Do you want to go to a glass show? Shows only come around once or twice a year so you'll want to be prepared to get the most out of each one. Here are 5 tips to make your time most enjoyable. We'll … [Read more...]
Normandie Pink and Amber Depression Glass – Collecting Fun!
I've a soft spot for Normandie because the very first piece of depression glass I ever bought was an amber Normandie dinner plate. I had to go to the library for a book to identify it and had a hard … [Read more...]
Eye Candy from the 2016 Depression Glass Show
Let's look at some of the gorgeous glass we saw at the National Depression Glass Association show in Tiffin Ohio. I took pictures of several dealers' booths and hopefully noted whose glass was whose … [Read more...]
Top 5 Reasons to Attend a Glass Show
Does the idea of walking into a hall filled with beautiful glass: A) Make you smile; B) Intimidate you (all those experts, you know!); C) Amaze you with the amount of beautiful glass companies like … [Read more...]
Parrots Galore! Tiffin Jungle at the National Depression Glass Show
I enjoy seeing people's glass collections and usually collector clubs put on interesting displays at glass shows. Dave and I went to Tiffin, Ohio a few weekends ago for the National Depression Glass … [Read more...]
Adam’s Rib Depression Glass – Durability and Collecting Fun
We're wrapping up our short series on Adam's Rib depression glass after reviewing the pattern's overall appeal, types and variety of pieces to seek, availability and cost. Our last consideration is … [Read more...]
Adam’s Rib Depression Glass – Availability and Pricing Over Time
We're examining Adam's Rib, our second depression glass pattern for its Collecting Fun Quotient, my completely subjective criteria. Last post we looked at beauty and enjoyment and decided that … [Read more...]
Adam’s Rib Depression Glass – Collecting Fun!
We finished our series on American Sweetheart depression glass, looking at the pattern for its Collecting Fun Quotient and now turn to Adam's Rib. To refresh, our Collecting Fun Quotient is our … [Read more...]
Authentic vs. Fake Mayfair Open Rose Pink Depression Glass Cookie Jars
Deidra and I found two Mayfair cookie jars when we went antiquing, one authentic and one this dark green reproduction. This was an easy fake to spot because the color was completely wrong, a dark … [Read more...]
Fake Mayfair Green Cookie Jar – Tell Tale Clues
Yesterday Deidra and I saw this green fake Mayfair cookie jar in an antique mall. The seller must have thought it was the real thing because it was priced at $75. My trusty Gene Florence … [Read more...]