Bryce Glass isn't the best known vintage elegant glass maker and that's a shame. Some of Bryce's etched patterns are wonderful and I buy them when I can. This particular design doesn't seem … [Read more...]
Unusual Stemware – Amethyst & Crystal Twisted Stem Goblets – Czechoslovakia Crystal
Isn't this unusual? Yesterday I showed off sherbets that would be perfect for Christmas with green bowls and clear stems. Today we have another two-color goblet, this time with a twisted amethyst … [Read more...]
The Perfect Holiday Stemware – Tiffin Killarney Green and Crystal
This is stemware week here and we're getting in the Christmas mood seeing our neighbors' decorations and the gift catalogs in the mailbox. To honor the upcoming Christmas parties and family visits, … [Read more...]
Why You’ll Enjoy Vintage Stemware – Fostoria Garland Etch
Isn't this a cute stem? The etch has two circular wreaths connected with swags to the floral design you can see facing you. I included a second photo below to show the wreath motif. Now, one thing … [Read more...]
Help for Esmeralda – Cambridge Achilles Glass Identification
Recently Esmeralda R contacted me for help identifying her glass. She found my Cambridge Rose Point etched stemware on the 3121 blank, which has the three knobs you see in this photo and is … [Read more...]
Get Style and Pizazz with Vintage Stemware
Reason #9 to collect depression glass is that it is stylish! Here is a super example from Heisey Glass, a footed tumbler is gorgeous cut crystal. Vintage stemware can't be beat. It's going to make … [Read more...]
Fostoria Later Green Glass – Argus Vintage Stemware
Last week we talked about green depression glass and showed how it is a grass green, the color of green crayons. This Fostoria Glass Argus green water goblet is a later piece of glass, made in the … [Read more...]
Depression Glass Guide – Sherbets, Champagnes and Vintage Stemware
Let's talk about sherbets and champagnes and champagne sherbets. You've noticed that there seem to be a zillion names for different shapes of goblets - wines, waters, goblets, ice tea, so on - and … [Read more...]
Get Ready for the Holidays – Depression Glass Gift Buying Guide
Have some Christmas to do? Here's the start to our gift buying guide for 2009 Christmas and the fall holidays. Vintage etched crystal stemware is a great gift for your friends who love wine or … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reasons to Collect Depression Glass – #4. Set Yourself Apart!
Here's one of the best reasons to collect depression glass: Your home will be a reflection of you, not the neighbors, not Pottery Barn, not the current fad. You will have your style - whether … [Read more...]