Aunt Polly is one of the very earliest depression glass patterns, dating to the late 1920s in iridescent, green or blue. The colors are beautiful, a clear rich blue or light, lively green. We have US Glass to thank for Aunt Polly.
The 2-handled, footed candy dish is typical of the pattern. Note the combination of vertical panels and horizontal diamonds and the notches on the top of the handles.
This is a pretty pattern but be aware that there are problems with collecting it:
Aunt Polly is not abundant. Since pieces are almost 100 years old it isn’t surprising there is a dearth. The blue candy pictured is the only piece I saw in 20 years buying glass in mid-Michigan. eBay shows a couple dozen pieces in blue (January 2024), one or two in green and several iridescent. There were several listings for creamers and sugars, sherbets and candy dishes, which seem the most abundant pieces.
The second problem is colors are inconsistent. I cannot speak to this from experience but from photos it’s clear that the green glass may be quite yellowish and the blues are likewise variable.
The main problem I noticed is the seams are rough. This is common for many early depression glass patterns – recall these were mass produced to sell cheaply or even give away as premiums – so manufacturers did not fire polish or otherwise smooth seams. Many US Glass patterns have this problem.
Assuming Aunt Polly is similar to other US Glass patterns, some pieces will have seams that protrude and are very rough, almost enough to be uncomfortable to touch, while others will have only minor bits of excess glass that you can ignore.
If you like Aunt Polly and can look beyond any color variation or rough seams, it is an unusual pattern with interesting pieces. There are two plates and a couple bowls for place setting use, but the pattern has no cup or saucer. The piece list is an interesting combination of accessory/serving items such as the candy dish, a vase, several bowls, butter dish, and beverage set of pitcher and tumblers and sherbet.
The colors are so pretty that Aunt Polly may become a beloved addition to your home!