Bowknot green depression glass is a bit of a mystery because we don't know for sure who made it or when. The experts attribute it to Belmont Tumbler Company, the company which produced Rose … [Read more...]
Adam Depression Glass – Tips to Avoid Damage
Jeannette Glass produced their lovely Adam pattern from 1932 to 1934, mostly in pink and green, with some crystal, yellow and Delphite blue. It's a beautiful pattern but you will find some … [Read more...]
Cambridge Diane Stemware Lovely Etched Crystal
Just as with their other popular etched patterns, Cambridge put their Diane etch #752 on several stemware lines, the #3122, #3106, #1066, #3575 (Stradivari), and #7666. (Replacements shows a few … [Read more...]
Cambridge Diane Etch 752 Elegant Crystal with Center Motif
Our previous series looked at Prelude etch from Viking Glass, a lovely design with center motif of palm branches clasping small flowers. Cambridge Glass' Diane etch has a center motif of swags … [Read more...]
Viking Prelude Etched Crystal – Availability and Pricing
Viking Prelude is so lovely. It's an appealing pattern to collect for your home; use the candle holders for elegant lighting or bowls and vases, or get the stemware for lovely table … [Read more...]
Viking Prelude Etched Crystal – Accessory Items
Gene Florence lists over 100 items in Viking's lovely Prelude etched crystal and most are accessory items. You can find candle holders - Florence lists six of these - plus choose among three … [Read more...]
Viking Prelude Etched Crystal Dinnerware – Elegant Glass Etchings with Center Medallions
I've enjoyed researching Viking Glass's Prelude etch. Dean Six's Viking Glass book lists pieces with a few photos and catalog extracts and Gene Florence's Collectible Glassware from the 40s 50s 60s … [Read more...]
Viking Prelude Etched Crystal Stemware – Elegant Glass Etchings with Center Medallions
Dean Six's reference book, Viking Glass 1944-1970, says "Prelude Stemware is a complex manner." He further says that Viking put Prelude on a hand-made, mouth-blown goblet with a pulled lady leg … [Read more...]
Viking Prelude Etch – Elegant Glass Etchings with Center Medallions
One of the patterns I get questions about is Prelude from Viking, a lovely design with a center palm leaf motif that reminds me of clasped hands. Over the next few weeks' posts let's look at … [Read more...]
Starlight Depression Glass from Hazel Atlas – Where Can You Find It?
Last post we looked at the attractive crystal Starlight pattern, a somewhat elusive, yet attractive and affordable depression glass pattern you might like. Many people think colored glass equals … [Read more...]