Thats why shes a member of the national depression glass association and. Rare pink depression glass sugar and creamer set with tray by cambridge glass company. Colored glass goblet 11 oz embossed design wedding glass set of 6 pink. The most common depression glass material is glass. Depression glass simple presence suits collectors just fine antique. With more than 20 manufacturers across the us producing nearly 100 distinct patterns, depression glass pieces run the gamut, but a few identifying characteristics shine through across the category. On july1, 1970, indiana glass company, based in dunkirk, indiana, created a home party plan and marketed it under the name tiara exclusives. Watermelon glass as this pink and green stemware from the great depression is known is as beautiful as it is difficult to find. Pink depression glass patterns pink depression glassware cut glass glass art home design antique glassware. You can find it in green, pink, yellow and clear and personally i like the green and yellow the best. Vintage pink depression glass divided relish serving dish. Pocket guide to pink depression era glass by patricia.
Depression glass was always made using bright colors. It contains over 200 color photographs, examples of fortyfive patterns, and brief histories of glass companies such as bartlettcollins, cambridge, federal, fostoria, hazelatlas, imperial, westmoreland, and others. Depression glass books there are many great reference books available for depression glass. Some people claim that depression glass is the most collected item in the united states. The most popular colors for depression glass are lighttomedium green, pink, amber and clear. If you are unsure of the purpose of your piece, you can look it up in a book. Pocket guide to pink depression era glass edition schiffer book for collectors clements, patricia on. There are no patterns exclusively made in pink glass. Learn about the history of colorful depression glass and get tips on collecting. No matter what your piece is worth, its wonderful to learn a bit more about its history and value. Poppy is one pattern you could plan to use for special occasions. The glass of this period is broken down into two different types, depression glass and elegant glass. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.
Pink depression glass pitcher anchor hocking open rose 6 tall condition is used. It might be the memories of countless hours spent with my mom and sister in antique stores, or the pride of continuing my grandmothers collection, or even the thrill of the huntwhatever it is, i love collecting depression glass. Havent used them in a long time and the pieces are just gathering dust in their box any suggestions would be very welcome. Rare ice bucket oval pink floral poinsettia jeannette depression glass one scratch close to the rim and possibly a flea bite on the rim at the middle of one handle. Search for colored glass that is yellow, amber, blue, green, or pink. Make offer vintage pink depression glass butter dish or ice cream banana split bowl 7 inch. Some are crystal clear colored glass like pink, pale blue, green and amber. Pink depression glass vanity or dresser set book piece. Some of the patterns consist of entire dinner sets. Vintage dishes vintage kitchen vintage shops vintage items glass castle cream and sugar vintage coffee anchor hocking chocolate pots. Get the best deal for depression glassware from the largest online selection at. Before trying to learn the value of depression glass, learn how to identify the pattern of. Depression glass, the colorful glass that was widely popular in the 1930s, is collected in many colors such as green, pink, and amber. Find pink depression glass and pink depression glasses from a vast selection of glass.
Recycled antique pink depression glass sterling silver leaf ring. If this is true, it is because so many of us have pieces of the glass that were handed down from our mothers or our grandmothers. Books about depression glass patterns and depression glass identification. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Whichever color or type of depression glass youre looking for, ebay offers one of the best resources out there for finding it. Pink depression glass rolled rim console bowl etched flowers gold trim. The company had a boom near the end of world war ii, and by the 1960s, they were the worlds largest electric furnace that melted heat resistant glass. Im actually considering painting my pieces so they will show up. Theres also a color and pattern available to suit every taste. Depression glass the official depression glass website. Of the top one hundred and fifty depression glass patterns, pink glass was the most popular color. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence.
Please give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it and please consider subscribing to my channel for more. Jeanette glass a comprehensive history and patterns. Pocket guide to pink depression era glass edition schiffer book for collectors patricia clements on. Other common colors of depression glassware are cobalt, custard, amethyst, jadeite, and delphite. Over one hundred and fifteen depression glass patterns were made in pink glass. Pink depression glass pattern identification and photos. Gene and cathy florence now present this completely revised seventeenth edition with 156 patterns and almost 400 beautiful color photographs. Depression glass price guide and pattern identification. Tiara glassware is a series of glass dishes, vases, home decor and serving dishes produced by the indiana glass company from 1970 to 1998. Depression glass is called such because collectors generally associate massproduced glassware found in pink, yellow, crystal, or green with the years surrounding the great depression in america.
Find great deals on ebay for depression glass book. With a name like depression glass, its surprising that it is one of my happy thingsyou know, things that just make you smirk. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. Until then, check out the great resources below, drops us a note, or join our mailing list for updates and free downloads. The most common colours were amber, blue, black, crystal, green, pink, red, yellow and white. When it comes to telling the newer pink stuff from the older pink stuff, color and feel can provide helpful clues. Other colors include pale blue, ruby red, deep cobalt, canary yellow, ultramarine, jadeite, amethyst, black, jadeite opaque pale green, delphite opaque pale blue, monax translucent white, and white milk glass.
Although depression glass wasnt intended to influence your frame of mind, youll likely feel happy when you find the pieces you want in prime condition. Pink depression glassware depression art cut glass clear glass glass art pink dishes open rose vaseline glass glass dishes bubble creamer sugar milk glass anchor hocking vtg. Carnival glass identification imperial produced rubigold and peacock from 1962 to 1972. Mar 17, 2015 a book such as warmans depression glass. Go to our depression glass for sale site to create your listing and well post it here to our community page. It contains information about each pattern and has pictures of most patterns. The sweet pear pattern was released in 1923 in pink, green, and clear. Pocket guide to pink depression era glass edition schiffer book. Cherry blossom is one of the most popular depression glass patterns. From opaque blue dephite to pure white platonite, find out more about a number of types of colorful glassware used in vintage kitchenware beginning in the 1920s and continuing through the 1940s. Depression glass included in a large list of showroom specials at replacements, ltd.
Depression glass is called such because collectors generally associate massproduced glassware found in pink, yellow, crystal, or green with the years. If you are looking for glass valuations, each author has their own method for determining value, so having a few different authors books for comparison is a good idea. Oct 07, 2019 search for colored glass that is yellow, amber, blue, green, or pink. Made by macbethevans glass company, this design offers a more delicate shade of pink than other depression glass patterns. This glassware was designed to be bold and stand out, so look for pieces that catch your eye. Anchor hocking, miss america pink replacements, ltd.
An older book may not help you understand the current value of your items but can help you research your pattern. Pocket guide to pink depression era glass, with price guide, the first book. Depression glass was manufactured in various colors. Depression glass was often given away as promotional gifts with. Federal glass pink depression sharon cabbage rose candy jar and lid. During the great depression, glass companies turned to machine made methods to produce inexpensive, colorful glass. This guide is designed to show depression glass patterns in detail to assist with identification.
Lancaster glassware stunning pink depression glass footed bowl was made by lancaster glass company between 1926 and its the floral etch pattern, with three beautiful etched flowers and leaves, scrolled feet, and a scalloped rim. American sweetheart depression glass pattern macbethevans glass company ca. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass gene florence 12th ed hardcover book. Explore depression glass pieces in every color, including pink. How to identify and value depression glass hobbylark. You can use this site to find and identify depression era glass patterns, elegant glass patterns and 1940s, 1950s and 1960s era glass patterns. Pocket guide to pink depression era glass edition schiffer book for collectors by patricia clements apr 24, 2001. Depression glass identification guide our pastimes. Depression glass is also a term that is sometimes bandied about indiscriminately by glass collectors, sometimes incorrectly. A few pieces of delphite and opaque yellow have been found.
Pocket guide to pink depression era glass edition schiffer book for collectors. American sweetheart 19301936 macbeth evans glass company, a prolific depression glass manufacturer, known for their thin and delicate glass, produced a pattern called american sweetheart that was manufactured from 1930 to 1936. With its warm rose color and vintage beauty, pink depression glass is a hot item. Mar 24, 2016 i have some beautiful pink depression glass but it is so pale and transparent that ive never found a good way to display it. Other macbethevans glassware, macbethevans, depression. Kate aspen vintage glass tea light holder set of 4, pink. Depression glass is widely collected the world over and many patterns are still plentiful enough to keep prices reasonable. Depression glass is know for its colors which included pink, red, blue, green, yellow, amber, white and clear. Collectors can look for common depression glass patterns, each of which is distinct and some offering more ornate details than others. Fostoria glass fenton glass glass book wine glass glass vase crystal glassware vaseline glass indiana glass glass company. Barbara mauzys comprehensive handbook of depression glass, by barbara and jim mouzy. Made by the jeannette glass company from 1929 through 1933, this cube pink depression glass butter dish was inspired by the cubist art movement.
Adam 19321934 crystal, delphite green, pink, yellowadam was a best selling pink and green depression glass pattern produced by the jeannette glass company. Identification and price guide will help the avid collector to identify genuine jeanette glass items. A retired teacher, doris yeskes interest in depression glass was piqued when she inherited a few pieces of pink and green from her parents. Jonathan fuhrman, depression glass collector aka the depression glass guy shares information about his passion for vintage american made glassware. Depression glass and elegant glass differ in that elegant glass had handfinishing work done to it after it was removed from the mold. Depression glass is clear or colored translucent machine made glassware that was distributed free, or at low cost, in the united states and canada around the time of the great depression. Dates of manufacture and alternate names for patterns are provided when known. This included removing mold marks, grinding the bottom for flattening, and etching or engraving the piece. There are tons of books out there about depression glass. The number of pieces found in the american sweetheart style is. Pink depression glass bowl with lid condition is used. The number of pieces found in the american sweetheart style is limited, however.
Jan 08, 2008 watermelon glass as this pink and green stemware from the great depression is known is as beautiful as it is difficult to find. Depression era, 1940s, 50s, 60s and elegant glass patterns. You may find that you have a very rare piece in a desirable pattern, giving you a gold mine in the shape of soft pink glassware. It just sort of disappears against the wall or cabinet. Mauzys comprehensive handbook of depression glass prices schiffer book for collectors by barbara mauzy and jim mauzy dec 28, 2012. Specifically examine the color shade and the raised pattern. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Make offer federal glass pink depression sharon cabbage rose candy jar and lid. Depression glass goes far beyond the transparent pink, green, and amber that are found frequently. Pocket guide to pink depression era glass edition schiffer. Many reproduction pieces will not be an exact match of the authentic piece. More than 100 patterns were made by about 20 manufacturers. Pink was the most popular color of glassware then and has retained its popularity in the present day. Everything you need to know about depression glass rachel rossi. Red, yellow, jadite opaque green and translucent green were also made. Determining the value of pink depression glass takes a little research, but it can be rewarding. This american made glassware has a deceptive name because the glassware was first introduced in the mid 1920s and continued to be produced by some companies well into the 1950sa far cry from the depression era.
Use a book or online guide to identify your pattern. Doric pink depression glass salt and pepper shakers jeannette glass. Hexagonal depression pink glass bridge drawer pull with nickel bolts. Want to find the right audience to sell your depression glass items to. This is the first book to extensively cover only depression era pink glass. How to know how much tiara glassware is worth our pastimes. American sweetheart was produced in large quantities in the color pink. Anchor hocking miss america pink at replacements, ltd. Pocket guide to depression glass and more, by gene and cathy. This depression glass pattern is florentine number 1 from hazel atlas, also called poppy. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you.
During the 1920s, 19thcentury pattern glass manufacturers such as mckee, heisey, and fostoria struggled as the real thing from waterford and baccarat, among other european manufacturers, became relatively inexpensive and plentiful in the united states. Though clear pink and green have long been popular colors, other colors included. Youll see milk glass, pink milk glass, carnival glass, and depression glass pieces. Basically, this is a catchall phrase for a general type of inexpensive glassware, in clear or colors, that was sold or given away as premiums during the late 1920s into the early 1940s. Tiara glassware, manufactured by the indiana glass company of dunkirk, indiana, was sold at home parties from 1970 to 1999. If a depression glass pattern had pink colored glass, it was also made in crystal, green or yellow glass.
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