When you see some of the fanciful and beautiful candy jars that glass companies made during the depression, doesn't it seem they had a lot of fun designing these? For example, here is the Cameo low … [Read more...]
Candy Jars from the Depression Era
Last post I mentioned my burning desire for a pretty candy jar, ideally green or amber (although I'd not turn my nose up at other colors!), and with a nice design and shape. Depression era glass … [Read more...]
Fostoria Lafayette Topaz Sweetmeat – A Candy by Any Name
Have you ever wondered what a "sweetmeat" is? It's what we call "candy" today! From what I could find online, sweetmeats were originally a way to preserve fruit or nuts by coating them with honey. … [Read more...]
A Closer Look At Nappies – Glass Ones That Is
If you got our newsletter Sunday it covered a little about nappies and today's blog we'll go a bit more. This green kitchen bowl from Hazel Atlas was listed as a nappy back in the day. It's the … [Read more...]
Gorgeous Crystal Leaf Candy Dish – Duncan Miller Sylvan Glass
Today is one of my favorite pieces from our store, our Sylvan crystal two-piece candy dish from Duncan Miller. Duncan Miller made Sylvan swans and other nature shapes before they closed down in 1955. … [Read more...]
Fancy Fun Friday – Doric Iridescent Flower Candy Dish
This week's Fancy Friday glass piece is this pretty little candy dish. This is iridescent marigold glass shaped like a pansy, cute and fun. The pattern is Doric from Jeannette … [Read more...]
Fancy Fun Friday Duncan Miller Crystal Swan Candy Dish
What's your fancy this week? How about a Duncan Miller crystal swan candy dish? Duncan Miller made swans for candy, swans for flowers, crystal swans, colored swans, big swans, little swans and … [Read more...]
Fancy Friday – Heisey Lariat Basket for Easter
It's time for an Easter theme for Fancy Friday. How about a crystal basket for flowers or your decorated eggs? This vintage low basket is Heisey Lariat with big loops of pure crystal around … [Read more...]