James H sent me photos of his amazing collection of Cameo green depression glass. He started collecting in 1988 and selected Cameo because he loved the pattern, as he said "the ballerina / … [Read more...]
Cameo Depression Glass from Hocking – Excellent to Collect and Enjoy!
We're starting a new series looking at Cameo depression glass from Hocking and how you might enjoy collecting it. Everyone has their favorites - and I must admit Cameo is one of mine - so let's … [Read more...]
What Depression Glass Pattern Should I Collect?
Dave and I have a nice set of Cambridge Rose Point crystal that we enjoy using, with goblets, iced teas, pitcher, bowls, relish dishes, candle holders, serving plates. Rose Point is a gorgeous … [Read more...]
Adam Depression Glass – Tips to Avoid Damage
Jeannette Glass produced their lovely Adam pattern from 1932 to 1934, mostly in pink and green, with some crystal, yellow and Delphite blue. It's a beautiful pattern but you will find some … [Read more...]
Starlight Depression Glass from Hazel Atlas – Where Can You Find It?
Last post we looked at the attractive crystal Starlight pattern, a somewhat elusive, yet attractive and affordable depression glass pattern you might like. Many people think colored glass equals … [Read more...]
Frances by Central Glass – Availability and Pricing – Elegant Depression Glassware
Last post we looked at Frances, a molded elegant depression glass pattern from Central Glass. Frances has lovely curved shapes and a simple molded design of interrupted ribs. I own a … [Read more...]
Tips to Clean Elegant and Depression Glass – How to Care for Collectible Glass
Yesterday I noticed a Petalware plate had some odd yellow stuff on it. You get that with glass. Sometimes it will be old gum residue from a long-ago label, other times it's old dirt. Sometimes it's … [Read more...]
Primo Paneled Aster Depression Glass from U. S. Glass – Yellow and Green
Today when I browsed my favorite depression glass guidebook I came across Primo, also called Paneled Aster, one of the US Glass patterns from the early depression years. Like most US Glass patterns - … [Read more...]
Depression Glass? No, Much Older. Pompeii!
Isn't this bowl a beautiful shade of green glass? It looks like depression glass in color and shape but it is not. I took this photo at the Phoenix art museum this spring at their exhibit of … [Read more...]
More About Salt and Pepper Shakers – Jeannette Glass Patterns with Shakers
One reader asked me whether Jeannette produced shakers in their popular Iris and Herringbone pattern, specifically in the iridescent amber color. I didn't know and went to my trusty reference books, … [Read more...]