Bride’s Baskets: Sophisticated Wedding Gifts

Bride’s baskets were the go-to wedding gifts given to sophisticated Victorian brides from the 1880s until about 1905. The term itself though is modern, used since the late 1950s. A bride’s basket is an elegant art glass bowl, usually with a crimped or ruffled rim, held by a silver-plated frame, often with a handle. They […]

Mary Gregory Vase

Q:  Years ago, my grandfather was given this cameo glass vase as payment for a bill and it was given to me after he died. The vase is 7 1/4 inches tall. I’ve been told it’s valuable. Can you tell me more about it and the value?  A:  Your vase looks like cranberry colored Mary […]

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