Collector’s notes
Collecting Glass
Glass has a habit of keeping its secrets in plain sight. These guides help you notice the clues before you fall for the sparkle.
Field guide
Depression Glass Patterns: How to Read the Clues
A collector’s way to compare color, molded detail, form, and condition before giving a pattern its name.
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Field guide
How to Identify Carnival Glass Without Guessing
A practical field guide to reading base color, pressed pattern, shape, marks, and condition before you call a piece old.
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Field guide
Vintage Glassware Identification: A Collector’s Field Guide
A practical way to read marks, shape, color, wear, and pattern before you name a piece.
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