Bob contacted me about his pitcher. The design is Florentine #2 or Poppy, a depression glass pattern from Hazel Atlas. Bob was excited that he may have found a previously-unknown piece, … [Read more...]
Fostoria American vs. Other Patterns – Glass Site of the Week
Is this real or fake? I learned a few basic tips to tell real Fostoria American from look-alikes and you can too. One place to start your education is with the Glass and Pottery Sellers Association … [Read more...]
Depression Glass – Why Are There Fakes?
We've been talking about real, fake and reissued depression glass. Why would someone try to make and sell fakes? One of the most reproduced patterns is Cherry Blossom from Jeannette Glass. The … [Read more...]
Depression Glass – Real, Fake or Reissue?
Let's talk about why depression glass patterns were reproduced or reissued. Someone saw a popular item and decided to make fakes for profit. These are counterfeits, made on purpose with the intent … [Read more...]
Reproductions, Reissues and Variations in Depression Glass
We all worry about reproductions when we buy depression glass. But really, how worried should we be? Are repros that ubiquitous? Should you not collect depression glass because of … [Read more...]
Cherry Blossom Enticing Pink Depression Glass – It’s the Real Thing
Cherry Blossom has been reproduced and re-reproduced some more since the early 1970s. It's a shame because this is one of the loveliest depression glass patterns, certain in the top 10 premier … [Read more...]
Salt and Pepper Shakers Lids, Repros and Depression Era
This is an interesting lot of 3 Hazel Atlas depression era shakers. The blue Moderntone ones don't have lids. The lids to the clear ribbed set fit the Moderntone shaker bases but aren't original. … [Read more...]
Depression Glass Information and Misinformation – Georgian Lovebirds
Is this Georgian Lovebirds saucer real depression glass or is it a repro? It is not marked. This next saucer is marked. I have Georgian cups, saucers and sherbets with the Federal F in a … [Read more...]
Real or Repro? Cherry Blossom Saucers
Tonight I have something for you from the Great Lakes Depression Glass Club meeting we went to yesterday. Jim Bistoff gave an excellent demonstration of a few of the fake Cherry Blossom … [Read more...]
Reproduction Depression Glass – Madrid Blue Bowl
Let's talk about one of the painful subjects around depression glass, reproductions. Fakes, remakes, reissues, reproductions, there are many words to describe these. Although there are … [Read more...]