There are no antique shops where we live, zero, nada, zilch. In order to relieve my glass withdrawal symptoms I went through my photos for my favorites. This console bowl, one of my favorites, … [Read more...]
Less Well-Known Cambridge Glass Patterns – Blossom Time
Cambridge Glass made many gorgeous etched patterns including several that simply are not well-known. There are some lovely patterns that we have seen that aren't in the general elegant glass guides, … [Read more...]
I’m Going to Miss Antiquing! National Depression Glass Show in 2019 Photos
We recently moved from Michigan to the sunny Caribbean and one thing I've found already is... Ta Da! There is a dearth of glass shows, antique malls, used junk stores, estate sales, meaning, no glass … [Read more...]
Viking Prelude Etched Crystal – Accessory Items
Gene Florence lists over 100 items in Viking's lovely Prelude etched crystal and most are accessory items. You can find candle holders - Florence lists six of these - plus choose among three … [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...]
Set a Beautiful Table with Fostoria Glass Century Crystal Dinnerware
Fostoria Glass made their lovely crystal Century pattern for over 30 years, both etched or decorated and plain. It is one vintage elegant glass pattern where you can find dinner plates and place … [Read more...]
Fostoria Century – Mid Century Crystal Elegant Glass Pattern and Etching Blank
We're looking at several prominent glass patterns from the period after the Great Depression, glass produced roughly in the 1940s-1970s, because most of us have pieces from this era and many patterns … [Read more...]
Fostoria Sun Ray Crystal – Elegant Depression Glass Finds a Home
Last month I helped a friend set up for an estate auction. His mom had a huge set of Fostoria Sun Ray crystal - 24 each of cups, saucers, goblets, footed water tumblers, salad/lunch plates, side … [Read more...]
Central Glass Frances Green Elegant Depression Glass Vase – Antiquing Find!
Here's my antiquing find the the year: this gorgeous Central Glass Frances green ruffled rim vase at the East Town Antique mall in Grand Rapids. Central Glass made Francis from 1928 until … [Read more...]
Antiquing for Glass at Daval’s Used Furniture in Hastings, Michigan
Last week Dave and I went to Daval's used furniture store in Hastings, Michigan to get a hutch to go under his aquarium. Daval's has very nice used furniture, clean, well-described and reasonably … [Read more...]