This goblet is easy to identify as it is one of Cambridge Glass best known patterns, Chantilly. Oh, but wait, there is a similar pattern, Elaine, also from Cambridge. How can you identify your glass? … [Read more...]
Little Treasures – Elegant Depression Glass Cups & Saucers
One of the wonderful things you can do with depression glass is put small pieces on window ledges or those shelves in your kitchen or dining room. The glass is transparent letting the sun shine … [Read more...]
Fostoria Chintz – Elegant Glass by Candlelight
Last post we started a series about Fostoria Chintz. Chintz is one of Fostoria's transitional patterns, spanning 30 years from World War 2 to the early 1970s. It's still popular today, no … [Read more...]
Fostoria Chintz – Roses and Thorns in Etched Crystal
Recently a Facebook lady asked for information about Fostoria Chintz. I thought "sure", after all, Chintz is one of the Fostoria patterns we specialize in and I did an entire program on it for the … [Read more...]
What’s Pink and Square and Etched All Over?
Candle holders, that's what! This nifty pair from New Martinsville to be exact. These were originally part of a console set with a huge square bowl. I like the candle holders by themselves … [Read more...]
Here’s What’s Hot! Fostoria Romance Etched Crystal
I like Fostoria Romance. It has ribbons tied up in bows around flowers and the stemware is Fostoria Sceptre which is very nice. I've had this glass for a couple years, selling a piece here and a … [Read more...]
Loops in Crystal – Heisey Lariat Crystal Covered Caramel Box
I love glass for its clarity and purity and the play of light in the glass. Isn't this a perfect way to show off crystal? This is Heisey Lariat, one of their later patterns, made from 1942 to 1957. … [Read more...]
Tiffin Dancer – Classic Etched Pink Elegant Depression Glass
How's this for a perfect piece of Tiffin pink elegant depression glass? Pitchers are among the harder pieces to find. Even patterns like Classic where you can find stemware without too much trouble … [Read more...]
Poppies for Remembrance – Fostoria Shirley
Poppies were an important motif in the 1920s and into the 1930s. Think of Cambridge Gloria, Hazel Atlas Florentine, Fostoria Rogene. Poppies were a symbol of the first world war because they grew … [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...]