One of the prettiest Imperial patterns is Little Jewel, also called Diamond Block, as in this ice blue bowl. Imperial made Little Jewel beginning in the late 1920s, apparently as an accessory … [Read more...]
Depression Glass from Imperial – Diamond Quilted
We may best know Imperial Glass for their beautiful - and prolific - Candlewick fine crystal, but they produced several lines that were of lesser quality that we consider depression glass, and not … [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...]
Conversion Time! From Dealer/Aficionado to Collector – Gasp!
I have a confession to make. Since 1999 I've bought glass with the intent to resell. That means I get the beautiful / wonderful / spectacular piece of glass, ooh and aah over it, wash it, photograph … [Read more...]
Too Quick! A FAST Look at an Antique Mall
Yesterday we stopped at an antique mall in northern Indiana off I65 (I cannot recall the town) just before they closed. We were on our way home from Tennessee and were pretty tired but we both wanted … [Read more...]
Frosted Satin Hocking Depression Glass
Frosted glass from the depression era looks so soft and appealing that you want to touch it. Back in the day the glass companies treated glass with camphoric acid that left the surface frosty and … [Read more...]
Patrician Spoke Green Depression Glass
I've a soft spot for green Patrician because it was one of the first depression glass patterns that I bought. Plus I like it, it's pretty with interesting shapes, lovely color and a great … [Read more...]
Depression Glass Values Over Time
Recently an article "Depression glass likely a good investment" by Bob Swisher in the in the News-Gazette (Champaign Illinois) sparked the most re-posts on Facebook of anything I've posted. Mr. … [Read more...]
Old Colony Depression Glass from Hocking, Open Lace Border Design
"Old Colony" must have been a popular name back in the 1930s as both Hocking and Heisey produced extensive patterns with this name. Hocking Old Colony is depression glass, mass produced with the … [Read more...]
Cambridge Border Etched Designs – Number 739 – Big Urn and Scrolls
This etch is a real winner, just beautiful with a big urn in the center of scrolls. It is another design that has no pattern name, just a number, #739. I love this etch and the footed … [Read more...]