Next Stop on the Train: Milk-Glass Mania

Next Stop on the Train: Milk-Glass Mania

March 4th, 2011 @ 11:39 am by Mrs. Magic
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OK, I swear, I will not post every piece of milk glass that I buy, find, or receive as a gift (hint hint HINT). But just a few more photos because it was such an exciting day!

After my last trip to the flea market, I learned that prices vary a lot for these coveted containers—anywhere from $1 to $45. I knew one woman had a dollar table with a few pieces (and said she’d have more in the future), but everyone else was charging at minimum $4 a piece. That’s not a lot, but when you think I might need at least 60 pieces, it does add up.

So the other day I went first to our local PTA thrift store. I found one large bowl for $8 and bought it, possibly because I had not drunk any caffeine yet and was not thinking clearly. Headed to the Goodwill…nada. So I drove out to the flea market, where all my dreams came true!

My lady with the dollar table had NOT added any more milk glass as she had promised, so I moved on. I found some great deals, some for $1 or $2, which bolstered my confidence that I should hold out and look for the cheaper ones. I asked one guy who sold me one of the best pieces why it was only $2, and he said, “Well, I just want to get rid of all this stuff.” Works for me!

The two pieces on the right are my favorite—they’re the hobnob pattern, of course. The second from right was $2!

The one in the middle was $8. Damn you, Chapel Hill PTA Thrift Store!!!

And finally…

How cute is this one??? Just one small problem…

Uh yeah, not sure how I did not notice that this was part of a lamp and not a container. Don’t fret, I’ma glue it on a saucer and put another container inside to make sure the water doesn’t drain out.

Isn’t it funny how, when planning a wedding, you (OK, I) get sucked into things that I never knew or cared about before? I was so happy hunting down these milk-glass containers, and it kind of surprised me!

Have you been surprised about how much you enjoy something in your wedding that you never previously thought about?

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16 Responses to “Next Stop on the Train: Milk-Glass Mania”

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elliegraye (message) 480 posts, Helper bee

I love milk glass and also have a small collection . My excuse is the wedding but I just love it. I started researching all white glass and learning about depression glass. I think it sparked an addiction in me! Anyhow, I also picked up two lampshade for the ceiling when looking for mason jars (not milk glass obviously) I didn’t know they were lampshades. FI pointed it out and laughs everytime he sees them. I said, well, they work for candles! lol.

3/4/11 @ 11:49 am (reply)

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cr6zy (message) 1,187 posts, Bumble bee

if you dont have a saucer you could just find a small vase that fits in it to hold the water everyone has vases or small glasses lol

3/4/11 @ 11:53 am (reply)

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Miss Magic (message) 628 posts, Busy bee

HobNAIL, not hobnob! Thanks to @kirabee for enlightening me. Although really, hobknob I think makes more sense….

3/4/11 @ 12:05 pm (reply)

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Miss Cinnamon Bun (message) 1,100 posts, Bumble bee

Tee hee, I was just going to post something about ‘love your hobNAIL glasses, Miss Magic’, but @kirabee beat me to it!

Love the collection, and you can totally do something with that lampshade!

3/4/11 @ 12:25 pm (reply)

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Miss Tartlet (message) 3,207 posts, Sugar bee

Glad you found some great deals on your decor! I love the lampshade/vase you picked up.

3/4/11 @ 12:30 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Trail Mix (message) 6,328 posts, Bee Keeper

I totally did this when I was looking for mis-matched vintage glass containers for candle holders, ended up spending like, 5 bucks on some bc I just wasn’t thinking! And then a few I didn’t even use!

3/4/11 @ 1:06 pm (reply)

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xtatic1 (message) 778 posts, Busy bee

I am also hunting down milk glass vases, I found a cute antique store yesterday that had a wee little one that would barely hold one rose bud. It was just so cute that I wanted it…until I saw it was $19!

3/4/11 @ 1:12 pm (reply)

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Miss Pain au Chocolat (message) 1,698 posts, Bumble bee

I have a set of clear hobnail glasses that I adore. Love this post!

3/4/11 @ 1:50 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Husky (message) 1,754 posts, Buzzing bee

I love your finds!

3/4/11 @ 2:51 pm (reply)

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mrspaetz (message) 3,805 posts, Honey bee

i love anything that gifts me an excuse to poke around thrift/antique stores

3/4/11 @ 3:35 pm (reply)

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tall_jenny (message) 452 posts, Helper bee

I love milk glass. I had a milk glass bud vase that I kept in my room as a kid, and I loved it

your collection is totally fabulous. I’m jealous

3/4/11 @ 3:45 pm (reply)

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SweetSara (message) 292 posts, Helper bee

I have always like milk glass but since my engagement I have become obsessed and now take a weekly trip to both the goodwill and the St. Vincent dePaul thrift store. The thrift store always puts there glassware 1/2 off the last week of the month. I picked up 6 pieces (three hobnail) for 25 cents apiece!! I plan on decorating my house with them after the wedding. Good luck on your search!

3/4/11 @ 6:26 pm (reply)

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kirabee (message) 1,402 posts, Bumble bee

Hahaha, I’m glad to lay on the education! I’ve been fooled by that hobnail lamp shade before too! Maybe you could use it on your guestbook table to hold pens so you don’t have to worry about water. And I love the hobnail footed bowl.. so cute!!

3/4/11 @ 7:15 pm (reply)

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Miss Cotton Candy (message) 436 posts, Helper bee

We’re on a milk glass hunt to right now my best find was a milk glass pitcher and 5 glass for 15 bucks at our local swap meet!

3/5/11 @ 12:13 am (reply)

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elliegraye (message) 480 posts, Helper bee

@Miss Cotton Candy: Oh I would love to see a pic! Maybe if you feel like emailing me a pic…so I can keep in my “to find” album…hee hee. I would love to have a pitcher! emandeli1 at yahoo dot ca

3/5/11 @ 10:43 am (reply)

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mjameson83 (message) 133 posts, Blushing bee

Hi There. Not sure if you are still looking for more pieces but I have a lot of milk glass for sale for a great price. I used all milk glass vases at my wedding last month but sadly do not have any room to store it. Please see pictures and details at http://www.kevinandmaria.com/Wedding_Site/Sale.html and let me know if you are interested in any of the pieces.

4/13/11 @ 8:11 pm (reply)