31 Wednesday Jul 2013
Posted in Unknown
I’m having trouble with my photos these days. For some reason I have lost the functionality to size and position my photos. Sorry…everything seems to be large now!
In any event…….I thought it would be easy to identify this piece. It reminded me of many ribbed vases that I have seen, but I haven’t tracked this one down yet. Just a matter of time, I bet!
It’s pretty, isn’t it?
29 Monday Jul 2013
Posted in Federal
I’ve posted a number of pieces of Federal Glass’ Madrid pattern. I’m comfortable that those pieces are all Depression era originals.
However these plates are definitely reproductions. The pattern is similar, but not quite right. The quality of the photo precludes pointing out the flaws. I pulled out my Warman’s Depression Glass Guide and could see where the pattern just doesn’t align.
Nonetheless, the colour is very pretty. My guy bought these at an auction. 
The auctioneer was honest and told him that they were repros. But he liked the colour too.
15 Monday Jul 2013
Posted in Fostoria
Isn’t this a gorgeous glass? The beautiful deep green grabs your attention, but the pretty stem and foot hold it.
These are the Colonial Dame high sherberts/champagnes. The pattern comes in a number of stems and was likely produced between 1948-1964.
I bought 10 (2 are chipped) on our travels to Massachusetts at the Cambridge Antique Market. This a large (5 story) shop with something for everyone!
I love these deep colours. I have a sneaking suspicion that I am going to have to acquire some stems in a beautiful deep cobalt. I looked at 3 goblets by Cambridge at this shop. Decided I wanted four and didn’t want the hassle of looking for another. But…..one of my regrets. I wish I had bought the three! My guy says, “Maybe they’ll be there the next time we visit”. I thought…well, if they are still there in 2 years or so, they will likely be cheaper!