Pattern Glass...one of my passions!

This piece was rescued from an estate sale for $4.  It has issues, lots of fleabites.  (Note: When an online seller says an item has a "few" fleabites, but the pictures don't show the damage very well, ask for more pics.  Know what you are buying)!

Anyway, I can have this piece ground and repaired, somewhat.  But, until it's about another 50 years old, it's only real value (at this point in time) is it's beauty.  For now, it rests on top of one of my kitchen cabinets. 

What about that "point in time?"  Right now, Pattern Glass collectors are having a field day....I purchased a perfect covered compote a while back at auction, for a pittance of it's book value.  Lucky for me, but it's a shame for these collectibles.

I fear they that are going to end up in the trash bin because their market is soooo depressed....right now.

Now, you're wondering why pattern glass is important, aren't you?  EAPG, or Early American Pattern Glass has a rightful place in history.  Produced right up until 1920 or so, EAPG is a unique category.  American Glass makers were not yet so refined in their capabilities as makers in Europe.  And it shows.

That's what makes it so unique.

Google EAPG and you'll lots of wonderful references to tell you the whole story.  My personal experience is nearly lifelong, my mom loved Early American Pattern Glass and passed that on to me.  I hope to encourage someone else to help preserve it, maybe you?  Meanwhile, pay some compliments to Grandma's old glass....she'll love it.

Real People

I used that phrase in my title for a reason.  May not get me the most hits (!) but....collecting antiques and vintage is something that I love.  I also think it's pretty important.  You're helping to archive history!

That doesn't mean that you should collect anything and everything that catches your eye.  If you are a baseball lover, or have fond memories of other childhood games, toys may be what you would like to start with as a new collector.

Furnishing your home might lead you to a certain style or era that appeals to you.  Entertaining?  Vintage or antique glass and accessories can give you that "one of a kind" punch that others will admire and remember.

We live in a consumption oriented world, yet events and news surrounding imports, overseas labor practices and the outsourcing of American jobs give us pause....who are we really supporting when we go to a big box store to buy art for the walls or some other small deco?

Who do you think?