Cameo depression glass from Hocking is a beautiful pattern with a central design of a dancing girl in a frame, surrounded by swags and scrolls. Hocking made Cameo for a longer time than many of their … [Read more...]
Two Epergne Styles from Viking Glass: Unusual Candle Holder/Epergne Center Vase Combo and a Flowerlite
I got this unusual candle holder at the Allegan flea market several years ago, the color is such a glorious rich green that I couldn't resist it. I figured it was Viking when I got it and later … [Read more...]
Viking Princess Crystal Relish Tray
Viking made two patterns with ribbon-like bases that are quite attractive, Princess and Princess Plaza/Princess Square which seems to have a more . They mix together well. If you attend estate sales … [Read more...]
What’s that Etch? Viking Sonata Etch Oval Celery
I got this pretty etched crystal oval celery at either an estate sale or flea market and had no idea what the pattern was. I figured it was pretty and likely something other people would like so I … [Read more...]
Queen Mary Depression Glass – Crystal or Pink
Hocking Glass made Queen Mary beginning in 1936 and continuing through WW2 to 1949; the heavier style with geometric design is typical of the late depression patterns and prescut designs Hocking made … [Read more...]
Petalware Depression Glass – Pink, White and Flowers!
Petalware is very pretty, unassuming depression glass pattern from MacBeth Evans. You can find lovely ethereal looking Monax white, warm off-white Ivrene, transparent pink, crystal and Monax with … [Read more...]
Vintage Glass Mayonnaise Sets – Elegant Trifles
I'm bemused at the number of mayo sets we find in glass from the 1920s - 1960s or so. These pretty sets are a small bowl that holds between 8 and 16 ounces, a liner plate for under the bowl, and … [Read more...]
Gold Trimmed Vintage Glass from the 1940s to 1970s
We showed a few pieces of elegant and depression glass from the pre-World War 2 era in prior posts, now let's look at more recent glass, vintage pieces from the 1940s to 1970s. This is the era when … [Read more...]
Morgantown Picardy Stemware
Even though we bought and sold glass for 20 years we had very few Morgantown pieces, nor did we see many at antique shops or estate sales. My folks had some Morgantown amethyst tumblers and ashtrays … [Read more...]
Depression Glass Trimmed with Gold, Silver or Platinum
Last post we looked at elegant glass with gold trim, usually around the rim, and glassware which had the etch picked out in gold, called encrusted. Today let's look at mass produced depression glass, … [Read more...]