Dave and I have a nice set of Cambridge Rose Point crystal that we enjoy using, with goblets, iced teas, pitcher, bowls, relish dishes, candle holders, serving plates. Rose Point is a gorgeous … [Read more...]
Bowknot Green Depression Glass – Small Pattern with Lovely Design
Bowknot green depression glass is a bit of a mystery because we don't know for sure who made it or when. The experts attribute it to Belmont Tumbler Company, the company which produced Rose … [Read more...]
Lorain Depression Glass – How Hard Is It to Find?
Last post we looked at Lorain, Indiana Glass' pattern with mold-etched baskets and scrolls, so beautiful in green and yellow. I've had green in stock but oddly have seen yellow at shops more … [Read more...]
Lorain Depression Glass – Beautiful Basket Pattern in Green and Yellow from Indiana
Indiana Glass made some lovely patterns with unusual designs and rich detail. One of these is Lorain, also called "Basket" for its central motif of a basket of flowers suspended from a swag. … [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...]
Parrots Galore! Tiffin Jungle at the National Depression Glass Show
I enjoy seeing people's glass collections and usually collector clubs put on interesting displays at glass shows. Dave and I went to Tiffin, Ohio a few weekends ago for the National Depression Glass … [Read more...]
Collecting Cameo Depression Glass
Mary S bought a few pieces of Cameo green depression glass from me and sent me a photo of part of her collection. It's a beautiful pattern that looks wonderful grouped … [Read more...]
Patrician Spoke Green Depression Glass
I've a soft spot for green Patrician because it was one of the first depression glass patterns that I bought. Plus I like it, it's pretty with interesting shapes, lovely color and a great … [Read more...]
Spirals and Swirls – Duncan Miller Spiral Flutes
For some reason Spiral Flutes, Duncan and Miller line #40, flies under the radar. You seldom will see it identified, in fact you aren't likely to come across it very often at all. I don't think it … [Read more...]
Glass Buys from the Allegan Antiques Fair – Adams Rib, Cambridge and More!
Let's take a short break from our series on spiral and swirl vintage glass patterns. (I thought that series would be 3-4 posts but it's already 5 and we still have several patterns left! … [Read more...]