pouring through the data about pouring the wax

Recently in the FB Wexford group, there was a question posed about pouring wax into Wexford pieces and if there would be issues with the glass holding and burning a candle. The overall concensus was “No! Wax bad!” and while I don’t wholly disagree with any of the anecdotal evidence offered, I do feel like […]

all that delivers is gold

May has been a Wexford-forward month, leaning heavily into gold-rimmed pieces. And pretty remarkable conditions for the gold applications. It starts with my first-ever etched gold-rimmed beer mug. There is one fine scratch on the back side of the band, but otherwise, the gold band is broad and lush and radiant. Along side the mug […]

how it’s going: checking in, part 2

The decision to move forward strictly with Wexford glassware from my thrifting excursions was easy to make: that long ago, the shelves were packed with the double-diamond details of the prolific late-ish Anchor Hocking pattern. It was too old to be new, too new to be ‘valuable’ old, and it had belonged to everyone’s mother […]

the shake-up

The Wexford collection has expanded a good deal this year, adding many pieces with color or precious metal trim. This means resetting display cabinets! Let’s start with our Larkin Co. side-by-side, an early 1900s desk/hutch combination. It is now home to our Golden Wexford. on top: 12″ cake plate, salad/berry bowl on gold base (w/ […]

the golden hoard

I have been adding to our Wexford collection a good bit lately, including many metal-trimmed pieces I had previously not found in decent condition. They. Are. Glorious.