New Martinsville made their stylish Radiance glassware from 1936 to 1939 in crystal plus rich colors of the era, ice blue, red, amber, some cobalt blue, pink and green. The pattern features large, … [Read more...]
Two Monongah Glass Patterns – Art Deco and Flowers
Monongah made high quality etched and cut crystal, mostly stemware, until the Hocking Glass company purchased them in 1928. In fact Hocking’s popular Cameo pattern is mold-etched design based on … [Read more...]
Two Epergne Styles from Viking Glass: Unusual Candle Holder/Epergne Center Vase Combo and a Flowerlite
I got this unusual candle holder at the Allegan flea market several years ago, the color is such a glorious rich green that I couldn't resist it. I figured it was Viking when I got it and later … [Read more...]
Viking Princess Crystal Relish Tray
Viking made two patterns with ribbon-like bases that are quite attractive, Princess and Princess Plaza/Princess Square which seems to have a more . They mix together well. If you attend estate sales … [Read more...]
What’s that Etch? Viking Sonata Etch Oval Celery
I got this pretty etched crystal oval celery at either an estate sale or flea market and had no idea what the pattern was. I figured it was pretty and likely something other people would like so I … [Read more...]
Morgantown Picardy Stemware
Even though we bought and sold glass for 20 years we had very few Morgantown pieces, nor did we see many at antique shops or estate sales. My folks had some Morgantown amethyst tumblers and ashtrays … [Read more...]
Paneled Grape, #1881, from Westmoreland Glass
Westmoreland Glass made Paneled Grape from 1950 to their closing almost exclusively in nearly opaque white milk glass. It was popular throughout its manufacturing life span, especially during the … [Read more...]
Floral Trumpets – Elegant Etched Crystal from Central Glass Works
My Floral Trumpets sherbet had the most lovely bell-like ring when touched. The crystal was clear and the shape lovely and simple, perfect for this unusual flowing design. The design features … [Read more...]
Eldorado Etch from Tiffin – Dragons Back to Back
Eldorado from Tiffin Glass has two griffins or dragons seated back to back with an urn between them on their tail side and elaborate scrolls between their fronts. It's not one of Tiffin's best known … [Read more...]
Crow’s Foot, aka Line 412 or 890, Paden City Depression Glass
Paden City produced several patterns that are some people classify as depression glass and others as elegant glass. Crow's Foot, Line 412 and 890, is a good example. This is decent quality glass … [Read more...]