Here's a game for us depression glass aficionados. Let's play Name This Pattern. A few clues: My makers produced me in the depression in green and topaz plus pink and just a few pieces in … [Read more...]
How to Photograph Glass Part 3: Colored Glass
Let's be blunt. It is extremely difficult to get good photos that show glass patterns and are true to color, especially with pink and yellow transparent glass. Patterns, yes. Color, yes. Both … [Read more...]
How to Photograph Glass Part 2: 4 Tips to Get Clear Pictures of Glass Designs
If you want to identify or sell your glassware you need good, clear photos that show the design. It is very difficult to show some designs and here are tips that may help. Background We … [Read more...]
Prices Over Time for Block Optic Pink Depression Glass
From my perspective prices and demand for depression glass peaked in the early-mid 2000s, after collectors collectors started buying online and before everyone rushed to clear stuff out of their … [Read more...]
Availability Over Time – Block Optic Pink Depression Glass
We've been looking at pink Block Optic depression glass as a pattern that has lots of interesting pieces and variations and is attractive with its Art Deco styling. Let's consider availability. I … [Read more...]
Block Optic Pink Depression Glass – Timeless Pattern Inspired by Art Deco
Art Deco was a huge influence on styles and designs in the Roaring 20s, and just as with today's trends, style choices from the with-it crowd reached the mass markets a little later. In the … [Read more...]
Collecting Fun – Block Optic Green, Yellow and Pink Depression Glass from Hocking
Let's continue our series on depression glass patterns that are fun to collect with Block Optic depression glass from Hocking. Remember we have 5 criteria for collectability: Pattern … [Read more...]
Hazel Atlas Fruits Depression Glass Pattern and a Mystery Piece
I was glad to find this Fruits green depression glass luncheon plate at an estate sale last month. It's a pretty piece, in perfect condition, and the design is clear and easy to see Center … [Read more...]
Decorate with Warmth and Style – Vintage Candle Holders
What is more welcoming than a glowing candle? Now put that candle in an etched crystal candle holder from quality maker like Cambridge Glass - Wow. Imagine how these little glass flares … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Enjoy a Depression Glass Show – Tips #4 and #5
Remember we came up with 5 tips to get the most out of your glass show trip and covered the first two here and the third here. Wear comfortable shoes. Keep an open mind about what you like - … [Read more...]