I love the Art Deco styling. There's something about the smooth curves and geometric contracts that feels so sensuous. And it is especially lovely in glass where the transparency lets you see inside … [Read more...]
Red, White and Blue – Royal Ruby Glass for the Fourth of July
It's the 4th of July and what better way to celebrate than with ruby red glass? Anchor Hocking made a plethora of pieces in their rich shade of red glass they trademarked "Royal Ruby". People today … [Read more...]
Finding Fostoria Elegant Glass at the Antique Show
We had so much fun wandering the booths at the antique show. Loren and I looked at everything, even stuff like fishing lures and old truck parts that neither of us is too interested in. Of course I … [Read more...]
Why Collect Vintage Glassware?
I bet most of you don't think of yourself as a "collector". If we ask why people collect, we need to rethink what we mean by a collector. Look around your home. Is there anything you have more … [Read more...]
Fostoria Glass Plant Now Ready for Redevelopment
If you enjoy vintage glass you know that most of the great American glass companies which made our favorite patterns are out of business. There are a few exceptions still operating like Anchor … [Read more...]
Fostoria Romance Etched Crystal Center Handled Server Glass Pick of the Week
It's Saturday, a wonderful day especially after a not very good week for me. I hope last week was good for you and that we all enjoy next week! Our glass pick of the week is the Fostoria … [Read more...]
Glass Pick of the Week – Fostoria Fairfax Blue Cup and Saucer Elegant Depression
Father's Day is next week (already!). Many men prefer blue, gold, green or crystal to the pinks or yellows when it comes to glass, so in honor of Dad's Day, here is this week's glass pick, a … [Read more...]
Two Lovely Blue Elegant Depression Glass Pieces – Identification Requests
This week several people asked for help identifying their glass and I was glad to recognize the design for a few of them. Two especially stood out for being a little unusual; both were lovely … [Read more...]
Fostoria Trellis Sherbets – Elegant Glass from the Roaring Twenties
Roaring Twenties, a time of prosperity, prohibition, flappers, speakeasies and Fostoria. Fostoria made these Trellis cut stems from 1924 to 1928, during prohibition when alcohol was illegal to … [Read more...]
Fostoria Romance and Chintz – Baroque Etched Crystal Patterns
My thanks to Kim who asked a good question: "The plates and saucers and cups are shaped like the Chintz pattern, but were sold to me as the Romance pattern. Can you tell me if the Romance plates and … [Read more...]