I recommend several books to help you, collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence later editions have helpful piece guides, elegant glass by coe and coe and collectible glassware from the 40s, 50s and 60s by gene florence. Thats why shes a member of the national depression glass association and. Popular books on the subject include the following. More than 100 patterns were made by about 20 manufacturers.
Depression glass the official depression glass website. Pink mayfair open rose depression glass cookie jar hocking. There were numerous patterns from which to choose, and today, some are more collectible than others. Vintage 1930s circle green pattern depression glass low sherbet footed drinking glass by anchor hocking glass. Often found in green, but also made in yellow, pink and crystal clear. Determining the value of pink depression glass lovetoknow. 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. Pocket guide to pink depression era glass by patricia. Other common colors of depression glassware are cobalt, custard, amethyst, jadeite, and delphite. But when the great depression hit, americans once again turned to pattern glass, which we know today as depression glass, for. You can easily find this glass in most antique stores, but determining its value can be a bit more confusing. Pink pieces are very rare due to limited production. I found a pink juicer on rubylanes website it was made by hazel atlas in the criss cross pattern. Dec 08, 2019 i found a pink juicer on rubylanes website it was made by hazel atlas in the criss cross pattern.
Some of the patterns consist of entire dinner sets. Apr 07, 2014 hocking glass company started making pink block optic depression glass wares. Depression glass was always made using bright colors. 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. These glass wares of the depression period were made with parallel creases enriching the glass. The book features 170 depression glass patterns, detailed pattern. 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. Blue, green, amber, crystal clear, yellow, pink etc were common colors in which depression glasses were found.
Depression glass included in a large list of showroom specials at replacements, ltd. Also, youll generally find that saucers are more common than cups. Pink mayfair open rose depression glass cookie jar hocking glass co. If you find something thats not listed in the depression glass encyclopedias, its part of the park avenue line not manhattan. The glass is made with bold and bright colors, and it has a range of intricate. Most often found in pink, but a few pieces were made in crystal clear and iridescent. Mostly pink and green with a few pieces of opaque delphite blue, yellow and crystal. Pink princess depression glass the doll size pieces of glass in front of the princess are newer glass, made in the pattern of cameo dancing girl. You can use this site to find and identify depression era glass patterns, elegant glass patterns and 1940s, 1950s and 1960s era glass patterns. See more ideas about glass, pink and pink depression glass.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The most popular colors with collectors today are pink in varying hues some are very light in color, while others have an orange tint to the pink, cobalt blue, and green. The most common colours were amber, blue, black, crystal, green, pink, red, yellow and white. Pink is the most plentiful and of course there are more collectors of pink than any of the other colors. Search for colored glass that is yellow, amber, blue, green, or pink. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene and cathy florence. Pink depression glass rolled rim console bowl etched flowers gold trim. During the great depression, beginning with the stock market crash of 1929, americans learned to live frugally, and the glassware of the time reflected that. Depression glass was often given away as promotional gifts with. Mayfair open rose cookie jars, shot glasses, small juice pitchers and saltpepper shakers have been reproduced in pink more orange than the original, green both too dark and the wrong shade, cobalt, amethyst, red. If you want to collect and not get ripped off than you should have one. 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.
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. The shapes used for this pattern are very similar to jeannettes depressionera windsor pattern. Glass company, jeannette glass company, macbethevans glass company and hazelatlas glass company. See more ideas about glass, glass collection and vintage glassware. See imperfection on pitcher, as is common with depression glass.
Glass marked arcoroc or france or indonesia are not depression glass. Cherry blossom pink by jeannette depression glass set of 19 pieces excellent gorgeous set of pink depression glass with cherry blossom pattern, 8 plates, 8 footed juice glasses, 1 round bottom pitcher, 1 tray with handles, 1 serving bowl. There are no patterns exclusively made in pink glass. Pink depression glass pattern identification and photos. Red, yellow, jadite opaque green and translucent green were also made. The princess pattern was made by the hocking glass company from 1931 to 1935. Yellow was made only during the years of 1932 to 1934 and limited to a. It is listed in many depression glass books, but was not introduced until 1947. Of the top one hundred and fifty depression glass patterns, pink glass was the most popular color. In this book, expert and beginning glass collectors will find. During the 1920s, 19thcentury patternglass 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. Most of the cameo a collector will find will be green, though the pattern was made in yellow, pink and crystal with a platinum trim.
Pink depression glass cabinet knobs 10 vintage hexagon drawer pulls t109vf antique style pale pink knobs for dressers, kitchen cabinets, new furniture or vanities wnickel flush fit ferrule. May 21, 2018 glass marked arcoroc or france or indonesia are not depression glass. These diverse colors also arose from the fact that there were many manufacturing companies in the glass industry that offers glass wares as. 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. Examples of fortyfive patterns and brief histories of glass companies are included along with a chapter of incidental pieces from such firms as bartlettcollins. Learn about the history of colorful depression glass and get tips on collecting. You could also go to replacements website and do a search on pink depression glass more than 1,000 pictures will come up and if you have time and patience you might be able to locate the pattern you are looking at on ebay. By kate millerwilson antique collector with its warm rose color and vintage beauty, pink depression glass is a hot item among collectors and antiques enthusiasts.
When depression glass came to existence, it was made in diverse colors. Depression glass simple presence suits collectors just fine antique. Theres also a color and pattern available to suit every taste. This is the first book to extensively cover only depression era pink glass. Over one hundred and fifteen depression glass patterns were made in pink glass. Depression glass, pink depression glass, catchall, key bowl, trinket bowl, candy dish, vintage, antique, 1930s, bathroom dish, soap dish thatretrohome. But today, this glass attracts collectors and pieces made in soughtafter designs. Depression glass books where you can browse and buy reference books and price guides for depression glass collecting. Pink depression glass used to be purchased in dime stores. Jeanette glass a comprehensive history and patterns. Due to the presence of parallel creases and vertical infused hires, they were regarded as block optic. Depression era, 1940s, 50s, 60s and elegant glass patterns. Federal glass company sharon pink footed ice tea tumbler.
Holiday buttons and bows pink 19471949 crystal, iridescent 19471975 shell pink 19581959 the jeannette glass company produced holiday and found that it was one of its most popular pink depression glass like patterns. Pocket guide to pink depression era glass, with price guide, the first book of its kind to extensively cover only depression era pink glass, contains over 200 color photographs. Find pink depression glass and pink depression glasses from a vast selection of glass. It contains over 200 color photographs, examples of fortyfive patterns, and brief histories of glass companies such as bartlettcollins, cambridge, federal, fostoria. With its warm rose color and vintage beauty, pink depression glass is a hot item among collectors and antiques enthusiasts. It came in a variety of colors like pink, yellow and green. Most of todays depression glass reference books show the patterns in alphabetical order, from adam to windsor.
Hocking glass companies also manufactured other glass colors like. Pocket guide to pink depression era glass edition schiffer book. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence. Depression glass is widely collected the world over and many patterns are still plentiful enough to keep prices reasonable. Depression glass was also made in amber, iridescent, opaque white known as monax, and several other colors as well. I recently picked up a piece and was curious about the pattern name. Depression glass books there are many great reference books available for depression glass. Depression glass was manufactured in various colors. Get the best deal for depression glassware from the largest online selection at. Collecting depression era glassware is still a very popular hobby so finding books on the subject is easy. Depression glass, as it came to be known, was cheap and readily available, even given away in cereal boxes and in grocery stores.
Vintage sierrapin wheel 11 inch pink depression glass platter by jeannette 1933 good condition. Sharon is one of the most popular patterns in the depression glass category. Doric pink depression glass salt and pepper shakers jeannette glass. Some people claim that depression glass is the most collected item in the united states. Depression glass is called such because collectors generally associate massproduced glassware found in pink, yellow, crystal, or green with the years surrounding the great.
If a depression glass pattern had pink colored glass, it was also made in crystal, green or yellow glass. Pocket guide to pink depression era glass edition schiffer book for collectors. Depression glass price guide and pattern identification. Pink jeannette cherry blossom depression glassware for. This glassware was designed to be bold and stand out, so look for pieces that catch your eye. Pink princess depression glass from hocking glass company 19311935. Interesting depression glass pink covered small pitcher. As far as reference books, often available at local libraries or at bookstores, as well as available for purchase online, every serious collector of depression glass would greatly benefit from obtaining and studying copies of colored glassware of the depression era 1970 and colored glassware of the depression era, book 2 1974. Some are crystal clear colored glass like pink, pale blue, green and amber. Depression glass is know for its colors which included pink, red, blue, green, yellow, amber, white and clear. Mayfair open rose pink depression glass 11 12 inch celery dish vintage 1930s collectible glass relish serving dish hocking glass co classyvintageglass 5 out of 5. Depression glassware was made during the great depression, and it was distributed either for free or at a very low cost. Beautiful vintage depression glass pink short ball footed cake serving plate petticoat pattern.
Several pieces ive never even seen except as photos in collection books are the ashtray, coaster, and a footed pitcher with matching rounded, rather than the usual somewhat octagonal, footed glasses. Pink american sweetheart cup and saucer macbethevans glass company ca. It contains information about each pattern and has pictures of most patterns. Depression glass pink green blue yellow amethyst amber. Cherry blossom is one of the most popular depression glass patterns. Pocket guide to pink depression era glass edition schiffer. Books about depression glass patterns and depression glass identification. However, this tumbler is generally too common to bring that price. Pocket guide to pink depression era glass edition schiffer book for collectors patricia clements on. Collectors can look for common depression glass patterns, each of which is distinct and some offering more ornate details than others. Research shows the name given to this pattern by indiana glass was no.
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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Made in pink by a company associated with depression glass, but it dates much later than other similar patterns. Identification and price guide will help the avid collector to identify genuine jeanette glass items.
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