Upcoming glass and antique shows
As the weather warms up, I’m getting excited about all the upcoming antique shows and markets. Here are few events and shows worth attending.
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Elora Antique Show, held at the Elora Community Centre, runs from April 19th-20th.
Admission is $6.00.
Visit Antique Shows Canada for more details.
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Antique Pressed Glass Open House is hosted by Sean George Pless Glass & Goblets.
Held annually in Muskoka at the Port Carling Community Centre.
Admission is free.
Show dates are: Friday June 27 until Tuesday July 1st.
For more information, call (416) 394-3005.
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Heritage Antique Market at Cloverdale Mall is a monthly antique show and sale held on one Sunday of each month.
Admission is free.
Dealers from across Ontario and Quebec featuring European and American art glass, pottery, and porcelains.
Next shows are:
- Sunday April 27
- Sunday May 25
- Sunday June 15
For more information, call: (416) 483-6471
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Flamboro Outdoor Antique Shows offers a tremendous selection of antiques.
Show dates for 2008:
- May 3 – Aberfoyle Antiques Market
- July 5 – Milton Fairgrounds
- October 4 – Milton Fairgrounds
Over 100-150 delears and absolutely no reproductions or crafts.
Admission is $8.00 — $4.00 after 2 p.m.
Visit the Flamboro website for a $2.00 off coupon.
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Every weekend, from May to October 2008.
Lots of great bargains and finds!
Visit the Cookstown Antiques Market website for more details or call (705) 458-1275.
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Glass hunting at Cookstown Antiques Market
We ventured out to the Cookstown Antiques Market today. “The Barn“, as it is commonly known, is home to 35 dealers, over 6000 square feet.
I purchased this pressed glass creamer and sugar set. “Stipple & Swirl” was manufactured by the Dominion Glass Company. Dominion Glass was one of the few Canadian companies that produced Depression glass. Here’s a better picture of the stipple etching.
The market has a number of vendors specializing in Cornflower and there’s plenty of carnival glass too. I fell in love with this Fenton custard Vaseline glass compote. Fenton Art Glass Company is one of the largest and oldest manufacturers of handmade coloured glass. Visit their Collector Corner to learn more about this beautiful glass.
Every weekend, from May to October, The Barn is host to the “Flea Market in Cookstown”. Lots of great bargains and finds! Visit the Cookstown Antiques Market website for more details.
Depression Glass set
I spotted this gorgeous Depression Glass set at Newmarket Antiques. It’s missing the creamer.
If you can help in the pattern identification, drop me a line via the moderated comment form, or Twitter direct message me @icollectglass.
Fostoria American bowl
I purchased this bowl awhile ago. The vendor had it labelled as Jeanette Glass Company’s Cubist pattern. Looking through my Depression Glass books, I discovered that Jeanette Glass never made a bowl in clear. The pattern is actually Fostoria’s American which is offen confused with Cubist.
Jeanette Glass Company manufactured Cubist (Cube) from 1929 to 1933. Only three patterns were produced in crystal (clear): 2 5/8″ creamer, 2 9/16″ sugar, and, 7 1/2″ round tray.
Fostoria produced American from 1916-1986 in clear (crystal) , amber, blue, green, yellow, white, red, and pink.
Generally, if your pattern is not listed in the Cube production line, it’s most likely American.
Depression glass vs Elegant glass: clearing up the confusion
No doubt, one of the first questions a new glass collector asks is, “what is the difference between Depression Glass and Elegant Glass?”
Just Glass Online reviews the difference between Depression Glass and Elegant Glass. The article includes a list of the most recognized Depression Glass manufacturers including:
- Federal Glass Company
- Hocking Glass Company
- Hazel-Atlas Glass Company
- Indiana Glass Company
- Jeannette Glass Company
- MacBeth-Evans Glass Company
- U.S. Glass Company
NewsAntiques.com clears up the confusion between Depression Glass, Elegant Glass and Etched Glass.
The National Depression Glass Association (NDGA) has some very useful glassware articles including:
- What is Depression Glass? by David Adams
- Patterns Important to the History of Depression Glass by Joyce Krupey
More articles to related to glass companies, glass patterns or glass manufacture can be found in the NGDA News archive.
reproduction or real depression glass?
We went antiquing and the Roadshow Antiques Market in Innisfil Beach today. I fell in love with this lovely centre piece, which I have not been able to identify in any of my pattern books. Not sure I was ready to part with $56 to discover it’s a reproduction, so it will stay at the market until next time.
Canadian Depression Glass Association Vintage Glass Show and Sale
The Canadian Depression Glass Association Vintage Glass Show & Sale is scheduled for Saturday April 5, 2008 from 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m.
The show includes: art and pressed glass, retro and Eames era, elegant Carnival glass, Depression glass, and kitchen glass. View the vintage glass displays and Depression Glass identifications.
Location:
HANSA HOUSE, BRAMPTON
6650 Hurontario (HWY 10)
Located seconds north of the 401
Admission $5
Contact Waltz Time Antiques for more information on this event.
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