Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Pink glass




In between soccer games and dance classes this evening I quickly took some photos of my grandmother's pink glass set for Vintage Thingie Thursday. I always admired this pink glass dessert set in my grandmother's house for as long I can remember. I was fortunate enough to receive it after she passed in 1997. There are no marks on the glass. I consider it a dessert set because there are mostly sundae/parfait glasses and bowls to the set, one covered dish and 8 plates. I have used it once and awhile over the years, but the glass is so thin and delicate I have to be extra careful washing them. I took the pictures so quickly I didn't have time to wash them, hope you can't see too much dust!!! Next week I hope to combine two of my favourite hobbies, antiques and quilting....hint they were made by someone in my family!

Have a great week.

12 comments:

  1. Your pink glass is beautiful, and I would be so afraid to use it since it is so special. I have seen glass like this before and you are right...it is so thin and fragile.

    I can hardly wait for next week....love the hint. Have a great week!

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  2. Depression glass and getting more valuable and collectable all the time.

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  3. PINK! How divine! I admire it so!

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  4. Lovely pink depression collection. Nice heirloom too. Thanks for sharing, Ruby

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  5. There is something about depression glass that is so lovely...maybe the fragile quality of it!

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  6. Hi Lee, the glass is depression glass and beautiful. Lucky you to have such pretty treasures from your grandmother.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  7. Lovely pink dishes! Next week sounds intresting too

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  8. How pretty... I love pink glass! :)

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  9. I love pink depression glass I always wonder what they used it for during that grand period in history

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  10. I have a few pieces of pink depression glass--none smooth--mostly hobnail. It was the thing to collect back in the 1980's until the price went up. I like the clear glass style.

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  11. I have some similar pieces from my great-aunt that never get used because they are so thin they make guests nervous. And the wine glasses really only hold a sip, even though they are shaped for wine, they should really be apertif. (sp?)I love the shape of the drinking glasses.
    I'm looking forward to your quilt next week!

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  12. I love pink! Your pink glass is beautiful!

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