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!

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@user-se5zg7en8z 4 ай бұрын

Your E O Brody hobnail and milk glass was florist used very mass produced.

@dianapetrillo 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the insight!

@junkmonkey29 3 ай бұрын

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.

@dianapetrillo 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the insights!!

@junkmonkey29 3 ай бұрын

Imperial made beautiful glass too. They kept excellent records of their glass also, as did Fenton, Westmoreland, Kemple and a few others.

@christinemeleg4535 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@dianapetrillo 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you're putting together quite a collection Christine! Thanks for sharing your insights on the fern bowl :)

@brookexp4710 4 ай бұрын

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

@madonnahagedorn5649 23 күн бұрын

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.

@dianapetrillo 22 күн бұрын

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 :)

@jessidigger Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I just found my first Westmoreland piece!!

@dianapetrillo 11 ай бұрын

Nice work!

@kimberlyporter9555 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@dianapetrillo 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh--great finds Kimberly! So glad some in the younger generation appreciate beautiful, old things :) :)

@danielulz1640 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@dianapetrillo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that info about Fenton milk glass with us Daniel! Very helpful :)

@mairwaugus5203 Жыл бұрын

Something about holding it up in natural light to see the "fire"

@armandopina8529 Жыл бұрын

The wide mouth translucent pieces are great for tea light candles. They give a nice soft glow

@dianapetrillo Жыл бұрын

Great tip Armando! Thanks for dropping by :)

@thelmalee2157 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. It's been very interesting. 😅❤

@lizzygonzalez9128 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was able to identify my Mom's milk glass candle holders and salad bowl as Westmoreland Glass. Good info!

@dianapetrillo 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Lizzy! I'm glad my video was helpful to you :) :)

@pattysplace777 3 жыл бұрын

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 😊

@dianapetrillo 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@jeanniegospelmusicanddeleo4956 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful ❤😊

@7777lizabeth 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@dianapetrillo 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@danielulz1640 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@dianapetrillo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing all your insights about Napco Daniel--much appreciated and so informative :)

@nellielongoriamonreal2966 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am beginning to do my own collection.

@dianapetrillo 3 жыл бұрын

How fun Nellie! Good luck building it :)

@superannieoakley4513 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dianapetrillo 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@kimberlyryan1942 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! My mother in law has a Fenton type vase. I am going to check it out next time she has it out.

@dianapetrillo 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video Kim! You'll have to let me know about your MIL's vase...

@flamegoddess1353 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@dianapetrillo 3 жыл бұрын

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!!

@thetrillianaire 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@dianapetrillo 3 жыл бұрын

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!!

@RosieBirds 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting and informative. Thanks!

@dianapetrillo 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Rosie--I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

@TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_ 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dianapetrillo 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the video Jack. Selling lower value items at a flea market sounds like a great idea--good luck!

@elainereed4842 3 жыл бұрын

EO Brody company made floral glassware for florist industry

@dianapetrillo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the insight, Elaine!!

@danielulz1640 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@SusanSchneider-qo4tl Жыл бұрын

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

@dianapetrillo 11 ай бұрын

What a blessing to have such special heirlooms from your mother Susan!!

@gyromatical 11 ай бұрын

The LE Smith piece is supposed to have a flower frog in the top of it

@dianapetrillo 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@presleywilson4492 4 ай бұрын

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.

@dianapetrillo 3 ай бұрын

It's a bit more obscure than say Fenton or Westmoreland-

@lindaaldridge2908 2 жыл бұрын

I have pieces of milk white that was my mother's and grandmother's

@dianapetrillo 2 жыл бұрын

What a blessing to have some lovely reminders of your mom and grandmother 🧡🧡

@aronbechiom565 3 жыл бұрын

I have a ton of the hob nail ...including lamps and lamp shades. Trying to figure a value for it.

@dianapetrillo 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@BobSmith-ll9ol 2 жыл бұрын

Hobnail flooded the market. It’s very common. Though pretty, very little value

@ruthw1079 6 ай бұрын

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?

@dianapetrillo 6 ай бұрын

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.