S Pattern Stippled Rose Depression Glass – Pattern Guide

Isn’t this pretty with the band of stylized flowers and trailing leaf swags?  This pattern is S Pattern, called Stippled Rose, and MacBeth Evans made it from 1930 to 1933.   From what I’ve read, collectors sought this glassware when depression glass collecting first became popular, but it is not so well-known today.

Like most MacBeth Evans output, S Pattern is thin and much sturdier than it looks.  I’ve had several pieces over the years and very few have had any damage problems.  The shapes are smooth and the pieces don’t have sharp corners or ridges to get nicked.

MacBeth Evans made this in yellow, amber, clear, and clear with trim.  We had several pieces in clear with silver that were beautiful and sold quickly.  The amber is a true amber color while the yellow is a soft light topaz color, not so bright as Hocking’s or Hazel Atlas’ yellow.   I’m showing the amber lunch plate so you can see the color and intricate design.

Oddly enough, this is one of the least expensive mold-etched depression patterns, even in colors.   Even the tumblers are affordable, under $25 each.  Most of the mold etched designs, like American Sweetheart, tend to be a little more expensive than the same color in a simpler pattern, like Petalware.

You can collect a nice sized set of Stippled Rose, including the usual plates, cups, sherbets.  There is only one place setting bowl and it’s called a cereal although it’s only 5 1/2 inches across, the usual size for a berry bowl or sauce dish.  You can find two different pitchers and a cake plate and a serving bowl, plus four sizes of tumblers.  So consider collecting Stippled Rose if you would like a medium sized, very pretty mold etched depression glass pattern that won’t send you to the poor house.