Isn't this a pretty thing? It's even nicer in person. This light pink amethyst color is called Heatherbloom and what makes this so interesting is that the glass changes color slightly … [Read more...]
Top Tips to Collect and Enjoy Depression Glass. How to Get Started Collecting.
Last month we shared the Top 10 Reasons to Collect Depression Glass. OK, so you are convinced, but now what? How do you start with this fun hobby? There are so many patterns and pieces to choose … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reasons to Collect Depression Glass – #3. Reuse with Pizzaz!
Depression glass is the ultimate in reusing and recycling stuff that has use left in it! You're taking something that is 70+ years old and enjoying it, using it, displaying it. You can feel good … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reasons to Collect Depression Glass – #6. It’s Fun!
OK, we gave reasons like style and warm family memories. Convinced this depression glass is neat stuff? Let's look at one reason that fits everyone: It's fun. Collecting means lots of things. You … [Read more...]
Help Name Me! Pink Depression Glass
Isn't this a neat piece of pink depression glass? Unfortunately I've no idea what it is or who made it. It's similar to a Hocking pattern, which Replacements lists as AHC37, but that … [Read more...]
Jeannette’s Floral Poinsettia Pink Depression Glass – What’s that Flower?
Here's a depression glass pattern that has a bit of controversy about the design. This is Jeannette's Floral, which is nicknamed Poinsettia. The design is big flowers and pointed leaves with … [Read more...]
Finally! I got some Princess Pink Depression Glass Listed
Yes, I know, a sherbet. Not the most exciting piece of glass to list, but it was in the box, the photo was cleaned up, so why not. I did get a few snazzier pieces listed too, like the Princess pink … [Read more...]
Bought Pretty Princess Pink Depression Glass Yesterday
Last week I wrote about buying Princess pink depression glass from a lady in Lansing. I mentioned being concerned about the glass condition because Princess has point that can get nicked easily. I met … [Read more...]
Hocking Mayfair Open Rose Pink Depression Glass
In yesterday's post about taking care of depression glass we showed a Hocking Mayfair pink depression glass sherbet that was all nasty haze from water spotting. I thought you ought to see what a … [Read more...]
Princess, Pretty Princess Pink Depression Glass
Recently a lady contacted me about buying her mother's set of Princess depression glass. Of course I'm interested in this - Princess is a good depression glass pattern and I don't have much. Most … [Read more...]