If you are new to glass collecting, you may not know what the differences are between Elegant Glass and Depression Glass.

And, while both were made from the 1920s, through the Depression years and until World War II or shortly after the war, the quality and finishing techniques used were quite different between them […]

Heisey Glass is popular among collectors of Elegant glass and well know for its Diamond H mark […]

Sharon, one of Federal Glass Company’s most successful Depression glass patterns, remains popular with collectors.

Learn about the history and pieces that have been reproduced in the Sharon pattern here […]

Knowing the terms and jargon of glassmaking and glass collecting can take years to learn.

The Just Glass Online glossary is a great reference to help you understand glass industry nomenclature and common glass collector’s terminology […]

Murano is renowned for its history and influence over the craft and art of glassmaking.

Over nearly 1,000 years of glassmaking and skills being passed down from generation to generation have enabled the development and refinement of many innovative glass art techniques in Murano […]

One of America’s iconic glass making companies, Blenko has operated continuously since 1921 in West Virginia.

Begun as a stained glass manufacturer, Blenko turned to stemware and tableware during the Depression and later became identified with the American studio glass movement […]

Produced during the Great Depression and up until World War II as inexpensive promotional items, Depression glassware is now extremely popular as a collectible and prices continue to skyrocket as collectors strive to add rare pieces to their collections.

Read on to learn about the history and origins of Depression glass and Elegant glass, and the colors, patterns and manufacturers of Depression glass and Elegant glass […]

Famous for its Depression Era kitchenware and glassware, the Jeannette Glass Company produced many of today’s most collectible Depression glass patterns […]

Royal Lace is easily recognized since this well regarded Depression Glass pattern really does look like lace.

Produced by the Hazel-Atlas Glass Company, 28 Royal Lace pieces were manufactured from 1934 to 1941 during the prime of the depression glass production […]

Cameo is one of the most popular and representative Depression Glass patterns. Recognized by the figure of a dancer, the pattern was produced by Hocking from 1930 to 1934 […]

Knowing how to tell authentic antique and Depression glass from reproductions takes some know how and experience.

Learn how to tell the difference between an original and a reproduction item […]

Brothers Louis and Harry Farber were born in Russia in the late 19th century and immigrated to the United State just after the turn of the 20th century.
Louis and Harry began working for S. W. Farber, their older brother who sold products under the name Farberware. In 1915 they formed their own company, using the […]

The Fenton Glass Company is the largest maker of hand made colored Glass that currently exists in the United States.
Every piece of Fenton glass will be used for home decor or a personal collection.
The glassware made at Fenton is highly collectible and is sold through thousands of retailer’s world wide.
In 1988 […]

Royal Doulton China has been a maker of china and tableware for over 200 years.In 1815, the companies’ founder began producing stoneware in a small potters company in South London.
John Doulton, who founded the company, began in Lambeth, and his son Henry build the business up, and relocated it about 60 years […]

If collecting glass Christmas ornaments has captured your eye, there’s certainly a wide variety of ways to tackle this hobby. You might consider collecting by the country of origin, each of which also offers a unique style depending on era. Or, collect them by occasions, such as annual, anniversary, etc.Then, there’s always themes like seaside […]