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...]
Doric Depression Glass – Accessory Pieces
Jeannette Glass made their graceful Doric pattern in sufficient pieces to set a dinner table, including three relish tray variations and serving bowls. There is also a Doric oval platter and shakers … [Read more...]
Virtual Depression Glass Show – Let’s Walk Through a Booth – Glass Show Delights!
Lorrie Kitchen Antiques from Toledo, Ohio, had the booth immediately after the entrance all three times I attended the November glass show in Dearborn, Michigan. It was full of depression glass, so … [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...]
Serendipity! Finding Naomi’s Candy Jar – Hocking Green Depression Glass
The last few days I've gone through my older photos to write the blog posts about obscure patterns that we're likely to see when out antiquing. (Yes, it's finally spring and that means antique … [Read more...]
Antiquing Road Trip – Last Day in Indiana
We did a lot of antiquing the last two weeks! Even though I've been blogging for several years I still have a hard time remembering to take pictures - too busy oohing and aah-ing - even though I took … [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...]
Loops in Crystal – Heisey Lariat Crystal Covered Caramel Box
I love glass for its clarity and purity and the play of light in the glass. Isn't this a perfect way to show off crystal? This is Heisey Lariat, one of their later patterns, made from 1942 to 1957. … [Read more...]
Rose Point Bon Bon – Special Glass for Fancy Fun Friday
I've shown Rose Point pretties before on Fancy Friday but this one takes the cake. Cambridge called it a bon bon; I call it special! So... it's a pretty piece, but what would you do with it? It's … [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...]