We've been talking about Floragold lately (bowls here, interesting pieces here and beverage sets here), but what is this pattern? Is it depression glass? Strictly speaking Floragold shouldn't … [Read more...]
Bands or No Bands? Floragold Tumblers and Pitcher
If you want a pretty iridescent glass beverage set, Floragold sports tumbler choices for you and a pitcher. The iced tea tumbler holds 15 ounces and the more common water size is 10 ounces. … [Read more...]
More Floragold, Iridescent Glass After the Depression
Iridescent and lovely. That's our Floragold from Jeannette Glass, made in the 1950s but very much in the style of depression era glassware. As noted in the prior post, we had a huge inventory at … [Read more...]
Another Ruffled and Flower Jeannette Glass Pattern – Floragold
Way back when I bought a huge set of Floragold from Jeannette Glass. This waswhen I was just a year or so into selling glass and didn't know much other than I loved it and sometimes it sold. A lady … [Read more...]
Lana Sunshine Satin Green Depression Glass and Kind Words
I got a lovely note from Carol P thanking me for posting about depression glass. Seeing their kind words made my day! Here is Carol P's note and her lovely new acquisition, the shallow octagonal … [Read more...]
Pineapple and Floral Glass Pattern – From Depression Era and After
Isn't "Pineapple and Floral" a better name for a pretty glass pattern than "Number 618"? Most glass lovers agree and you'll almost always see this attractive depression glass from Indiana … [Read more...]
Look at an Uncommon Pattern: Vernon, Number 616 from Indiana Glass
Did you know there are over 150 depression glass patterns in our Adam to Windsor array? My Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass by Gene Florence has a plethora of gorgeous patterns to love. … [Read more...]
Who Owned Me First? Iris and Herringbone Every Day Dishes
I love to hold a piece of vintage glass and imagine the family that owned it first. Were they a young family making ends meet during the depression? Older? Lots of kids or single? Some patterns feel … [Read more...]
Iris and Herringbone Depression Glass on Parade
Last post we talked about Iris and Herringbone ruffled bowls, lovely crystal depression glass pieces that have a cheerful, happy appearance. Today let's look at a other interesting pieces. First up … [Read more...]
Full of Ruffles and Flowers – Jeannette Iris Bowls
One way to spot a pattern that was popular during the depression era is by the number of pieces; companies introduced new pieces in popular patterns that they produced for several years. Iris and … [Read more...]