If you lurk on glass sites you may see the acronym "HMW2", for Hazel Marie Weatherman Book 2. Book 2 real title is Colored Glassware of the Depression Era, Book 2 as it is the second volume from the … [Read more...]
Looking for A Good Reference Guide to Cambridge Glass?
It's odd. There are several good reference books on Fostoria Glass, books on candle holders, books on depression glass, Viking Glass and more. But the books about Cambridge Glass that are readily … [Read more...]
Hazel Atlas Glass Identification and Value Guide by Gene and Cathy Florence – Book Review
We know Hazel Atlas from their wonderful depression era patterns: Royal Lace in green, pink and blue, Moderntone in glorious blue, Florentine 1 and 2 in green, yellow, pink and clear, plus Cloverleaf, … [Read more...]
Glass Identification Help – The Glass Candlestick Book – Candle Holders
This past week Darlene posted two candle holders on my Facebook page for identification help. I wanted to walk you through how I used my reference books to help Darlene. This candle holder from … [Read more...]
Colors in Cambridge Glass – Reference Collectors Guide Book Review
One difficulty with collecting Cambridge Glass vs. Fostoria is the dearth of easy to use reference books. There are several excellent Fostoria pattern guides that show the pattern, list pieces … [Read more...]
Great American Glass of the Roaring 20s and Depression Era Book 2
If you enjoy antiquing and buying mystery glass then you will love this book, Great American Glass of the Roaring 20s and Depression Era, Book 2. It is Volume 2 from James Measell and Berry Wiggins. I … [Read more...]
Tiffin Is Forever – Stemware Guide Crystal Glass Identification Reference Book
Bob Page and Dale Frederiksen, who own the Replacements company, co-authored the stemware identification guide Tiffin is Forever - A Stemware Identification Guide. This is not a pattern guide in the … [Read more...]
Fostoria Tableware 1944-1986 Long & Seate Glass Book Review
Fostoria Glass was in business for a very long time, from 1887 to 1986 when the factory closed in Moundsville. Even after the factory closed Lenox crystal produced some patterns, notably … [Read more...]
Fostoria Tableware 1924-1943 Glass Collector’s Guide Long and Seate
Fostoria Tableware: 1924-1943 is an outstanding guide to Fostoria glass made from 1924 to 1943, the era when Fostoria set the mark for combining exquisite designs with good marketing. Fostoria … [Read more...]
Book Review: Elegant Glass of the Depression Era, Cathy & Gene Florence
Today on Facebook Elizabeth posted a bowl that looked so familiar, but I couldn't quite place it. Bowl was Cambridge, but what was that cutting? Have you had that experience? The book I used … [Read more...]