Federal Glass had a way with curved rims and curly motifs. Patrician plates all have this lovely curved and scalloped rims. The mold etched design is so simple. There is a wheel in the center … [Read more...]
Is Madrid the Only Candle Holder from Federal Glass in the Depression Era?
I've seen quite a few pieces of depression glass from Federal, lovely patterns like Patrician, Parrot, Sharon, Madrid, Diana, Raindrops, Columbia. And the ONLY one I could recall a candle holder in … [Read more...]
Sharon Cabbage Rose Pink Depression Glass Oval Bowl
When you were a kid did your mom or grandmother cook vegetables until they were stringy and tasteless? For some reason, that's how people cooked vegetables until somewhere around the 1960s or 1970s … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Normandie Amber Depression Glass Pitcher
I was gardening today drenched with bug spray because the mosquitoes are horrific, never seen them this bad. It felt so good to come in, wash up and sit down here in my cool office with my glass to … [Read more...]
Patrician Amber Depression Glass – Spoke from Federal
My glass sales go in streaks and right now the winning pattern is Patrician. I've soft spot for this design - I like the mold etched patterns more than the geometric ones - and enjoy the curvy shapes … [Read more...]
Almost Fall, Time for Amber Depression Glass
I've a soft spot for Patrician and for amber glass. Way back in 2000 I bought some green Patrician depression glass from a lady who was selling part of her collection. It was one of the first … [Read more...]
Sharon Pink Depression Glass – Roses and More Roses
This week I'm finally listing some of our best glass, the Sharon pink depression glass collection. We bought this set from a lady who was selling off her glass before moving and I'm so glad we were … [Read more...]
How to Sell Glass – Describe Wear and Chips
Wow. Just got some eBay feedback love that was awfully good to see. I had some Red Wing china and sold the last few pieces a few weeks ago. Customer's comment was "VERY PLEASED with Random Harvest … [Read more...]
What’s In a Name? Normandie Bouquet & Lattice Amber Depression Glass
Doesn't the name Normandie sound fancy? I did some research to write this post because I thought the name may have been drawn from the famous French ocean liner Normandie, however the vessel was … [Read more...]
Birds and Flower Baskets – Georgian Lovebirds Green Depression Glass
We just got more Federal Georgian green depression glass and got the first piece, this great lunch plate, listed tonight. I like Georgian because it's a beautiful shade of green and the … [Read more...]