Indiana made several full lines of dinnerware during the 1930s when their depression glass patterns, such as Lorain or Horseshoe, added color and gaiety to millions of homes. Indiana continued … [Read more...]
Pretzel – Indiana Glass Pattern Number 622 – Post Depression Glassware
Indiana Glass made their attractive crystal pattern number 622 - which everyone calls Pretzel - for a long time in the 1940s-60s, producing a usable dinnerware assortment plus interesting serving … [Read more...]
Glass Made 1940s-1970s, After the Depression Era – 6 Crystal Patterns
Glass companies continued making glass after the Great Depression of the 1930s, although the war years in the 1940s certainly slowed production and introducing new patterns. One notable attribute of … [Read more...]
Medallion from Anchor Hocking, Another Pattern from the 1960s in Honey Gold, Avocado Green and Clear
Chances are you have seen this rather attractive glass at thrift stores, antique malls or estate sales. I used to see bowls galore, mostly clear, and also avocado green and honey gold, and … [Read more...]
Soreno and Milano – Antiquing with 1960s Glass from Anchor Hocking
Last week I went antiquing with my favorite glass buddy and we saw several displays of Soreno, the glass we covered last post. Anchor Hocking made Soreno in all the usual 1960s colors - avocado … [Read more...]
Soreno – Anchor Hocking Pressed Bark Design, Harvest Gold and Avocado Green
Just to be different, let's look at a very large pattern from Anchor Hocking made in the late 1960s. Any of us who lived through the 60s or acquired kitchen ware from the era will recognize these … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Royal Crystal Rock Aurea Glass Italian Candle Holders
Every Saturday I pick out one item from our store for you, a piece of elegant or depression glass that spoke to me when I browsed our selection. Today's pick is a little different. This pair of … [Read more...]
Louisa Carnival Glass or Jeannette Floragold?
Norm W, a fellow glass lover sent me this photo to ask for more information as the reference books do not mention this shape for Jeannette's Floragold glass. The pattern looks like Floragold, … [Read more...]