We've been talking about real, fake and reissued depression glass. Why would someone try to make and sell fakes? One of the most reproduced patterns is Cherry Blossom from Jeannette Glass. The … [Read more...]
Reproductions, Reissues and Variations in Depression Glass
We all worry about reproductions when we buy depression glass. But really, how worried should we be? Are repros that ubiquitous? Should you not collect depression glass because of … [Read more...]
Doric & Pansy vs. Pretty Polly Pink Depression Glass
This pretty pink plate is Doric & Pansy depression glass from Jeannette, the sherbet plate. Or is it? Jeannette made a little set of matching matching dishes for little girls to play with. The … [Read more...]
Star Light, Star Bright – Starlight Crystal Depression Glass
Starlight is a small, charming depression glass pattern that Hazel Atlas made near the end of the 1930s, 1938 to 1940. They made the most pieces in clear and you can see why. The pressed ridges … [Read more...]
Pink and Blue Aren’t Just for Babies Any More – Tablescape Thursday
It's been almost two months since I posted a tablescape with Susan from Between Naps on the Porch. We moved; most of my stuff is unpacked; I can actually see the floor and find my glass and have … [Read more...]
How Much is My Glass Worth? How to Value Your Depression Glass
Bobbie sent me an interesting email asking for advice on evaluating her Royal Lace blue depression glass. Blue Royal Lace is one of the most popular - and expensive - depression glass … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Give a Talk at the Depression Glass Club
I don't know whether I should be honored or not. The nice lady who runs the Great Lakes Depression Glass Club asked me to please present a program this fall and wouldn't I like to do one about center … [Read more...]
Green Lorain Depression Glass Repeat – Tablescape Thursday
You may have noticed I've posted less the last few weeks. That's because Dave and I are moving and there is a lot to pack and organize. Dave is an artist and if you have a vision of a rather unkempt … [Read more...]
Will My Roses Beat the Frost this Year?
Do your roses race to get one last flush of blossoms in before frosts? Mine do. My roses lose the battle some years but they never look so alive as they do when that last set of blossoms bursts out. I … [Read more...]
Sharon Cabbage Rose Pink Saturday Depression Glass
Sharon is called Cabbage Rose for a good reason: The flower spray is full of big, wide open shrub roses. I picked Sharon this week because our roses outside are gasping for the last breath of summer. … [Read more...]