Depression and Elegant Glass

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  • Depression Glass
    • Index to Depression Glass Posts by Pattern
    • Identify Your Depression Glass Patterns with Photos – Pattern Identification Guide
    • Federal Depression Glass
      • Normandie
      • Patrician Spoke
      • Sharon Cabbage Rose
      • Other Federal Patterns
    • Hazel Atlas Depression Glass
      • Floral Poinsettia
      • Florentine #1 and #2 Poppy
      • Hazel Atlas Other Patterns
      • Royal Lace – Green, Pink, Blue and Clear
    • Hocking Depression Glass
      • Block Optic
      • Cameo Ballerina Depression Glass
      • Mayfair Depression Glass
      • Princess Depression Glass
      • Other Hocking Patterns
    • Jeannette Depression Glass
      • Cherry Blossom
      • Petal Swirl
      • Iris and Herringbone
      • Winsdor
      • Other Jeannette Patterns
    • Indiana Glass
    • Lancaster Glass
    • MacBeth Evans Depression Glass
      • American Sweetheart
      • Petalware Depression Glass White or Pink
    • US Glass
    • Other Depression Era Glass
    • Glass Colors – Pink, Green, Amber, Topaz, Blue and More
    • Vintage Tumblers & Swanky Swigs
  • Cambridge Glass
    • Cambridge Glass Pattern Photo Guide
    • Cambridge Diane
    • Cambridge Glass Rose Point
    • Other Cambridge Glass
  • Fostoria Glass
    • Fostoria Glass Patterns Photo Identification Guide
    • Fostoria Century
    • Fostoria Chintz
    • Fostoria Romance
    • Other Fostoria Glass
  • Elegant Glass
    • Elegant Glass Photo Gallery Identification Guide
    • Central Glass
    • Duncan Miller
    • Heisey Glass
    • Imperial Glass
    • Monongah Glass
    • Morgantown Glass
    • New Martinsville Glass
    • Paden City
    • Tiffin Elegant Glass
    • Viking Glass
    • Westmoreland
    • Other Elegant Glass
  • Glass Pieces
    • Cake Plates and Serving Platters
    • Candy Dishes
    • Center Handled Serving Trays
    • Comports and Compotes
    • Console & Serving Bowls
    • Dinnerware and Luncheon Ware
    • Mayo Sets
    • Pitchers
    • Vintage Glass Candle Holders
    • Vintage Relish Trays
    • Vintage Stemware & Goblets
  • Glass Tips and Guides
    • Gift Buying Guide – Collectible Glass
    • Glass Book Reviews
    • How to Buy Glassware
    • How to Clean Glass
    • How to Enjoy Your Glass
    • How to Sell Glass
    • Let’s Reduce Confusion
    • Reproductions and Fakes
    • Tips to Identify Glass
      • Pattern Guides
        • Birds
        • Spirals and Swirls
      • Why Collect Glass?
      • Tablescapes
        • Depression Glass Tables
        • Elegant Glass Tables
        • China and Crystal
        • Pink Saturday
          • Pink Depression Glass
          • Pink Elegant Glass
          • Pink China and Other
  • 1940s and Later
    • Glass Patterns from the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s Identification Guide
  • Let’s Go Antiquing
    • Tablescapes
      • Depression Glass Tables
      • Elegant Glass Tables
      • China and Crystal
    • Pink Saturday
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What’s the Difference Between Elegant Glass and Depression Glass – Different Decorating Techniques

December 24, 2013 by Kathy 1 Comment

Diana Crystal & Silver Demitasse Set

We've been doing a blog series introducing depression glass and elegant glass and showing the major differences.  Quick refresher for us: Another very big difference was decorating … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Let's Reduce Confusion Tagged With: Buying Glass, Cambridge Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Elegant Glass, Etched Elegant Glass, Jeannette Depression Glass

What Is Depression Glass? Myths and Misconceptions

December 17, 2013 by Kathy 1 Comment

Cameo Green Depression Glass Compote

Last post we talked about what depression glass is.  Made in the 1930s, mass produced, usually dinnerware or luncheon sets and often made as product give-aways or premiums.   You can read … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Let's Reduce Confusion Tagged With: Buying Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Fakes and Reproductions, Green Depression Glass, Hocking Depression Glass

What Is Depression Glass? Introduction to Colored Glassware Depression Era

December 15, 2013 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Cane Landrum Yellow Depression Glass Two Handled Plate Lancaster

Chris P asked a question on Facebook about depression glass and elegant glass that reminded me we haven't had a post about the basics of this wonderful glass for too long.  Let's start with depression … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Let's Reduce Confusion Tagged With: Buying Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Lancaster Glass, Topaz Yellow Depression Glass

Peacocks, Pheasants, Birds of a Feather – Etched Glass Patterns

December 2, 2013 by Kathy 4 Comments

Lippincot Bird o Paradise Detail

Recently I showed you my latest glass acquisition, this Peacock and Wild Rose etched pink vase from Paden City.  It's a beautiful piece. Most of us like birds.  And glass makers, naturally, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Let's Reduce Confusion Tagged With: Collecting Depression Glass, Elegant Glass, Etched Elegant Glass

More Eye Candy! Memories of the Depression Glass Show

November 27, 2013 by Kathy 1 Comment

Paden City Peacock and Wild Rose in Pink, Rosemary in Green

A few weeks ago Dave and I met my sister Susan at the depression glass show in Dearborn, Michigan, put on by the Michigan Depression Glass Society.  Glass shows are incredible.  You walk in and are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Let's Go Antiquing Tagged With: Amber Depression Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Console Bowls, Depression Glass, Elegant Glass

Something Pink, Something Beautiful. Peacock and Wild Rose Pink Depression Glass Vase

November 18, 2013 by Kathy 4 Comments

Paden City Peacock and Wild Rose Pink Elegant Depression Glass Vase

It has been a very busy and sad couple of weeks and I missed sharing glass with you.  Tonight I listed an exquisite, beautiful piece that I just have to rave about - I know you like gorgeous vintage … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paden City Tagged With: Buying Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Elegant Glass, Etched Elegant Glass, Pink Depression Glass

Georgian Lovebirds Green Depression Glass Lunch Plate – Glass Pick of the Week

November 9, 2013 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Georgian Lovebirds Green Depression Glass Lunch Plate

It's been a busy and sad week here due to a death in the family.  I love glass and it makes me smile; it helps me to hold such lovely, vintage pieces but it's been difficult to find time to write … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Let's Go Antiquing Tagged With: Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Federal Glass, Green Depression Glass

My Eyes Are Dazzled! Glass Show Musings – Michigan Depression Glass Society

November 3, 2013 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Cambridge Cleo Blue Footed Tumblers

Wow!  And Wow! again!  Dave and I went to the Michigan Depression Glass Society glass show today and my eyes and heart are almost overloaded.  Aisle after aisle, booth after booth were filled with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Let's Go Antiquing Tagged With: Buying Glass, Cambridge Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Elegant Glass, Etched Elegant Glass, Fostoria Glass, Hocking Depression Glass

Keep Your Green Beans Out of Your Mashed Potatoes! Depression Glass Grill Plates

October 19, 2013 by Kathy 1 Comment

Mayfair Open Rose Pink Depression Glass Grill Plate

Back in the day everyone ate meat and potatoes at dinner with cooked vegetables.  Families could store carrots or turnips, root vegetables that keep well, but fresh vegetables like green beans in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dinnerware and Luncheon Ware Tagged With: Buying Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Federal Glass, Hocking Depression Glass, Pink Depression Glass

Hazel Atlas Glass Identification and Value Guide by Gene and Cathy Florence – Book Review

October 14, 2013 by Kathy Leave a Comment

We know Hazel Atlas from their wonderful depression era patterns: Royal Lace in green, pink and blue, Moderntone in glorious blue, Florentine 1 and 2 in green, yellow, pink and clear, plus Cloverleaf, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Glass Book Reviews Tagged With: Collecting Depression Glass, Glass Books, Hazel Atlas Depression Glass

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Use Photos to Identify Your Glass

Depression Glass Photo Identification Guide

Depression Glass Index by Pattern

Fostoria Glass Photo Identification Guide

Cambridge Glass Photo Identification Guide

Everyday Glassware from 1940s to 1970s Photo Guide

Recommended Glass Reference Books

These are the books I use the most and recommend.  These are affiliate links which means I may receive a commission for purchases made through links.

Favorite Depression Glass Book 

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Depression Glass by Gene and Cathy Florence, 2007 edition 

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Depression Glass by Gene and Cathy Florence, 2010 edition

Favorite Elegant Glass Books

Elegant Glass: Early, Depression, & Beyond, Revised & Expanded 4th Edition Hardcover – July 28, 2013 by Debbie and Randy Coe

Collector’s Encyclopedia of Depression Glass, 19th Edition Hardcover – Illustrated, July 10, 2009 by Gene and Cathy Florence

Best for 1940s-1970s

Collectible Glassware From the 40s, 50s, 60s: An Illustrated Value Guide, 10th Edition – Illustrated, July 14, 2009 by Gene and Cathy Florence

Favorite Fostoria Books

Best Overall:  Fostoria: Its First Fifty Years Hardcover – January 1, 1972 by Hazel Marie Weatherman 

Best for Stemware:  Fostoria Stemware: The Crystal for America – January 1, 1994
by Milbra Long and Emily Seate

Best for Fostoria Tableware pre 1943:  Fostoria Tableware: 1924-1943 – January 1, 1999 by Milbra Long and Emily Seate

Best for Fostoria Tableware After 1943:  Fostoria Tableware: 1924-1943 – January 1, 1999 by Milbra Long and Emile Seate

 

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