No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. 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. The stock market crash of 1929 led to the creation of inexpensive depression glass. Browse collectables and collectable antiques online. Depression glass simple presence suits collectors just fine antique. Kitchen glassware of the depression years sept 2008 by gene florence.
Plain refers to those patterns with mostly undecorated surfaces. Unfollow depression glass patterns to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Dessert dish vintage green olive compote glass stemmed depression glassware. If you are unsure of the purpose of your piece, you can look it up in a book. One of the most feminine patterns available in the fire king line of products, the primrose pattern depicts a romantic bundle of vibrant red and pink flowers that act as. With a searchable database of over 8,900 highresolution color digital photographs of eapg items, containing pattern information for over 2,700 eapg patterns. Depression era, 1940s, 50s, 60s and elegant glass patterns. Most glass factories produced several lines of plain ware and catalogue illustrations show that production was sustained over many years. Some white pieces were treasured as if they were the porcelain they appeared to be, while others had an almost crystallike appearance. Doing so will link you to information about that pattern and photos of representative pieces. Most of the cameo a collector will find will be green, though the pattern was made in.
The raised pattern on authentic depression glass is often distinct. A few of the most soughtafter patterns today include mayfair, american sweetheart, and royal lace. Trenton gifts green depressionstyle glass butter dish, retro kitchen decor, wedding gift. 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. The georgian pattern of depression glass is occasionally referred to as the lovebirds pattern. Butterprint white on turquoise blue, white, farmer, shovel. Depression glass was manufactured in various colors.
Depression glass the official depression glass website. Aug 29, 1976 the first authoritative book on depression glass was written and published in 1970 by hazel marie weatherman. This banana split dish has stars and a crimped edge to make it unique. Patterns and colors of depression glass by jeanette glass. 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. This group is for lovers of depression glass, early american pressed glass and cut glass. Shows and describes bowls, butter dishes, tumblers, vases, plates, cups, and. Tea kettles, percolators, american cut glass ware 1968 vintage book print victorian americana blac see more. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass gene florence 12th ed hardcover book. Imagine wandering into the kitchen for breakfast, opening a package of quaker. A guide to pattern identification, schiffer book for collectors.
A website for collectors of early american pattern glass items. Early american prescut glassware by anchor hocking is commanding a place in the collectible glassware circles. I thought it would be helpful to have a good photo identification guide online that showed all the patterns that have passed through. Though many pieces were not marked with a manufacturers stamp, a quick research on the patterns will help one determine if it is a genuine jeanette glass piece. Dates of manufacture and alternate names for patterns are provided when known. The deep green is very popular among people who collect depression glass. Whether youre chasing down a rare depressionera butter dish or browsing the racks at ikea, when it comes to purchasing glassware, a little research goes a long way.
Identify nearly 170 depression glass patterns, with price guide. This 3inch footed sherbet dish made in the green glass is from the federal glass company and is dated from 1931 to 1936. May also be referred to by depression glass dealers as open rose pattern. Depression glass dish ribbed patterned toothed candy nut. Depression glassit is no longer considered junk the new. How to identify fostoria glass pattern identification guide. Vintage kitchen, vintage pantry, rare antique, pink depression glass patterns, pink depression glassware. Depression glass pattern identification depression glass. Also be aware that there are reproductions out there, but they are made using a different production method which leaves different identifying marks. Imagine wandering into the kitchen for breakfast, opening a package of quaker oats, and finding a glass teacup inside.
American sweetheart monax depression glass sherbet dish. This is a really nice depression glass green block optic 7 14 inch diameter deep salad bowl made by hocking glass from 1929 to 1933. Collectible and antique glassware, depression, patterns on. Depression glass is also a term that is sometimes bandied about indiscriminately by glass collectors, sometimes incorrectly. Identification, values, pattern guide, by ellen schroy depression glass and beyond. The depressionera glassware that came in boxes of oatmeal. Jeanette glass a comprehensive history and patterns. Theres also a color and pattern available to suit every taste. Determining the value of pink depression glass lovetoknow. Identification and price guide schroy, ellen on amazon.
Pocket guide to pink depression era glass edition schiffer book for collectors. It contains information about each pattern and has pictures of most patterns. Depression glass was first produced in the late 1920s and was marketed to the average housewife. To distinguish depression glass from reproduction pieces, look for small bubbles in the glassware, or lines on the base of each piece. Depression glass included in a large list of showroom specials at replacements, ltd. It is listed in many depression glass books, but was not introduced until 1947. Its available in pink, crystal, green, ice blue, and red in plates, tumblers, pitchers, and more. The most common depression glass material is glass. Depression and elegant glass to share share our love of depression glass and vintage elegant glass. How to identify and value depression glass hobbylark. Also, youll generally find that saucers are more common than cups and. 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. You can use this site to find and identify depression era glass patterns, elegant glass patterns and 1940s, 1950s and 1960s era glass patterns. The glass was mass produced on machines and available for a few cents per piece, making it affordable for the average family coming out.
Collectible and antique glassware, depression, patterns, candlewick offered for sale by hundreds of dealers on one online collectibles mall. Collecting depression glass stemware is a great starter hobby for persons interested in collecting depression era items. Find great deals on ebay for depression glass book. The miss america pattern, produced between 1935 to 1937, proved to be among the companys best sellers. To use this site, simply click the pattern names in the right column of this page. Find great deals on ebay for depression glass patterns. I am building this site to help you learn about depression glass patterns and identify pieces that you have not seen before. Identifying depression glass involves looking for the defining characteristics. 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. Depression glass identification guide our pastimes. I will briefly cover characteristics of each pattern. Depression glass is widely collected the world over and many patterns are still plentiful enough to keep prices reasonable. Oct 07, 2019 the glass is made with bold and bright colors, and it has a range of intricate patterns. After surviving the depression, hocking glass merged with anchor cap and closure to become the anchor hocking company, as the name remains today.
Did you scroll all this way to get facts about depression glass. Patterns and colors of depression glass by jeanette glass below is a list of some of the patterns and colors, according to. The glass is made with bold and bright colors, and it has a range of intricate patterns. In the case of depression glass, value is highly dependent on the pattern. Given away as premiums at dish night at the local movie theater and packed in boxes of laundry soap. For starters, understanding how common a piece is will help you gauge how much you should be willing to shell out. National glass was a large combine consisting of nineteen different glass companies. Depression glass octagon 12 12 handled servertop patterned with gold trim. Depression glass patterns cameo pattern cameo was produced by hocking from 19301934.
Depression and elegant glass to share share our love of. Miss america piece looks like bottom of butter dish with stickers from 1934 worlds fair in chicago. Depression glass brings to mind 1930sera america, when families struggled to put dinner on the table, let alone serve it on a fancy platter. Depression glass was an inexpensive splash of color and beauty in an otherwise gray economic time. Colors and patterns of depression era glassware revised and expanded second edition, by doris yeske and lyle fokken. Depression glass used to cost a nickel and now it can be. Cookie jars and shot glasses have been reproduced in the mayfair pattern. The first authoritative book on depression glass was written and published in 1970 by hazel marie weatherman. Gene and cathy florence now present this completely revised seventeenth edition with 156 patterns and almost 400 beautiful color photographs. View more pictures of pink or green depression glass. Identifying depression glass is best approached by learning the seven main glass companies that produced it and the patterns and colors produced. Heres what anchor hockings depression glass is worth. The most famous crystal glassware came from waterford during the american brilliant period, recognized its for bright glass, rhythmic patterns, prismshaped stems, and elaborate cuts. Antique depression glass rectangle serving dish i antique online see more.
Early america prescut, glassware replacements by anchor hocking glass replacement pieces available for the early america prescut, star of david, crystal pattern made by anchor hocking. See more ideas about glass, glass collection and vintage glassware. Those that are marked are usually seen with a capital j. Currently, the five most popular patterns of depression glass are cameo, mayfair, american sweetheart, princess and royal lace. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
A collectors guide long after i had acquired several pieces. All information contained in this site is to the best of our knowledge. Jeanette glass company produced 14 patterns during this time. Until then, check out the great resources below, drops us a note, or join our mailing list for updates and free downloads. Some of the patterns consist of entire dinner sets. This book adequately identifies pieces and provides not only their history, but also a history of depression glass in general. Depression glass price guide and pattern identification. Jeanette glass a comprehensive history and patterns listing. The book features 170 depression glass patterns, detailed pattern drawings.
Help please in identifying this 10 x 5 antique depression frosted glass rectangle serving dis h saw tooth edge with starburst pattern has a backstamp tha antique depression glass rectangle serving dish i antique online see more. How to identify antique and vintage glassware styles. A second book was published in 1974 in which many newly discovered patterns were. Collector books kitchen glassware of the depression years. 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. Jul 27, 2011 sometimes its hard to know what glass you have. Identification, values, pattern guide, by ellen schroy. More than 100 patterns were made by about 20 manufacturers. Eating dinner off of a beautiful dish was a reminder of pleasant times ahead and a reminder to appreciate the simple things. An indiana inspection book, dated 1904, lists inspections as having been done at the indiana glass co.
Depression glass patterns depression glass identification. 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. This is not technically a depression glass pattern but is often placed into this category by collectors. This guide is designed to show depression glass patterns in detail to assist with identification. Vintage 1981 depression glass price trends book 1 guide hazel marie weatherman see more like this. Federal glass thumbprint green at replacements, ltd. Fostoria marked very few of their pieces so unless you recognize the shape or the cutting or the etch its going to be difficult to identify the glass pattern. Kitchen glassware of the depression years kitchen glassware of the. Aug 08, 2014 currently, the five most popular patterns of depression glass are cameo, mayfair, american sweetheart, princess and royal lace. The leading company was northwood but custard was also made by heisey, tarentum, dithridge, u. Get the best deal for depression glassware from the largest online selection at.
Early american pattern glass society mckees plain patterns. Be sure to search our other block optic depression glass available. Mauzys comprehensive handbook of depression glass prices schiffer book for. This bowl measures 2 34 inches high and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Custard glass is a creamy pale yellow opaque glass mostly pressed made primarily in america, ca. Some are crystal clear colored glass like pink, pale blue, green and amber. Collectors can look for common depression glass patterns, each of which is distinct and some offering more ornate details than others. Books about depression glass patterns and depression glass identification. Pattern glass collectors have generally neglected the plain patterns. Early america prescut, glassware replacements by anchor. Mar 17, 2015 long after depression glass saw its peak, jeanette glass company purchased mckee glass factory, located in the same town, in the 1960s. Generally, depression era glassware is inexpensive and comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns to match anyones decor.