Depression glass brightens the home and the spirit for many collectors, just as it did for the original owners during the great depression. The book features 170 depression glass patterns, detailed pattern drawings. It often came with food, especially from the quaker oats company. As you proceed, the book then goes into detail about each pattern and shows great color photos of each pattern. It is listed in many depression glass books, but was not introduced until 1947. Depression glass simple presence suits collectors just fine antique. Vintage green depression glass ware uranium vaseline assortment 12 pieces. Depression glass price guide and pattern identification.
All information contained in this site is to the best of our knowledge. A touch of glass warmans depression glass handbook is an easytouse reference featuring a oneofakind thumbnail pattern guide for quick identification and discovery of this popular and delightful glass. Depression glass included in a large list of showroom specials at replacements, ltd. A guide to pattern identification, schiffer book for collectors. View more pictures of pink or green depression glass. How to identify and value depression glass hobbylark. Jeannette glass company also made a similar pattern called doric and pansy, which includes a set of childrens dishes. Whichever color or type of depression glass youre looking for, ebay offers one of the best resources out there for finding it.
The relationship between a piece of glasss propensity to glow and its uranium content is often not predictable. A bohemian espresso cup and saucer produced between 1850 and 1860 for the persian market. It has good photographs, an interesting write up and lists of colors and prices for each pattern. Depression glass patterns depression glass identification. The guide has been designed to provide relevant prices in a wide variety of categories. A guide to pattern identification, schiffer book for collectors also check out the national depression glass association where you can find information on dealers, conventions, seminars, and shows. American sweetheart depression glass pattern macbethevans glass company ca. See more ideas about glass, glass collection and vintage glassware.
Still manufacturing in lancaster, oh for over 110 year. Adam produced in blue, pink, crystal, yellow and green. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. 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. Also be aware that there are reproductions out there, but they are made using a different production method which leaves different identifying marks. Patterns, prices and reproductions vintage pyrex, vintage. Elegant glassware of the depression era 10 swirled bowl. Aug 29, 1976 the leading periodical on depression glass collecting is the depression glass daze, published at 125 n.
The deep green is very popular among people who collect depression glass. I will briefly cover characteristics of each pattern. It contains information about each pattern and has pictures of most patterns. Identifying depression glass involves looking for the defining characteristics. Collecting depression glass stemware is a great starter hobby for persons interested in collecting depression era items. The depressionera glassware that came in boxes of oatmeal. Remember how your mom got those glass animals with her lipton tea when you were a kid. Pocket guide to pink depression era glass edition schiffer book for collectors. Oct 07, 2019 the glass is made with bold and bright colors, and it has a range of intricate patterns. To distinguish depression glass from reproduction pieces, look for small bubbles in the glassware, or lines on the base of each piece.
Our experts have compiled a unique list of over 1,000,000 prices for antiques and collectibles sold in the united states, canada and europe. Some depression glass patterns have been reproduced in more recent years, notably in the 1970s, but even up to the present day. 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. Antique pressed glass patterns identification pressed glass books. Also, youll generally find that saucers are more common than cups.
Other macbethevans glassware, macbethevans, depression. One of the top vintage elegantglass companies of the 20th century was cambridge, which was founded in cambridge, ohio, in 1902. Few closeup pics and those in black and white are not enough to help in close id situations like the sandwich pattern. Vintage anchor hocking depression glass dishes in pink. Depression glass patterns cameo pattern cameo was produced by hocking from 19301934. You can use this site to find and identify depression era glass patterns, elegant glass patterns and 1940s, 1950s and 1960s era glass patterns.
This monthly lists the various clubs and glassware shows. 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. Collectors can look for common depression glass patterns, each of which is distinct and some offering more ornate details than others. This guide is designed to show depression glass patterns in detail to assist with identification. Collectible and antique glassware, depression, patterns, candlewick offered for sale by hundreds of dealers on one online collectibles mall. Candlewick glassware in the summer of 1936 in ohio, the imperial glass company first invented candlewick glassware, and since then it has remained the companys most famous product.
I am building this site to help you learn about depression glass patterns and identify pieces that you have not seen before. Generally, depression era glassware is inexpensive and comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns to match anyones decor. Clear crystal is the most popular form of candlewick glassware, but it is never entirely clear, the maker often lines the handle. Depression glass was first produced in the late 1920s and was marketed to the average housewife.
Cambridge excelled at handpressed, handmolded, and handblown pieces, whose bases were frequently handfinished. Vintage 1981 depression glass price trends book 1 guide hazel marie weatherman see more like this. Aug 08, 2014 currently, the five most popular patterns of depression glass are cameo, mayfair, american sweetheart, princess and royal lace. Set of six vintage depression pink glass wine glasses, optic pattern not sure of the name or maker.
He further says that viking put prelude on a handmade, mouthblown goblet with a pulled lady leg stem and a pressed line with a lady leg shape and a. Identification, values, pattern guide, by ellen schroy depression glass and beyond. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass florence, gene hardcover used li. Depression and elegant glass to share share our love of. Lot of two beautiful vintage depression glass cake stands in different patterns, one pink and one green. Browse collectables and collectable antiques online. Depression era, 1940s, 50s, 60s and elegant glass patterns. Popular colors include light green, pink, ruby, iridescent, amber, white, dark green, cobalt, light blue, topaz, yellow, amethyst, and crystal. Featuring 170 depression glass patterns, detailed pattern drawings, values, a shape guide and glorious color pictures throughout, the handbook is the most extensive portable guide on the market. Mar 17, 2015 a book such as warmans depression glass. Below is a list of some of the patterns and colors, according to.
Jeanette glass a comprehensive history and patterns listing. Although depression glass wasnt intended to influence your frame of mind. The georgian pattern of depression glass is occasionally referred to as the lovebirds pattern. Shows and describes bowls, butter dishes, tumblers, vases, plates, cups, and. Named for the nearby hocking river, the hocking glass company was founded in 1905 in lancaster, ohio. Ultimate guide to vintage glassware a vintage splendor. Many of the books i looked at had lots and lots of picturesyou got lots of examples to look at, but the patterns didnt show well at all on the dishes. Blue royal lace depression glass was one of the most sought after glassware during the depression area. Featuring 170 depression glass patterns, detailed pattern drawings, values, a shape guide and glorious color pictures throughout, the handbook is the.
Some of the more popular indiana glass depression glass patterns include avocado, bananas, horseshoe, lorain, old english, pineapple and floral, pyramid, tea room, vernon and many more. Collectible and antique glassware, depression, patterns on. Kovels depression glass and dinnerware, seventh edition, is a must for beginners as well as more experienced collectors. Books about depression glass patterns and depression glass identification. Much of socalled depression glass for sale on online auction sites is actually reproduction glass, made in asia during the last few years, even being imported today. Depression era glass book lot hazel weatherman, gene florence, kovel. Arcoroc glassware was produced in france in the 1980s, although it is commonly known as depression glass. Depression glass items were produced from about 1925 to 1940. Prices tend to be low for some patterns and pieces. This is a definite read for someone new to collecting depression glass. The piece at left contains no uranium at all, while the dark piece at bottomcenter contains the most of the. Glassware, depression, patterns adam american american sweetheart apple blossom avocado. Kovels depression glass and dinnerware price list, 8th. Currently, the five most popular patterns of depression glass are cameo, mayfair, american sweetheart, princess and royal lace.
Viking prelude etched crystal stemware elegant glass etchings with center medallions dean sixs reference book, viking glass 19441970, says prelude stemware is a complex manner. The raised pattern on authentic depression glass is often distinct. See more ideas about stained glass, glass and stained glass projects. Colors and patterns of depression era glassware revised and expanded second edition, by doris yeske and lyle fokken. Until then, check out the great resources below, drops us a note, or join our mailing list for updates and free downloads. In this book, expert and beginning glass collectors will find. This 3inch footed sherbet dish made in the green glass is from the federal glass company and is dated from 1931 to 1936.
Jeanette glass a comprehensive history and patterns. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass gene florence 12th ed hardcover book. Youll find factory histories, information on makers and marks, and thousands of current prices for. This seventh edition of mauzys depression glass, the worlds most used and authoritative book on depression glass from the united states and canada, vintage fireking, and 1940s and 1950s glassware, provides more than 350 new photos and continues to be the most comprehensive book in print pertaining to collectible glass. A few pieces of delphite and opaque yellow have been found. Some pieces of this glass are affordable for almost everyone, while others are rare and extremely valuable. Antique glassware, vintage kitchenware, vintage dishes, glass book, glass art. Get the best deal for depression glassware from the largest online selection at. Collectible and antique glassware, depression, patterns offered for sale by hundreds of dealers on one online collectibles mall. It is still one of the most expensive of all depression glass patterns in history.
Everything you need to know about depression glass rachel rossi. Doing so will link you to information about that pattern and photos of representative pieces. This seems to be considered a particular favorite when discussing depression glass patterns. Many of you are probably wondering what depression glass is. Dates of manufacture and alternate names for patterns are provided when known. Identification and price guide will help the avid collector to identify genuine jeanette glass items.
Classic glass items were produced from about 1940 to 1970. To use this site, simply click the pattern names in the right column of this page. More than 200 depression glass patterns, with photos and line drawings. Depression glassit is no longer considered junk the new.
Patterns and colors of depression glass by jeanette glass. Depression glass identification guide our pastimes. Identifying depression glass is best approached by learning the seven main glass companies that produced it and the patterns and colors produced. Imagine wandering into the kitchen for breakfast, opening a package of quaker oats, and finding a glass teacup inside.
Amber glass dessert sherbet dishes retro 60s 70s depression glass bar ware. Anchor hocking is proud of its humble roots and steady growth to become one of the. Adam 19321934 crystal, delphite green, pink, yellowadam was a best selling pink and green depression glass pattern produced by the jeannette glass company. The best deals on american sweetheart, other macbethevans glassware, petalware.
The glass also features intricate patterns and covers a range of different pieces, including goblets, pitchers, tumblers, bowls, and dishes. The leading periodical on depression glass collecting is the depression glass daze, published at 125 n. After a merger with anchor cap corporation in 1937, hocking glass became anchor hocking corporation. This banana split dish has stars and a crimped edge to make it unique.
Great resource for depression glass as long as you can identify by written description and not picture. Theres also a color and pattern available to suit every taste. Collectible and antique glassware, depression, patterns. Unfollow depression glass patterns to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Depression glass is a type of dinnerware that was mass produced in the 1920s and 1930s. What these pieces all have in common is their intriguing patterns and lovely colors that have been attracting shoppers since they were new in the 1930s. Florences glassware pattern book provides good pictures for identification but the 16th edition depression glass encyclopedia goes further, providing excellent detailed information on the manufacturers, patterns and discussion on what patterns were found to be reproduced later in different colors or using old molds. May 04, 2017 the book starts out with a summary of the types of depression glass and shows the lacing patterns for each one plus a brief description. This is the final book in gene florences long and distinguished depression glass series. Identification, values, pattern guide, by ellen schroy.
Vintage glass refrigerator dishes set of 2 amber depression glass dishes federal glass redbirchstudio. See more ideas about glass, lancaster and carnival glass. Depression glass is widely collected the world over and many patterns are still plentiful enough to keep prices reasonable. In comparison, warmans book has a great section with a pie slice of each pattern shown that is very helpful. Depression glass is socalled because it was made during the depression in bright, bold colors to create bright, cheerful table settings against the bleakness of the economy. A and j depression glass green 12 in antique dishes, antique glassware, vintage. Most of the cameo a collector will find will be green, though the pattern was made in. Depression era, and elegant glass patterns identification guide vintage. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glassrevised 9th edition1990. Vintage 1930s circle green pattern depression glass low sherbet footed drinking glass by anchor hocking glass. Depression glass patterns identification guide the spruce crafts. This glassware features a swirl patterns on a variety of glass including saucers, coupes, flutes, goblets and. For more information on specific depression glass pieces and manufacturers of each pattern, click on the links provided below the photos where available.