When I started buying and selling glass I was so ignorant! Knew nothing about anything and it was luck more than skill that kept me from losing my shirt. Anyway, one early purchase (bought 1 month … [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...]
Yorktown Mid-Century Glass from Federal
Federal made Yorktown, this solid looking glass pattern with Colonial styling, in the 1950s and early 60s. Yorktown is a small pattern with basic dinnerware, drinkware and interesting accessories … [Read more...]
Capri 1960s Glass from Hazel Atlas – Dinnerware
Capri is a catch-all term we collectors use for several patterns that Hazel Atlas made in their lovely, distinctive blue glass during the 1960s. You can read about the various patterns here. Capri … [Read more...]
Capri – Blue Glass from Hazel Atlas Mid Century
We collectors call this gorgeous blue turquoise glassware from Hazel Atlas "Capri", which strictly speaking is actually the color of the glass, not the pattern. Hazel Atlas made Capri in many … [Read more...]
Charm Retro Glass from the 1950s
If you enjoy the vintage look of Mid-Century Modern then you'll want to see Charm, a simple pattern that Anchor Hocking made from 1950 to 1954 or 1956. All Charm pieces are square, even the cups, … [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...]
What to Watch for When Buying Pretzel Glass from Indiana Glassware of the 1940s, 50s and 60s
Indiana Glass made so many beautiful patterns - Lorain and Horseshoe in the Great Depression, Pretzel and Pineapple & Floral in later years - but you have to be careful when you purchase any … [Read more...]