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Depression Glass

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Depression Glass  is the lovely glassware mass-produced primarily during the years of the Great Depression. It was often used as a premium - an incentive to buy a particular brand of flour, for example. Some movie theaters gave away this inexpensive glassware to encourage customers to visit the theater frequently. Depression Glass was manufactured by many different companies; Hazel Atlas, Hocking, Federal Glass, Indiana Glass, and Jeannette, just to mention a few. Depression Glass was generally produced as quickly and inexpensively as possible. The cheerful colors and intricate patterns disguise many flaws. This pretty glass brightened up innumerable homes during a difficult time and is now collected for it's beauty and it's history. Production dates on this page are from The Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass and  Collectible Glassware from the 40s 50s 60s, both by Gene Florence. Collectible glass from the 1950s and newer can be found by using the links at the bottom of this page.

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Anniversary Pattern by Jeannette Glass
Anniversary Is on the  50s and Newer Glass page.


Moderntone White
Made by Hazel Atlas Glass Company 1934-1942 and Late 1940's - Early 1950s In undecorated white Monax-type glass, these art deco dishes go with any decor. Fiery opalescence can be seen at the edges when light goes through these dishes.
jpg image White Moderntone Cone Shaped Tumblers  These are probably juice tumblers. Each small cone-shaped tumblers measures a little over 4" tall, and about 3"across the top. When one was filled with water all the way to the rim - it was just about overflowing - it held a little bit under 5.5 ounces. All are in excellent condition. Six available....$32.00 set of six tumblers


Petalware
Made by MacBeth Evans Glass Company 1930-1940
depression glass Monax Petalware Cup & Saucer  This pretty cup and saucer is made of opaque white glass that has fiery opalescent highlights when touched by light. The glass is quite delicate, and is almost see-through at the edge of the saucer. Both pieces are in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks....$7.50 cup & saucer


Sandwich Glass
Sandwich Glass  by Anchor Hocking, Indiana, and Duncan Miller is on the  Sandwich Glass page.


Silver Overlay or Silver Deposit Glass
Silver Overlay Glass Is on the  50s and Newer Glass page.


Waterford / Waffle Crystal and Pink
Made by Hocking Glass Company 1938 - 1944
depression glass Pink Waffle Cup  Made of transparent pink glass. Each cup is about 3-3/4" across and 2-1/4" tall. They are in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Two available....$10.00 each
depression glass Crystal Waffle Sugar (no lid)  Made of clear glass. Oval with two handles. 2-5/8" tall. The sugar bowl does not have a lid, but it is in excellent condition. One available....$5.00


Glass Collecting Books
depression glass book Book: Depression Glass, Collections and Reflections  by Doris YeskeThis 6" x 9" softcover book has 175 pages. The copyright date is 1999. This book includes a history behind colorful Depression glassware, descriptions of specific pieces along with their values, and information on how to collect and display Depression Glass. There are lots of color photographs. Chapters include information on colors of depression glass, popular patterns, premium giveaways, Jubilee and Patrick patterns, children's sets, unique pitchers and pitcher sets, butter dishes, serving pieces, the decorated Swanky Swigs, reproductions, and much more. 1999 values are included. In gently used condition (There are some very light scuffs on the cover, but the spine is still tight. This book was handled very carefully!) One available....$9.00
jpg image Book: Popular '50s and '60s Glass Color Along the River (Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition)  by Leslie Piña This 8-1/2" x 11" hardcover book has 176 pages. The copyright date is 2001. A fascinating study of commercial glass production along the Ohio River Valley in the 1950s and 1960s. Companies such as Blenko, Pilgrim, Rainbow, Viking, Kanawaha, Bischoff, Morgantown, and others made free- and mold-blown production glass in modern, sometimes bizarre shapes and wildly vibrant colors. Over 100 new images have been added to this revised and expanded second edition, for a total of over 530 color photographs of the beautiful glass, its labels, catalog pages, company histories. Includes price guide. In excellent, almost new condition. One available.
Cover price $29.95....Our price $20.00
book Book: Purple Glass: 20th Century American & European  by Leslie Piña , Ed Goshe, and Ruth Hemminger This 8-1/2" x 11" hardcover book has 160 pages. The copyright date is 2002. Included are examples of Depression Era glass from American companies such as Tiffin, Fostoria, and Morgantown, to mid-century blown glass from Blenko; from Italian mid-century cased items to Scandinavian designer glass from Kosta, Orrefors, and Flygsfors. While focusing exclusively on purple glass, this book is also a survey of 20th century glass, because each design was also produced in other colors. More than 400 color photographs (including 80+ rare catalog pages for identification) and information on the 60 companies represented make this book essential for all glass collectors. In excellent, almost new condition. One available.
Cover price $29.95....Our price $20.00


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