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...]
Frances by Central Glass – Availability and Pricing – Elegant Depression Glassware
Last post we looked at Frances, a molded elegant depression glass pattern from Central Glass. Frances has lovely curved shapes and a simple molded design of interrupted ribs. I own a … [Read more...]
Frances Central Glass Works Geometric Molded Elegant Depression Ware
Central Glass Works produced some gorgeous etched patterns and they also made their own crystal ware, producing both lovely blown stemware and heavier, molded patterns. One of my favorites is … [Read more...]
Central Glass Frances Green Elegant Depression Glass Vase – Antiquing Find!
Here's my antiquing find the the year: this gorgeous Central Glass Frances green ruffled rim vase at the East Town Antique mall in Grand Rapids. Central Glass made Francis from 1928 until … [Read more...]
Thistle, Thistle, Who Made This Thistle?
Both Central Glass and Tiffin / US Glass made an etched pattern called Thistle, and if there is any difference between the two, I sure can't see it. The only way to tell what Thistle you have is by … [Read more...]
Vintage Stemware – Central Glass Thistle Etched Goblet
I'm partial to Central Glass etched patterns - they have a flowing grace you can see on this cocktail stem. Central went out of business in the early depression years and all their beautiful glass is … [Read more...]
Central Glass – Frances Amber Elegant Depression Glass
Isn't this a neat piece of amber depression glass? Our readers may know we try to carry Central Glass patterns and this is their Frances pattern. Frances is one of the patterns that you … [Read more...]
Wow, I Can’t Believe I Found This!
This is an incredible piece of glass and I'm still amazed that it's mine! Beautiful goblet is the Scott's Morning Glory etch number 5 from Central Glass. Vintage etched stemware is one of my … [Read more...]