Millersburg Glass Association

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from the MGA!

03/16/2026

This Saturday, March 21st! HUGE Millersburg Carnival Glass auction full of pieces that will satisfy any collector!

Bid live or online at https://bidlive.matthewwrodaauctions.com/auctions/1810407/lots

A wonderful opportunity for those looking to add some RARE Millersburg to their collection! Lots of beautiful colors, shapes, and whimseys to be had including:

Only Known Blue Square Top Deep Grape Compote
Only Known Small Vaseline Flute Compote
Only Known Blue ICS Vintage Bowl
1 of 4 Unlettered ICS Courthouse Bowls
1 of 4 Blue Hobnail Swirl Vases
Only Known Fleur De Lis Rosebowl
Blue Flute Vase
Vaseline Fleur De Lis Compote
1 of 3 Isaac Benesch Bowls with a Missing S
Only Known Olive Missing Leaf Strawberry Wreath Square Compote
Whimseyed Ohio Star Chop Plate
Blackberry Wreath Sauce w/ Turned In Edges

Something for everyone here!

Preview and Bid here! https://bidlive.matthewwrodaauctions.com/auctions/1810407/lots

02/24/2026

A wonderful opportunity for those looking to add some RARE Millersburg to their collection! Lots of beautiful colors, shapes, and whimseys to be had including:

Only Known Blue Square Top Deep Grape Compote
Only Known Small Vaseline Flute Compote
Only Known Blue ICS Vintage Bowl
1 of 4 Unlettered ICS Courthouse Bowls
1 of 4 Blue Hobnail Swirl Vases
Only Known Fleur De Lis Rosebowl
Blue Flute Vase
Vaseline Fleur De Lis Compote
1 of 3 Isaac Benesch Bowls with a Missing S
Only Known Olive Missing Leaf Strawberry Wreath Square Compote
Whimseyed Ohio Star Chop Plate
Blackberry Wreath Sauce w/ Turned In Edges

Something for everyone here!

Preview and Bid here! https://bidlive.matthewwrodaauctions.com/auctions/1810407/lots

01/11/2026

A rare carnival glass vase just broke the world record, selling for $250,000.

A couple bought out a hoarder house to help clean it out and see what could be saved. They run a thrift store, brought everything back, and started pricing items. The vase hit the shelf for $25. Not long after, a customer who knew glass took a closer look and said it might be worth a lot more.

They were pointed to auctioneer Randy Clark at Dexter City Auction Gallery. The moment he saw photos, he knew exactly what it was. A Millersburg Peoples carnival glass vase.

It went to auction, where the winning bidder was Chris Sieverdes, founder of the Millersburg Glass Museum in Ohio. His $250,000 bid took it, and the vase is now on display at the museum. The sale smashed the previous world record of $175,000.

Why the insane price? Extreme rarity, the maker, and the color. Millersburg Glass only operated for a short time in the early 1900s. At the time of the sale, only eight of these vases were known to exist. This one became the ninth. On top of that, it’s cobalt blue with heavy iridescence, one of the most desirable combinations in carnival glass.

This wasn’t just an old vase. It was history, rarity, and perfect timing colliding in one piece.

And here’s what really gets me: the person who recognized it didn’t grab it and vanish. They told the owners what they had. That kind of honesty is rare too.

01/05/2026

Today’s the day! Lots of good Millersburg along with other carnival glass for the experienced and novice collector alike! Bid Live TONIGHT at 8:00PM through Matthew Wroda Auctions, LLC! Just follow the link below!

Tons of great stuff including 1 of 4 known ICS Unlettered Courthouse bowls, a Vaseline Strawberry Wreath tri-corner bowl that belonged to Marie McGee, a gold stained Ohio Star Toothpick holder, and MUCH MORE!

https://bidlive.matthewwrodaauctions.com/auctions/1794732/lots

01/02/2026

Check out this sleeper that was just added to the January 5th Online Auction from Matthew Wroda Auctions, LLC! Marie McGee’s Vaseline Strawberry Wreath bowl! WOW!!!

https://bidlive.matthewwrodaauctions.com/auctions/1794732/lots

12/26/2025

There is some really great Millersburg coming up in the January 5th auction by Matthew Wroda Auctions, LLC! Including:

1 of 4 known Unlettered ICS Courthouse bowls! The rarest shape and it is in one of the best conditions you can find!

A stunning Grape Leaves proof bowl

A gold stained Ohio Star Toothpick Holder

Don’t miss it! Over 200 lots and there is something for everyone!

12/25/2025

10/17/2025

As we begin to wind down 2025, we are looking forward to 2026! Save the date and plan to attend our annual gathering, now back in October! We hope to see you all there!

09/10/2025

The MGA gathering is in the books for 2025! Thank you to all who attended!

This year, we implemented two new awards. The John W. Fenton award was given to Chris Sieverdes for his dedication to the preservation and education of Millersburg Glass. The MGA Service Award was given to the Wroda family for their tireless support of our club.

As our annual charitable contribution, we gave $1000 to the Holmes County Senior Center.

It was a great year and we are already making plans for next. Thanks again everyone!

08/28/2025

Good evening all Carnival Glass and Millersburg enthusiast! Just a reminder that Saturday at 8:45 we will be doing an Earlybird auction of Millersburg Crystal. There might be a couple surprises throw in there. This is for in-house bidding only!The gathering is this Friday tomorrowbeginning at 4 PM - 8pm and the door is open at 8 AM Saturday. We have a wonderful Auction lined up for you. We hope you can make it.