I wish I knew who did this. It's a simple shape with straight stem and rounded bowl with straight sides. The etch - or sand blast - is a solid band with joined lines that have little dangles hanging … [Read more...]
Enjoy Romance with Vintage Stemware
Every time I see this I imagine being with my sweetheart on a moonlit beach drinking champagne. There is something about vintage crystal stemware that is just so romantic. This particular … [Read more...]
Fostoria Glass Chintz Etched Crystal Water Goblet – Vintage Stemware
We always have Fostoria's Chintz etched glass in stock. And I have several of the tall water goblets. So why didn't I sell any to Christmas shoppers this year? Because they were in a box and not … [Read more...]
How to Add Pizazz to Your Entertaining
Years ago glass makers produced two part ensembles to use for cheese and crackers. The bottom plate was big enough to hold many crackers and one put a cheese ball or spread in the raised center … [Read more...]
Bryce Swags and Scrolls Etched Crystal Goblets
Bryce Glass isn't the best known vintage elegant glass maker and that's a shame. Some of Bryce's etched patterns are wonderful and I buy them when I can. This particular design doesn't seem … [Read more...]
Unusual Stemware – Amethyst & Crystal Twisted Stem Goblets – Czechoslovakia Crystal
Isn't this unusual? Yesterday I showed off sherbets that would be perfect for Christmas with green bowls and clear stems. Today we have another two-color goblet, this time with a twisted amethyst … [Read more...]
The Perfect Holiday Stemware – Tiffin Killarney Green and Crystal
This is stemware week here and we're getting in the Christmas mood seeing our neighbors' decorations and the gift catalogs in the mailbox. To honor the upcoming Christmas parties and family visits, … [Read more...]
Why You’ll Enjoy Vintage Stemware – Fostoria Garland Etch
Isn't this a cute stem? The etch has two circular wreaths connected with swags to the floral design you can see facing you. I included a second photo below to show the wreath motif. Now, one thing … [Read more...]
Get Style and Pizazz with Vintage Stemware
Reason #9 to collect depression glass is that it is stylish! Here is a super example from Heisey Glass, a footed tumbler is gorgeous cut crystal. Vintage stemware can't be beat. It's going to make … [Read more...]
Fostoria Later Green Glass – Argus Vintage Stemware
Last week we talked about green depression glass and showed how it is a grass green, the color of green crayons. This Fostoria Glass Argus green water goblet is a later piece of glass, made in the … [Read more...]