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...]
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...]
How to Sell Elegant and Depression Glass Part 1
Every month or so I get an email from someone who has glass they don't want. They want to sell it, and are looking for advice on how to sell it. Or they hope I will buy it from them. These emails … [Read more...]
Researching Glass Patterns – A True Story
This is a true story that happened this evening. I had the sherbet below listed on eBay as Bryce etch 410. It looked like Bryce pieces we had a couple years ago, although the stem shape wasn't quite … [Read more...]
Book Report Monday! Fostoria Glass by Ann Kerr
Here's a book on Fostoria Glass that is a little different than the others available. Ann Kerr combines stemware and dinnerware in this volume and covers the etched and cut decorations. She covers … [Read more...]
Book Report Monday! Super Easy Depression Glass Guide
Have you ever had a problem with a glass book where you really could not tell what the pattern looks like? Or you have a piece of glass, you narrowed it down to Old Cafe or Fortune but you're … [Read more...]
Book Review Monday – Depression Era Glass by Duncan
Depression Glass by Duncan (Schiffer Book for Collectors) by Leslie Pina is a cross between one of those big coffee table books where you ooh and ah over the pictures and a glass guide. Duncan Miller … [Read more...]
Book Report Monday – Great American Glass of the Roaring 20s and Depression Era
Here's one of my favorite glass books. The title alone is super: Great American Glass of the Roaring 20's and Depression Era. It's pretty useful for identification, although you won't find extensive … [Read more...]
Book Report Monday – Imperial Glass by Archer
Have you ever noticed that after you get a new glass book suddenly everything you see is in that book? That happened to me with this book, Imperial Glass by Archer. I got it and suddenly several … [Read more...]
How to Identify Your Cambridge Glass – Four Good Websites
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...]