Figural Candlesticks, Part 2 by Tom Felt – The concluding article on figural candlesticks surveys both the religious & secular types. Examples are given of candlesticks also used as compotes, toyp0size angel candlesticks such as the three inch one shown by L.E. Smith, a U.S. Glass cherub candlestick and the drunkard by Portieux & Vallerysthal, and many others.

Identifying Carders Steuben by Maurice Crofford – Before 1935 all Steuben glass sold with a trademark signature, earlier pieces may be harder to identify. This article provides numerous tips to aide in the process. Fifteen color plates showcase pristine examples.

Hocking's Old Colony by Johanna S. Billings – Dealers claim the Old Colony pattern rarely stays on their shelves long enough to gather dust. But Johanna Billings still encourages collectors to seek it out, one piece at a time. She is knowledgeable and obviously very fond of this glassware. Seven color plates and 9 B&W photos provide examples from the text. Though most Old Colony was made in pink, items are shown in crystal as well.

Not All That Shines is Loetz: Identifying Bohemian Iridescent Glass by Alfredo Villanueva-Collado – The raisen d etre for this article is that well informed collectors will feel more confident in their purchases – a major consideration in a market where prices rise steadily.

Loetz is often misidentified making this glass particularly difficult to authenticate. Discussed and shown in color plates are glass types such as Pallme-Konig, Kralikand Rindskopt, frequently sold as Loetz. Of course, Villanueva-Collado appreciates these pieces which may also be beautiful and should be enjoyed and collected for their assets so long as the price is not elevated because of mistaken attribution.

Evangeline Bergstrom and the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum by Matt Soerens – Matt Soerens discusses one of the largest, perhaps the most representative paperweight museums in the world and its founder Evangeline Bergstrom. The five color plates, both recent and quite old, exemplify the versatility of the collection. Paul Stankarp and Debbie Tarsitano weights are shown with a Saint Louis Dahlia from 1845-1860, a Baccarat millefiori and a Pantin (the later 2 also from the 1800s).

Centrals Morgan and Harding Etched Patterns by Roy & Cynthia Ash – The authors object is to share their admiration for Central etched glass which they feel has not been given its due. They explain why there is a paucity of information and ask others to contribute what they have garnered. Four color plates and 3 B&W photos.