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This is the Milk Glass Shelf. Milk glass has a long and varied history. The concept of an opaque, milk-white glass is an ancient
one. It was made as early as 1500 B.C. in Egypt and perhapes even earlier. It was also produced by the
Chinese who were making milk glass snuff bottles and vases around 140 B.C. Milk glass jars containing
drugs, and spice jars made of milk glass were found in Persia about 635 A.D. It is believed to have been
first produced in this country around 1609 at Jamestown, Virginia. It was even part of the beads produced to
be used for trading with the Indians. By the mid 1800's, it was very popular in both England, and in the
United States. Every conceivable shape has been made in this wonderful medium. It also has been made in
blue, pink, chocolate, custard, and other colors. People either love or hate milk glass, there doesn't seem
to be an in-between.
I would like to share some of the lovely items I have come across with you. If you are looking for a
piece like Grandma had, or just like to collect certain styles, or patterns, you may find them here.
Most of the items we sell are older pieces. We describe them to the best of our ability,
but keep in mind that these are old 'used' items. They may have natural flaws such as air bubbles,
straw marks, scratches, and/or wear from normal household use, etc. Please note that all the information provided here is accurate to the best of my knowledge. However,
I'm only human, and I can make mistakes. As I learn more about the origins and history of a piece in my
collection, I will update the info provided here. There are well over two thousand items in my collection, most of which are available for you to buy.
Only a small portion of this huge collection is represented here, and we are constantly adding new items.
So look over the items on this shelf, and if you see something you like, you can purchase it. If you
don't see exactly what you're looking for, email me to ask about it, what you're looking for might just
be tucked away in a corner of my closet. You can pay for an item by Visa or MasterCard using PayPal.com. It's free to use and you will find a
'buy-now' button on each page. If you prefer to pay by check or money order, you
can do that right from the page too.
Thank you for visiting my Website, and whatever you do, enjoy your
day!
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Milk Glass Oval Bowl
This bowl features a lovely hobstar pattern. |
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Milk Glass Bottle/Jar:
This is a very plain piece with only a rope design on its base. |
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Fenton Milk Glass Leaf Dish:
Made by Fenton Glass Co. during the 1950's. |
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Westmoreland 'Old Quilt' Vase:
This was one of Westmoreland's longest running patterns. |
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Imperial 'Windmill' Relish:
Lovely design of a windmill, trees and flowers. |
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Double Horsehead Vase:
Made during the 1940's. |
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