Depression glass collectors will have a great opportunity to ask questions directly to two of the countries best glass experts. Nationally known authors Barbara and Jim Mauzy will be guests at the RockyMountain Depression Glass Society's (RMDGS) 36 th annual glass and pottery show in April of 2010.
The public is invited to come meet the Muazy's at the show where they can ask questions about glass collecting. It's really exciting to have the Muazy's at the 2010 show. I really enjoyed their book on rare Depression Glass. It was mind boggling to see all of the really rare glass; expertly photographed I might add, in their book. The Mauzy's are also looking to photograph more rare glass for their next book. They will be setting up a photograph booth at the show and they would like the public to bring their rare glass to the show. They would like to photograph it and possibly include it in their next book. This would also be a prime opportunity to talk to them about adding new glass patterns to their depression glass book. In addition to photographing rare glass, the Muazy's might be interested in photographing large collections of certain patterns. This is a really wonderful opportunity for collectors to show off their glass collections. Another great thing about the Muazy's books is the fact they always give credit to the owners of the items being shown in their books!
The next question is what constitutes a piece as being rare? It could be a rare color, item, pattern, decoration, shape or maybe something that has never been seen before! If you're not sure it's rare or unusual, bring it anyway. You just might have something special.
There will be 4 Special Seminars by the Mauzy's with the following dates/times:
Sat April 24 th 12:30 - There are No Glass Police
Sat April 24 th 3:00 - Is It 30's or 50's?
Sun April 25 th 12:00 - Going Green with Pyrex
Sun April 25 th 2:00 - Mix It, Bake It, and Serve It!
Barbara and Jim Co-authored the following 8 collector books and they took most of the photographs in the books:
¨ Mauzy's Depression Glass, now in 6 th edition
¨ Mauzy's Comprehensive Handbook of Depression Glass Prices, now in 9 th edition
¨ Mauzy's Rare, Unusual, and Unique Depression Glass
¨ Mauzy's Cake Plates
¨ Mauzy's Kitchen Glass
¨ Mauzy's Depression Era Kitchen Glass
¨ Mauzy's Kitchen Collectibles
¨ Mauzy's Depression Glass Postcards
Barbara has been an author since 1996 and wrote 10 additional collectible books. Her latest book,
Murphy Dive, was released earlier in the year. Barbara did all of the illustrations in the book and it is a wonderful dog book. Shown below are other books written by her:
¨ Murphy Dive
¨ African-Americana
¨ McKee Glass of the Depression Era
¨ Peanut Butter Glasses, now in 2 nd edition
¨ Bakelite in the Kitchen, now in 2 nd edition
¨ The Complete Book of Kitchen Collecting, now in 2 nd printing
¨ PYREX The Unauthorized Collector's Guide, now in 4 th edition
¨ Gay and Gifty Pot Holders
¨ Depression Era Kitchen Shakers
¨ Kitchen Treasures
¨ Sour Cream Glasses
The Muazy's will be selling their books at the show to and you can bring your own book into the show and they will autograph it for you.
To gain an appreciation for the beauty, variety and quality of American glass manufacturing, consider attending one of the shows that promotes these items. The next glass and pottery show featuring Depression glass and others mentioned in this article will be sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Depression Glass Society (RMDGS) which will be holding their 36th glass and pottery show on April 24 th (10-5) and 25 th (11-4), 2010. At the show you will find vintage glass from the 1800's to the 1970's. The show will be held at the DouglasCountyEventCenter. 500 Fairgrounds Road (Exit 181 - I25) in Castle Rock. Please visit the RMDGS website to learn more about their club and show: (
www.RMDGS.com) & (
SHOW). The show will have a main exhibit featuring an "Everyday Use of Extraordinary Glass" theme to it. There will also be 14-15 other displays on exhibit. The show has hourly door prizes for adults and a special $25 door prize just for children every 2 hours during the show. Barbara and Jim Mauzy, authors of 18 collector books, will be guest authors at the spring glass and pottery show in April 2010.
In addition they will be giving four seminars. Please check the club's website for more information about this exciting event. The EventCenter and vender booths are easily accessible for the disabled community. Please feel free to submit questions about this article or about the show etc. on the clubs website. A club member will get back to you with an answer.
Please visit the Pikes Peak Depression Glass Club (PPDGC) website to learn more about their club and their Sept. 2010 fall show. (
www.PPDGC.com)