a vast interlude

I had recently learned the silverplate pattern name that the Internaional Silver Company paired with Wexford in two of the sets I have. Interlude. Tina Spain MacDuffie gave me the name and confirmed that my second little votive cup jam server came with the correct spoon (the first had no spoon with it in the […]

the high-scoring go-with

I recently had the opportunity to increase quantity on one of my favorite Wexford go-withs, the Cambridge peg votive by HOMCO, which first discussed here. And I do mean increase, one dozen yesterday and another four are scheduled for today. While I’ve recently developed the appreciation for go-withs also made by Anchor Hocking, they didn’t […]

some wexford, some whimsy

This past week, we hosted a large customer group at our plant for tours and product samples. It also included a catered lunch. The Executive Admin responsible for organizing and setting up such events had a member of Customer Service making some fun paper flowers for centerpieces, a touch of whimsy on the lunch tables. […]

the hexes be hexing

Over in the FB Wexford group, somebody asked about the single hexagonal plate in the Wexford pattern. I first posted about it a while back, pondering why it would be the only one with that shape. But as it turns out, there are many hexagons to be found. They just aren’t plates. The ratios between […]

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 […]

a tisket, a tasket, a mystery glass basket

So a member of the FB Wexford has moved to a different pattern and is selling off her Wexford. Among the items was this peculiar basket of dubious provenance, which is now mine. Originally I wasn’t going to bid. I didn’t know who made it; I already have a fair amount of Wexford lookalikes. It […]

the regency christmas mantle:

I’ve been missing my normal enthusiasm for holiday decorating the past couple of years, but the recent turn torward a Hollywood Regency mantle vignette has provided some inspiration:

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 […]

clear as red and white

The collection has been growing and changing at a rigorous pace. Ihave been playing with the cases, and swapping out items packed in storage. Recently, I acquired a ruby-banded Oxford punch set, missing some cups. Eventually I realized this gave me enough ruby-banded pieces for a focused display.

flickers of color

Two new colored votives arrived yesterday, one Wexford and one imposter.