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...]
American Sweetheart Pink Depression Glass – A Winner For Durability
"The glass is so thin!" That's the first thing you'll think when you consider American Sweetheart depression glass for durability. The glass is thin, noticably thinner than some patterns such as … [Read more...]
American Sweetheart Pink Depression Glass – Enjoy Antiquing Fun!
We're looking at pink depression glass patterns that are safe to collect - no reproduced pieces - and are beautiful, enjoyable to own and use, have lots of interesting pieces and are fun to seek. I'm … [Read more...]
American Sweetheart – Interesting Pieces in a Pink Depression Glass Safe Pattern
We are looking at pink American Sweetheart for its collecting fun. This pink depression glass has a lot going for it: It's never been reproduced. This makes it safe for … [Read more...]
American Sweetheart – A Pink Depression Glass Safe Pattern
This post starts our series looking at depression glass patterns that are safe to collect, meaning no reproduction worries, and also will give you enjoyment and the fun of hunting beautiful glass. … [Read more...]
Avoid Reproduction Pink Depression Glass – Collecting Fun
Have you ever gotten reproduction depression glass when you expected the real thing? I have. It is disappointing to say the least. Pink Cherry Blossom is one of the most beautiful depression glass … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Collect Depression Glass
It's so much fun to collect depression glass. You get the enjoyment of antique shopping, browsing antique malls or hunting through flea markets and at the end you have a wonderful prize, beautiful … [Read more...]