THE A-LIST

Okay, back again and perhaps back on track. Doesn't take much to distract me, and working on building a new business along with a new website, blog, connecting with new/fabulous people, and the often erratic day to day of having a big family, has made me a bit more distracted than normal. (For example: I began writing this post about 10:30am. It is now 4:55pm and THIS ↔ is a far as I have gotten. But I've completed parts of a TON of other tasks though!) So, back to it!!!


TALK ABOUT MAKING THE A-LIST, HOLLYWOOD HAS NOTHIIN' ON THESE STARS...


Makes perfect sense to start with Anchor Hocking Company. The obvious reasons are 1) Their name starts with an 'A' -and- 2) They are the only Depression Glass maker that can claim that fact. But the best and most important reason is that they truly are 'A List' material. Anchor Hocking has a fantastic history that began in 1905, and the simple fact is that they remain the leading North American designer, manufacturer and distributor of glassware to the retail, food-service and specialty markets, to date. This company manufactured 24 'Depression Glass' patterns, 20 of which were made under their original name, Hocking Glass Company. Only Royal Ruby, Manhattan, Oyster & Pearl, and Queen Mary were produced after Hocking Glass Company merged with Anchor Cap and Closure Corporations, thus becoming Anchor Hocking Glass Company, on December 31, 1937.


NOW, FOR THE REST OF THE STORY...


I have decided to link to my 'under construction' website. The link currently has the history of Anchor Hocking, along with some photos of their Depression Era and 40's, 50's, 60's Glassware that I own now or used to own. I am currently working on creating links for each pattern Anchor Hocking manufactured during those eras, so please check back. (And please keep in mind, the site is truly a work in progress.)

A Brief History of Anchor Hocking Company

IT'S a MAD WORLD...Gotta Deal

A MOMENTARY SHIFT OF TOPICS...


Taking a break from the usual post, not that I really have any 'USUAL' post theme going yet, but I'm sure you get the general idea. Deviating from the norm is pretty normal for me. I've been what I like to call 'quirky' my whole life, others just took a sincere notice of it when I turned 13ish. I think that prior to that they just thought I had a lot of spunk. And of course, I got the frequent reminder from my mom, "Don't go ape!" (I know she wanted to say apeshit, but she was old-school, with the decency to refrain from vulgarity. So very UNLIKE me on that one.) I believe that all of these wonderful little trips down crazy-train-lane have helped me to perceive the world just a little bit clearer, perhaps a crisper understanding of the underlying tone, the 'don't quite SAY that you think they screwed you, but glide over it so they get the point', and the 'say what you think you want them to hear, not what you really think' concepts. I catch a lot of my customers in that trap. Don't try to dupe me, cause I'm onto YOU, even if I have not a flippin' clue what in the heck I'M doing most days. 


TAG-TEAM: SHIPPING MONSTER & IMPULSIVE EMAILER vs. ME...

YOU NEED THIS LIST ~ Depression Glass Pattern List ~ Adam to Windsor

Important Info...

Hocking Glass Company
Depression Era Advertisement

This might seem a bit drab as far as posts go, but if you've ever tried to identify a piece of Depression Glass, you know how important this info is. Right now I'm just going to give you the pattern vs. maker list. BUT my next posts will include photo identification, which will include pattern, maker, and a photo or three. This will be a major help in identifying that piece of Depression Glass that you've been holding on to forever or that piece that you've been dying to purchase, but just aren't positive that it is truly what you think it is or whether it is as valuable as the price tag hanging on it claims it is.


Adam to Windsor...

The list of Depression Glass patterns, from A to Z, is quite often referred to as "Adam to Windsor". You can use this list as the foundation for your exploration into the world of Depression Glass. It is a useful identification tool that you will be able to refer to time and time again in order to help you sort out what pattern belongs to what maker, etc. So let's do it. I will provide you with the pattern name, followed by the manufacturer.

LOOKING FOR KNOWLEDGE...THE PROCESS OF GETTING TO KNOW ANTIQUE & VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES

"In youth we learn; in age we understand." - Marie von Ebner Eschenbach

"Maybe I'm a prehistoric monster by being an individual. It's highly likely. All I offer to others is their own individuality. Grab it!" - 

John Lydon

You've probably all heard the words 'depression glass', and some of you might even have a pretty good idea of what it is. But, it is probably safe to assume that most people, in this day and age, actually don't have a clue what it is or perhaps what they believe they know about depression glass is only part of the actual history. Of course there are those of you who know WAY more about depression glass than I could ever hope to. Please don't hesitate to share your knowledge with us, wouldn't want to be stingy, would you?!?!


A New Beat...
I have embarked on a new voyage, a new pursuit, somewhat terrifying but thrilling too! This business of antique and vintage collectibles has opened a whole new world for me, an appreciation of things I wasn't even aware existed or knew existed but had no idea what they were or how fabulous they truly are.


A Brief History of Me (relating to glassware of course)...

RETIRED PUNKER BECOMES VINTAGE ADDICT

SO THAT WE ALL ARE ON THE SAME PAGE OF WHAT QUIRK(Y) MEANS...


noun

1.

a peculiarity of action, behavior, or personality; mannerism:He is full of strange quirks.

2.

a shift, subterfuge, or evasion; quibble.

3.

a sdden twist or turn: He lost his money by a quirk of fate.

WHO'S WHO IN QUIRKS...

The First Night...Nose Pierced

The transformation of a (not so retired) Punker into an Antiques & Vintage Collectibles Addict, is for sure 'quirky'!!!

If you've read my bio, then you have a small glimpse of who I am, if you haven't read it, you should! I'm a mother of 7, a wife of 16 years, long-term escrow/real estate background, and a lot quirky! Currently pulling off black and 'shocking blue' hair, at the age of 41 and finally got brave enough to get my nose pierced about a month ago (didn't delay because of 'looks'...delayed cause I didn't want to pass out).

WHAT IN THE @*?#...

After the economic dump, and my husband becoming surprisingly unemployed in November of 2010, I began submitting resume...after resume...after resume...and then some! NOTHING!!! This was not unexpected, just exasperating. I was working day in and day out applying for jobs that my mind knew I needed but my heart did not want.

AND THEN WHAMMY...