Back in the day wine goblets were small - about 2-3 ounces - quite different from the large tall goblets we see today. Cambridge used their Rose Point etch on stemware for every size and purpose one … [Read more...]
Tips to Identify Glass – Example #1 from Facebook Requests
There are people who can look at a stem and recognize the maker instantly. Not me. I am by no means an expert but there are a few tricks I've learned. This post will walk us through … [Read more...]
Morgantown Mayfair – Elegant Etched Crystal – Flower Urns and Scrolls
We don't see much Morgantown glass around here in Southwest Michigan. Fostoria, Cambridge, Paden City and New Martinsville/Viking seem more common at estate sales and malls - with one exception, … [Read more...]
Identifying Elegant Glass Etched Goblet – Duncan Miller Adoration
Brooke asked for identification help with her goblet. (Unfortunately the Facebook links no longer work.) This was one of those "I know I've seen this.... somewhere" times. It … [Read more...]
Cameo Patterns in Elegant Glass: Tiffin Cherokee Rose and Cambridge Rose Point
One of the enduring glass pattern motifs is a central, small design surrounded by swags or flower sprays. We see small cameo motifs in depression glass, such as the wonderful Cameo design itself … [Read more...]
Cambridge Diane Juice Stem – So Elegant a Design for Your Breakfast Table
Cambridge Diane etch grows on me; I like it more each time I see it. Dave went to an estate sale for me and found this nice juice stem in Diane. I photographed it this evening and thought how … [Read more...]
Spring – and Romance – Are In the Air
Fostoria Romance, that is! Last week a local reader contacted me about her grandmother's collection of Romance stemware and we met at a local Arby's to exchange cash for stems. (A tip for any of you … [Read more...]
Fostoria Waterfall Stem – Art Deco Design in Vintage Glass
Last post I shared Fostoria line 5098, which they sold along with their Fairfax dinnerware pattern. Many people today consider that line to be the Fairfax pattern. Fostoria made an even lovelier … [Read more...]
Fostoria Fairfax Stemware – Gorgeous Vintage Goblets in Pink, Blue, Crystal and Topaz
We've been looking at Fostoria Fairfax, including some look-alike patterns, interesting pieces that we have had over the years, and now let's look at stemware. Fostoria made blank 5098 and sold it … [Read more...]
Optics Make Vintage Glass Sparkle
Have you noticed how some stems seem to have extra sparkle and an extra note to their design? That might be an optic. Glass companies used molded shapes on the interior to give a bit of extra … [Read more...]