Jeannette Glass produced their lovely Adam pattern from 1932 to 1934, mostly in pink and green, with some crystal, yellow and Delphite blue. It's a beautiful pattern but you will find some … [Read more...]
Westmoreland Beaded Edge Decorated Milk Glass – Special Care Tips
Beaded Edge glass looks like china or Corelle, can it go in the dishwasher? No. Resist the temptation to wash any of your vintage glass, including milk glass like Beaded Edge, in the … [Read more...]
More Glassware from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s – 1000 Lines from Anchor Hocking
If you are over 40 you probably have some of this glass; at one time it was ubiquitous in any store that sold housewares. Relish trays, cake plates, platters, candle holders, serving bowls, any … [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...]
Tips to Clean Elegant and Depression Glass – How to Care for Collectible Glass
Yesterday I noticed a Petalware plate had some odd yellow stuff on it. You get that with glass. Sometimes it will be old gum residue from a long-ago label, other times it's old dirt. Sometimes it's … [Read more...]
Set a Beautiful Table with Fostoria Glass Century Crystal Dinnerware
Fostoria Glass made their lovely crystal Century pattern for over 30 years, both etched or decorated and plain. It is one vintage elegant glass pattern where you can find dinner plates and place … [Read more...]
Glass Made 1940s-1970s, After the Depression Era – 6 Crystal Patterns
Glass companies continued making glass after the Great Depression of the 1930s, although the war years in the 1940s certainly slowed production and introducing new patterns. One notable attribute of … [Read more...]
Fostoria Sun Ray Crystal – Elegant Depression Glass Finds a Home
Last month I helped a friend set up for an estate auction. His mom had a huge set of Fostoria Sun Ray crystal - 24 each of cups, saucers, goblets, footed water tumblers, salad/lunch plates, side … [Read more...]
Elegant and Depression Glass Salt and Pepper Shakers
About half the depression glass patterns include shakers in their line up of dinnerware and accessory pieces. You can find shakers in elegant glass patterns too, especially those that companies made … [Read more...]
Antiquing at the Pink Elephant – Hunt for Elegant and Depression Glass
How do you not stop at an antique mall with a giant pink elephant standing guard outside? Last month we stopped at the Pink Elephant antique mall in Livingston Illinois and a second mall a little … [Read more...]