Last weekend Dave and I went antiquing at a small mall in downtown Kalamazoo. We found a display case full of beautiful depression glass in the front of the store and then wandered through the rest … [Read more...]
Beautiful Depression Glass – Antiquing Together in Downtown Kalamazoo
Saturday Dave and I went antiquing in downtown Kalamazoo. Right inside the door is a tall display case in front of the window. The booth owner has some lovely depression glass and she … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week: Mayfair Open Rose Pink Depression Glass Platter
It's Saturday and time for my glass pick of the week. There's nothing scientific about this, I look at my glass and pick out a piece that hits my fancy. This week it's this fun serving piece, the oval … [Read more...]
Patrician Amber Depression Glass – Spoke from Federal
My glass sales go in streaks and right now the winning pattern is Patrician. I've soft spot for this design - I like the mold etched patterns more than the geometric ones - and enjoy the curvy shapes … [Read more...]
How to Sell Elegant and Depression Glass Part 4
It has been several weeks since the earlier posts that covered the steps to sell your glass. In case you missed the earlier ones, please see Part 1. It is important to identify your glass. The … [Read more...]
American Sweetheart Depression Glass Plates Galore
MacBeth Evans made American Sweetheart for six years, 1930 to 1936, making it one of the longest running depression glass patterns. So many of our favorite patterns only lasted a few years, which … [Read more...]
Cameo Depression Glass Dinner Plates Product Review
Hocking made Cameo depression glass for such a long time that they made a huge number of pieces - multiple bowls, tumblers, sherbets, sugars, even cups. One of the sets that could cause confusion is … [Read more...]
Ballerina in Green – Cameo Green Depression Glass Tablescape
I had fun setting this table with one of my favorite depression glass patterns, Cameo from Hocking Glass. We bought a very large set recently and I enjoyed selecting the pieces to show for this … [Read more...]
Cameo Green Depression Glass Stemware for Comparison – Goblet and Two Sherbets
It's the Sunday after Thanksgiving and I have something to be glad of. I finally finished listing all my Cameo green depression glass. This was a huge set I bought several weeks ago and have been … [Read more...]
Glass Book Report – Collectible Glass of the 1940s 50s 60s by Gene Florence
Gene Florence, author of the great series on depression glass and elegant glass, also penned this work, Collectible Glassware From the 40s, 50s, 60s: An Illustrated Value Guide to cover glass from the … [Read more...]