When Chris P asked "Is there such a thing or is either Elegant Glass or Depression Glass?" that inspired a series introducing elegant glass and depression glass. After all, there are new folks … [Read more...]
Success! Finding the Perfect Cambridge Rose Point Relish Tray
I've been on a quest to find the perfect Cambridge Rose Point relish tray for a few years now. We have a perfectly good relish dish so we were able to be good and fussy. The perfect dish couldn't be … [Read more...]
My Eyes Are Dazzled! Glass Show Musings – Michigan Depression Glass Society
Wow! And Wow! again! Dave and I went to the Michigan Depression Glass Society glass show today and my eyes and heart are almost overloaded. Aisle after aisle, booth after booth were filled with … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week! Elegant and Depression Glass Juice Tumblers
How many tumblers have you gone through in your lifetime? If your family is like Dave and me, the answer is "a lot". For a long time we gave up on having matching glasses on the table, but once the … [Read more...]
Cambridge Square Crystal Low Comport
Mid Century Modern and the Scandinavian styling were all the rage in the early 1950s when Cambridge Glass developed their Square pattern. Square is just what it sounds like; each piece has a lovely … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Cambridge Roselyn Footed Scalloped Bowl
This is a cautionary tale not to get overconfident you can identify glass! I found this bowl on eBay listed as Cambridge Roselyn. Ah ha! I thought to myself, it's misidentified and it's really … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Cambridge Diane Etched Corinth Candle Holder
This week I am in the mood for something special, something elegant. Cambridge Glass must have had fun with their candle stick designs because they are all different, intricate, lovely things that … [Read more...]
Colors in Cambridge Glass – Reference Collectors Guide Book Review
One difficulty with collecting Cambridge Glass vs. Fostoria is the dearth of easy to use reference books. There are several excellent Fostoria pattern guides that show the pattern, list pieces … [Read more...]
Antiquing With Your Best Friend – Glass at Allegan Antique Show
Doesn't it feel grand when you get home again after a trip? I had another business trip this week where my route home takes me through a small town with a couple antique / gift shops. Today I just … [Read more...]
My Collections – Rose Point, Argus, Birds, Special Memories and My Planters
First up are our crystal. The blue glasses are Fostoria Argus that we chose for our wedding and the stems are Cambridge Rose Point. I inherited Rose Point sterling from my Mom; it is very special to … [Read more...]