Isn't this sherbet icky? And it's a shame because this is Hocking's Mayfair pink depression glass, one of the nicer patterns. I bought this at an estate auction where it was wet and you could not … [Read more...]
Princess, Pretty Princess Pink Depression Glass
Recently a lady contacted me about buying her mother's set of Princess depression glass. Of course I'm interested in this - Princess is a good depression glass pattern and I don't have much. Most … [Read more...]
Why Depression Glass Remains So Collectible
This weekend we went to a mini family reunion in eastern Ohio. My sister and sisters in law and two nieces went antiquing to a small flea market and an antique store that had tons of beautiful glass. … [Read more...]
Great Wedding Gift – Vintage Glass Relish Trays
Once upon a time every bride could expect to receive at least one glass relish tray - and sometimes many relish trays - and it is a good time to revive this custom. These small dishes make wonderful … [Read more...]
How to Identify Depression Glass Patterns – Adams Rib Case Study
Eeek! Not more candleholders! Yes, more candleholders, but these tell a story. We went to a big flea market in Clare, Michigan a few weeks ago and got these candleholders. So what are they? … [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...]
Florentine Poppy Depression Glass Patterns
Isn't this a nice design in green depression glass? The pattern has intricate puffy flowers and swags that look like linked question marks. Take a close look at the foot to see the … [Read more...]
Dogwood Pink Depression Glass by MacBeth Evans
MacBeth Evans Dogwood Pink Depression Glass Sherbet Here is our Dogwood pink deprssion glass sherbet so you can see what a neat pattern this is. Dogwood is another pattern by MacBeth Evans … [Read more...]
Patrician Green and Amber Depression Glass – Spoke by Federal
Patrician depression glass is the second or third pattern I bought when I started in glass and I've always liked this pattern. I like green very much and the simple shapes and designs appeal to me. … [Read more...]
It’s Getting Hard to Find Elegant and Depression Glass
We live in mid-Michigan and the closest flea market is in Bay City. It's open every weekend from early spring to late fall and most years we've found excellent selection in April and May. I've … [Read more...]