This is my semi-annual post where I show you all the milk glass I bought for a song at the Visiting Nurse's Rummage Sale in Far Hills, New Jersey. ;)
I went there this year, saying to myself that I was not going to buy any more milk glass. I have way too much already.
But that resolve went right out the window when I saw these two beautiful pieces by Westmoreland (above and below).
One was $3. and the other was $2. The covered candy dish (above) is currently selling for around $25-$38 on ebay and bonanza. Score!
The beautiful goblet (below) was made by Napco. I love the simple shape and the almost translucent quality of the glass. I think this one cost me $2. -- a real bargain for something that gives me so much pleasure to look at. :)
I love the basketweave pattern on the plate shown below, too. It doesn't have a maker's mark, but I think it may be another piece of Westmoreland because it is so heavy. I'll have to look out for a few more so that I can set a small table with them. ;)
The hobnail, fluted-edge compote (below) has no maker's mark either, but it has the most beautiful opalescent glass. This makes me wonder if it is made by Fenton, which is famous for it's lovely fluting and mother-of-pearl glass. I've ordered a reference book on milk glass from Amazon. Can't wait to see if it helps with identification. :)
The little leaf-shaped candy dish (below) is definitely Fenton -- the daisy and button pattern. I just thought it was so cute, and for $1. it was another no brainer.
And the very first piece of milk glass I ever bought was an urn similar to the one shown below. I think I just responded to the classic shape. Now I have several of them. This one is by the E.O. Brody Co. I'm thinking of placing one of them on either end of the mantel in the library with some fall branches.
If you are a fan of Eddie Ross, you will know that he often includes milk glass pieces in his tablescapes. Early last week he wrote on his blog that he was shooting
a makeover story for Women's Day at the Visiting Nurse's Rummage Sale. I can't wait to see it, and see if it includes any milk glass! :)
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Gorgeous! Something about this milk glass is so pretty.I always remember my grandmother having alot of pieces.
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Beautiful pieces! I really love the plate, never saw one with the little flowers before!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous collection!
ReplyDeleteYou've inspired me to get out some of the big boxes---gift from a friend who was downsizing her home---and use some of these beautiful white dishes on a Fall table.
ReplyDeleteIt's service for 8, with several plate sizes, and c&s and mugs and tumblers and goblets. It's a shame to leave such a lovely set languishing in boxes.
Your finds are just exquisite, especially the dainty latticed plate.
Mary...it's posts like these that cause me to purchase more milk glass than I could ever use...is it possible to "catch" an addiction from a fantastic photographer's blog???
ReplyDeleteI need plates like those!!! Can I tell my husband that my addiction is all your fault???
Good morning,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all I must say I love your photographs! Boy I wish you could take pictures of my quilts, I know they would sell right off the racks!! These pieces of milk glass are beautiful especially the plate, if you get tired of having only one plate I know the perfect home for it!
All gorgeous pieces Mary and boy howdy can you take a picture girl!!
ReplyDeleteI always love my visits here :)
Blessings!
Gail
Hello Mary. My name is Dr Doris; and I'm here to help you with this addiction.
ReplyDeletePurge is your medicine. Please send the above pieces of milkglass to: Doris the Great at .................
Beautiful Milk Glass! I have a few pieces myself and I'm always on the lookout for more. I'm also a Fan of Fenton Glass, especially the pastel colored pieces but they have become quite pricey. Thanks for sharing, Nan
ReplyDeleteThe plate is my favorite. I never seen to find milk glass at my local thrifts, but I always think of you when I'm looking for it! :)
ReplyDeleteRecently, I was going through my niece's grandmother's things (other side of the family) and found milk glass. I have tucked it in her hutch figuring that she should save it. I didn't ask her; I just assumed. You'd agree, right?
ReplyDeleteDear Mary,
ReplyDeleteNICE glass!!!!
God bless,
d from homehaven
beautiful pieces and i can never find it that cheap. therefore i just admire on the shelves most of the time.
ReplyDeleteJust love the plate and the fluted-edge compote!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stoppin' by my blog and for " Mosaic Monday."
Each piece is more exquisite than the last! So lovely to look at ... soothing, the pale white with myriad intricate textures and designs.
ReplyDeleteAnd you bought more, I think, because you said you'd buy nothing! Next time say, I'm going to buy 25 new pieces today! And you won't find a thing.
I've always liked milk glass. Your pictures are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWell that is what an addiction is, cannot pass it up. LOL. Hooray for you and your great buys. My daughter has one wall to floor to ceiling glassed cabinet with milk glass only. I like it too but no storage place for any more beauties. Your photos are for sure super. Love your blog.
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They are all pretty, but if I had to pick a favorite, it would be the fluted compote. Nice finds.
ReplyDeleteYour photos would make anything look beautiful...but these are especially gorgeous! I love the milk glass against that black tray...and I am feeling a deep need to get out to a flea market:)
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are unbelievable...and its okay...we understand. Have a great one!
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me too me too...I am a new 'holic and I don't know anything about it but that I love it. wonderful pictures!!
ReplyDeleteExquisite photos Mary! Really stunning. And the pieces are very beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I once lived close to the Fenton Glass factory in West Virginia, but I didn't appreciate the beauty of their glass at the time. I would love to collect some now, LOL!
ReplyDeleteI love how you have photographed here, absolutely beautiful
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, My fall postcards came today and they are AWESOME!! Some 5x7 milk glass cards would be really pretty, wouldn't they?? ;-)
ReplyDeleteYour photos are wonderful, the stark white against the black...perfect. I don't have milk glass and I've never really been drawn to it (maybe because my grandmother had it) but I do love the plate. I see there are more pieces than those I usually think of! You got some great buys!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Loved the black background with the milkglass. Lucky you! Susan
ReplyDeleteOh, how beautiful, I just acquired a few new pieces and am so happy to see that someone loves milk glass just as much. What beautiful pieces of history to have acquired.
ReplyDeleteYour milk glass collection is beautiful and the way you highlighted them with a black background just showed them off to perfection.
ReplyDeleteYour collection is lovely! Carla
ReplyDeleteHi Mary. I follow you pretty regularly so I'm fairly certain I didn't see the post on your blog, but I have a dilemma today. I have recently viewed a blog post, made a mental note to go back to it, then forgot which blog I was on. So, my question is have you recently posted a blog about a new rug in your kitchen? Thanks. Wish someone could invent a "search all blogs I've visited in the last four weeks" feature.
ReplyDeleteSorry Angela, it wasn't me. Good luck finding it! :)
ReplyDeleteI can see why you collect this wonderful glassware Mary - every piece you've shown is lovely.
ReplyDeleteAll so pretty and captured perfectly! Thank you for sharing your finds.
ReplyDeleteHello Mary!
ReplyDeleteOh my ...did you ever 'score' with these beauties and what wonderful prices too! But something else that is beautiful...is your photographs. Such beautiful lighting! The pieces look like they are sitting on a tray(?)..it's beautiful. You are an inspiration to make me try harder to be a better photographer. I have a VERY long way to go but I have improved. I hope you have a wonderful Thursday.
Maura :)
Hi Mary, An amazing collection. Beautiful pieces, I can see why you love collecting it.
ReplyDeleteWhat $5 to satisfying your "addiction"? You make the all look like a million bucks in your photographs. Thanks for sharing with us all.
ReplyDeleteMary, I'm glad you got that out there, finally. : ) I happen to be a donut-aholic. With your milk glass, we could have a party someday.
ReplyDeletebig hugs...
Oh, my friend - You've got a bad case of milk glass-itis! Love the gorgeous pieces you've added to your collection. Everytime I look at my ever-increasing collection I think of you. I'm not blaming you, mind you, but I think I learned to appreciate it all over again when I began to read your blog and see your collection. What good deals you got!
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I have never had any milk glass, but after seeing this post I would LOVE to have a piece. You showed off some real bargains here. Lovely.
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You have the uncanny ability to make milk glass look sexy.
ReplyDeleteOr maybe that's just me . . .
Not only is your milk glass gorgeous but your photos are, too. My favorite is the basket weave plate, and doesn't it look marvelous on the black tray? xo – g
ReplyDeleteI could say the very same thing!!! But I won't...not out loud! ;}
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i saw that you had so many comments on this, but i had to pop on and mention how gorgeous this post is. i especially like the plate with the basket weaving. these would make a beautiful calendar. :)
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