerware, stemware and accessories. They used the graceful Century blank for the … [Read more...]
Fostoria Lido – Fireworks that Make You Smile
Doesn't this look like New Years fireworks? It's Lido by Fostoria, one of my favorite etches. I can't ever decide which is my very favorite - because I like so many - but Lido is always near the top … [Read more...]
Researching Glass Patterns – A True Story
This is a true story that happened this evening. I had the sherbet below listed on eBay as Bryce etch 410. It looked like Bryce pieces we had a couple years ago, although the stem shape wasn't quite … [Read more...]
Which Shape Do You Prefer? Cambridge Rose Point Stemware
It's time for a face off between the two most common shapes for Rose Point goblets, the 3121 and the 3500 blank. Since number lines mean nothing to most of us, let's give them nicknames. In … [Read more...]
Monongah Secretaries Primrose – Two Times Lucky
Here's an unusual pattern from one of the obscure glass companies, Monongah. Monongah was a casualty of the Great Depression. Hocking Glass took them over - in fact we owe our lovely Cameo depression … [Read more...]
Fostoria Chintz – Roses and Thorns in Etched Crystal
Recently a Facebook lady asked for information about Fostoria Chintz. I thought "sure", after all, Chintz is one of the Fostoria patterns we specialize in and I did an entire program on it for the … [Read more...]
Here’s What’s Hot! Fostoria Romance Etched Crystal
I like Fostoria Romance. It has ribbons tied up in bows around flowers and the stemware is Fostoria Sceptre which is very nice. I've had this glass for a couple years, selling a piece here and a … [Read more...]
Gold and Glittery, What’s Not to Like? Rose Point Golden Cocktail
When I was in college I remember friends drinking Brandy Alexanders before I was old enough to join them. The exotic looking drink always intrigued me with its luscious color and nutmeg sprinkle on … [Read more...]