Three Reasons to Love Depression Glass

Why Depression Glass?

My journey from skeptic to fan started at my first auction. I knew nothing about depression glass, other than a vague idea that it was junky and some people collected it. Wow. Did that change! That first auction I bought an amber Normandie dinner plate. (I don’t have the photo any more; this is the cereal bowl.)

That plate opened my eyes. This stuff is beautiful!

Depression Glass at the Glass Show – Royal Lace Pitchers

1. Color

There is nothing like transparent glass for color. The tints are soft but not delicate, glowing but not overpowering, and it sparkles. Green depression glass is rich, the color we imagine when we think “green”, the color of green crayons. This Windows Border console bowl from Cambridge is a good example.

Cambridge Windows Border Etch 704 Green Console Bowl with Rolled Rim

Or this Georgian Lovebirds small plate from Federal. I can never decide which pattern I like best, but green is definitely one of my top colors!
Georgian Green Depression Glass Plate

Pink remains popular. This Old Colony relish from Hocking is one of the later patterns of the depression era. Hocking made it in pink and crystal. Doesn’t it look fancy?

Old Colony Pink Depression Glass Three Part Relish Plate

Blue is simply stunning! Several companies made shades of blue like this blue Mayfair bowl from Hocking we found at the depression glass show last fall.

Mayfair Blue Depression Glass Console Bowl

Hazel Atlas made a deeper shade of blue that is a true, pure blue. It’s stunning paired with green glass for that wonderful summertime feeling!

Moderntone, Aurora and New Century Blue Depression Glass from Hazel Atlas
Besides pink, green and blue, how about yellow? Or amber, amethyst, ultramarine? Or white, cream, crystal or black? No matter your taste, you’ll find a color for you.

Cameo Yellow Depression Glass Cup

2. Detailed Styling

The detail that the glass makers put into their styles is incredible. Companies mass producing dishes for the average, rather broke housewife, made beautiful, stylish pieces. Take a look at the design on the knob of this Doric and Pansy butter dish. The little Doric squares repeat around the wide section.

Doric and Pansy Ultramarine Butter Dish

This Florentine #2 yellow footed juice glass is a great example. Even the foot has the poppy design.

You can mix and match, include a piece or two on your dinner table, pick a favorite special piece to brighten holidays, or set the entire table, it’s up to you! I hope you too enjoy depression glass. If you are skeptical -as was I – then get a piece or two and look carefully. I bet you also decide it’s beautiful!

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