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MILK GLASS! 101 Class - A Collecting Guide
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Vintage milk glass makes a PERFECT starter collection because right now, you can find pieces in thrift stores and at garage sales at such low prices.
In this video you'll learn where the formula for milk glass first developed and some additional history behind it. You'll also get to enjoy numerous examples of both Victorian and more modern (mid-20th century) pieces.
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CORRECTION: A kind viewer let me know that the second piece of Victorian milk glass that I talked about in the video is actually the bottom of a Fenton powder dish. Thanks Gayle!
Thanks for the information, I inherited some milk glass from my Mother, and have been finding some pieces at yard sales and a charity thrift shop where I live. The prices at yard sales and the thrift shop were mere dollars per piece. The fern bowl you mentioned is exactly that, it was designed to elevate the fern plant above the table of surface it was displayed on so the fronds would not touch the surface. Looking forward to learning more about milk glass.
Sounds like you're putting together quite a collection Christine! Thanks for sharing your insights on the fern bowl :)
FYI. Fenton’s early pieces 1940-1958 were translucent. in 1958 they changed the glass formula to a more pure white to complete with Westmoreland. They used stickers to identify their pieces up until 1972 when they put their logos in the molds so it was imprinted into the glass.
Thanks for the insights!!
Thank you so much! I just found my first Westmoreland piece!!
Nice work!
Your E O Brody hobnail and milk glass was florist used very mass produced.
Thanks for the insight!
I love milk glass and Im a millennial. It's so textural. I lucked out and got a turquoise robin in nest and a sugar cup with top and spoon. All turquoise!
Ooh--great finds Kimberly! So glad some in the younger generation appreciate beautiful, old things :) :)
Thank you for sharing this. It's been very interesting. 😅❤
The wide mouth translucent pieces are great for tea light candles. They give a nice soft glow
Great tip Armando! Thanks for dropping by :)
Imperial made beautiful glass too. They kept excellent records of their glass also, as did Fenton, Westmoreland, Kemple and a few others.
I love the hobnail style. I have milk glass from my mother in law. It's got a leaf pattern on it. I have a large serving bowl with 6 individual serve bowls of the same pattern. Who made it and what year? I will never part with them because I use it for the holidays. Thank you for sharing your treasures with us and giving us a bit of history.
You're welcome Madonna! Off the top of my head I'm not familiar with that pattern--would need to see a photo. Feel free to post pics in my private FB group--Your Vintage Headquarters :)
I picked up a pretty small candy bowl at the thrift store today , it kind of resembles a sea shell , I got home and used Google lense on it , turns out it's a vintage Hazel - Atlas milk glass bowl!! Had no idea and now I'm super intrigued lol
Fenton milk glass made prior to about 1959 was in fact somewhat to noticeably translucent. You have to go according to the style and the type of crimping to recognize it as Fenton.
Thanks for sharing that info about Fenton milk glass with us Daniel! Very helpful :)
Something about holding it up in natural light to see the "fire"
Thank you! I was able to identify my Mom's milk glass candle holders and salad bowl as Westmoreland Glass. Good info!
You are so welcome Lizzy! I'm glad my video was helpful to you :) :)
This was very informative 😊
I've starting to collect milk glass which started when my grandmother gave me a milk glass cake stand 😊
It's nice to see all the different types,, thanks for sharing 😊
You're welcome Patty! I have several items from my grandmother that mean the world to me, so I can relate :) I bet your cake stand is beautiful!
Interesting! My mother in law has a Fenton type vase. I am going to check it out next time she has it out.
Glad you enjoyed the video Kim! You'll have to let me know about your MIL's vase...
Very pleasant to hear about the different eras, companies and designs. It makes sense that the more opaque glass is of higher quality, but the translucence is really what I love about white milk glass (especially those pieces that have the opalescent colors when held to the light--I'm not sure if this type is made anymore, I read that the effect is due to iridized salts, whatever those are). Thanks for sharing and take care.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! My guess is that higher end studios still produce the translucent pieces, making it harder to find. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!!
Thxs for sharing your collection! I too collect milk glass, but I got a bit carried away & now I have a ton of it! lol Wasn't my intention, but there are so many different shapes & sizes that I couldn't resist. I've been very fortunate to have found several Victorian pieces(Dithridge). I use them to house my jewelry & a few other things. Really like the look of them on my dresser. Very elegant & romantic
That's the problem with so many collections--they take over, LOL. I use some pretty milk glass to hold make up; I agree it's just so darn pretty!
I have 3 pieces if pale pink milk glass. I did research and found they were by Jeanette Glass Co. I have a large collection of milk glass. I have got to where I only buy Westmoreland or Fenton milk glass. I collect Carnival Glass, ruby red vintage glass, Wedgewood from England, Opulescent blue glass. I could not stop myself, but I have no more room to collect any more dishes.
Sounds like you have an AMAZING glass collection Elizabeth!! My husband was born in Jeannette and his family all remembers the Jeannette Glass Co. :) Take care!
Thank you. I am beginning to do my own collection.
How fun Nellie! Good luck building it :)
Thank you both for the blog post and this informational video on milk glass. I’ve always loved the look but have recently started collecting pieces, mainly from estate sales. In my location, the SF Bay Area, there seems to be little interest in these timeless treasures and are typically selling for mere cents and dollars; their loss, my gain!
Yes! It's a great time to be collecting milk glass, along with many other types of glass, especially clear pressed glass. Sounds like you're really enjoying the glass and the fun of collecting--go girl!!
Napco which stands for National Pottery company was also and distributor and importer and supplier to the florist trade. They also did not produce glassware or Pottery but distributed pieces from other manufacturers which were often marked with napco on the bottom.
Thanks for sharing all your insights about Napco Daniel--much appreciated and so informative :)
Beautiful ❤😊
Very interesting and informative. Thanks!
You're welcome Rosie--I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Really great video, I enjoyed I have a big collection of possible milk glass, don’t know what to do ... maybe just flea market it for a few bucks a piece
So glad you enjoyed the video Jack. Selling lower value items at a flea market sounds like a great idea--good luck!
I inherited my milk glass dishware set from my mom when she passed. I am believing it is Westmoreland type. It is the grape pattern and have lunch plates , coffee cups and a variety of accessories. It was used for birthdays and special occasions. I was told she bought it at the local drug store in the late 40s early 50s. So it is very special to me and will go to my daughter. Susan from iowa
What a blessing to have such special heirlooms from your mother Susan!!
EO Brody company made floral glassware for florist industry
Thanks so much for the insight, Elaine!!
Brody was a wholesaler to the florist industry and did no manufacturing themselves. They bought glass from other manufacturers such as Fenton and Anchor Hocking often being marked Brody under the bottom.
The LE Smith piece is supposed to have a flower frog in the top of it
Thanks for the info!
I asked a woman who owned an antique shop if they Jeanette brand milk glass and she didn't know what I was talking about even though I thought it was a well known brand.
It's a bit more obscure than say Fenton or Westmoreland-
So, besides the Fenton name, what would be the next most valuable milk glass?
My mom used to collect and sell antique glass in the 1970s.
She taught me to look for the pink and blue around the rim for the older, back then, more valuable milk glass. Is this still true?
That's a very hard question to answer as milk glass in general is very slow to sell. It's a buyer's market and so much of it can be picked up at thrift stores and estates sale for extremely low prices.
Yes, that's called a "ring of fire" and can be seen on many antique pieces and some vintage.
I have pieces of milk white that was my mother's and grandmother's
What a blessing to have some lovely reminders of your mom and grandmother 🧡🧡
I have a ton of the hob nail ...including lamps and lamp shades. Trying to figure a value for it.
I have a blog article that addresses values that may be helpful Aron. You can find it here: adirondackgirlatheart.com/collecting-vintage-milk-glass/ Good luck!
Hobnail flooded the market. It’s very common. Though pretty, very little value
Got a bowl with the #10 on the bottom. What is it?
Not sure--could be a mold number?
Milk glass isn’t worth much in todays market 2023 unless you have some antique prices from the 17th century
Agreed. It's not a great seller. Now's a great time for collectors though and there are plenty of those snatching pieces up for next to nothing.