links for 2007-05-28

• Antiques Dealer Mall

  The 400 Antiques Mall has over 32,000 sq. ft. of dealers ranging from glass to furniture. Located at Innisfil Beach Road off Hwy 400, just south of Barrie, Ontario.

  (tags: antiques)

• Patty George Pressed Glass

  Patty George Pressed Glass Specializes in Canadian & American Pressed Glass of the 1880’s.

  (tags: pressedglass)

• Depression glass – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  Definition from Wikipedia which includes links to some of the major Depression Glass manufacturers in North America.

  (tags: depressionglass)

A visit to the 400 Antiques Mall

Despite the pouring rain, I had a chance to visit the 400 Antiques Mall just south of Barrie today.  I found a beautiful three footed cake plate which is definitely depression glass. Unfortunately, I can’t locate it in Warman’s or any of my other glass encyclopedias.

I also came across a gorgeous creamer and sugar set in the Georgian “Lovebird” pattern. Georgian “Lovebird” was manufactured by Federal Glass Company from 1931-1936. At $69 for the set I figured it was overpriced. My DG price guides confirm this is the case, so I’m glad both my pocket book and better judgement passed up on this one!

I also came across a new vendor specializing exclusively in pressed glass. Patty George has an entire booth devoted solely to pressed glass. Pressed glass is also known as pattern glass, and was manufactured from 1850-1910 in factories across Canada and the US. The seams are very visible in pressed glass because it is manufactured in cast iron moulds. If you are ever in the area, be sure to stop by the 400 Antiques Mall and see this amazing collection of pressed glass.