Hazel Atlas made Starlight depression glass late in the 1930s, mostly in crystal with some pieces in translucent white Platonite, and a few in clear pink and even dark blue. I've seen a few … [Read more...]
Westmoreland Beaded Edge Decorated Milk Glass – Special Care Tips
Beaded Edge glass looks like china or Corelle, can it go in the dishwasher? No. Resist the temptation to wash any of your vintage glass, including milk glass like Beaded Edge, in the … [Read more...]
Westmoreland Beaded Edge Decorated Milk Glass – Availability and Pricing
Last post introduced Westmoreland's Beaded Edge glass, most often found in white decorated with fruit. This is a fun pattern you can use for lunch or dinner, with several plates, plus cups, … [Read more...]
Westmoreland Beaded Edge – Decorated Milk Glass from After the Depression
We've been posting about glassware made after the Great Depression, glass from the 1940s through the 1970s or so. Way back when we first sold glass Dave and I want to an auction in Saginaw and hauled … [Read more...]
More Glassware from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s – Anniversary by Jeannette Glass
During the 1930s the glassware we consider "depression glass" came in sets to use for meals, dinner sets, luncheon sets, and many patterns included accessory pieces like candle holders or candy … [Read more...]
More Glassware from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s – Dewdrop by Jeannette Glass
In the early part of the 1930s depression glass patterns featured light, graceful designs - flowers, swags, scrolls, medallions, birds or baskets - then the manufacturers switched to heavier patterns … [Read more...]
More Glassware from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s – 1000 Lines from Anchor Hocking
If you are over 40 you probably have some of this glass; at one time it was ubiquitous in any store that sold housewares. Relish trays, cake plates, platters, candle holders, serving bowls, any … [Read more...]
Frances by Central Glass – Availability and Pricing – Elegant Depression Glassware
Last post we looked at Frances, a molded elegant depression glass pattern from Central Glass. Frances has lovely curved shapes and a simple molded design of interrupted ribs. I own a … [Read more...]
Frances Central Glass Works Geometric Molded Elegant Depression Ware
Central Glass Works produced some gorgeous etched patterns and they also made their own crystal ware, producing both lovely blown stemware and heavier, molded patterns. One of my favorites is … [Read more...]
Tips to Clean Elegant and Depression Glass – How to Care for Collectible Glass
Yesterday I noticed a Petalware plate had some odd yellow stuff on it. You get that with glass. Sometimes it will be old gum residue from a long-ago label, other times it's old dirt. Sometimes it's … [Read more...]