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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Adam’s Rib Depression Glass – Availability and Pricing Over Time

July 10, 2016 by Kathy 1 Comment

Blue Stretch Glass Console Set Bowl and Candle Holders

We're examining Adam's Rib, our second depression glass pattern for its Collecting Fun Quotient, my completely subjective criteria.  Last post we looked at beauty and enjoyment and decided that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adam to Windsor Pattern Index Tagged With: Buying Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass

Adam’s Rib Depression Glass – Collecting Fun!

July 4, 2016 by Kathy Leave a Comment

We finished our series on American Sweetheart depression glass, looking at the pattern for its Collecting Fun Quotient and now turn to Adam's Rib.  To refresh, our Collecting Fun Quotient is our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adam to Windsor Pattern Index Tagged With: Buying Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass

Authentic vs. Fake Mayfair Open Rose Pink Depression Glass Cookie Jars

June 27, 2016 by Kathy 5 Comments

Top of Fake Mayfair Green Cookie Jar Highlighted

Deidra and I found two Mayfair cookie jars when we went antiquing, one authentic and one this dark green reproduction.  This was an easy fake to spot because the color was completely wrong, a dark … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reproductions and Fakes Tagged With: Buying Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Hocking Depression Glass, Telling Repros from Real Glass

Fake Mayfair Green Cookie Jar – Tell Tale Clues

June 20, 2016 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Mayfair Blue Depression Glass Console Bowl

Yesterday Deidra and I saw this green fake Mayfair cookie jar in an antique mall.  The seller must have thought it was the real thing because it was priced at $75. My trusty Gene Florence … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reproductions and Fakes Tagged With: Buying Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Fakes and Reproductions, Hocking Depression Glass, Telling Repros from Real Glass

American Sweetheart Pink Depression Glass – A Winner For Durability

June 13, 2016 by Kathy Leave a Comment

American Sweetheart Pink Depression Glass Platter

"The glass is so thin!"  That's the first thing you'll think when you consider American Sweetheart depression glass for durability.  The glass is thin, noticably thinner than some patterns such as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: American Sweetheart Tagged With: American Sweetheart Depression Glass, Buying Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Pink Depression Glass

American Sweetheart Pink Depression Glass – Enjoy Antiquing Fun!

May 30, 2016 by Kathy Leave a Comment

American Sweetheart Pink Depression Glass Cup

We're looking at pink depression glass patterns that are safe to collect - no reproduced pieces - and are beautiful, enjoyable to own and use, have lots of interesting pieces and are fun to seek.  I'm … [Read more...]

Filed Under: American Sweetheart Tagged With: American Sweetheart Depression Glass, Buying Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Pink Depression Glass

American Sweetheart – Interesting Pieces in a Pink Depression Glass Safe Pattern

May 23, 2016 by Kathy 1 Comment

American Sweetheart Pink

We are looking at pink American Sweetheart for its collecting fun.  This pink depression glass has a lot going for it: It's never been reproduced.  This makes it safe for … [Read more...]

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American Sweetheart – A Pink Depression Glass Safe Pattern

May 16, 2016 by Kathy Leave a Comment

American Sweetheart Pink Depression Glass Cereal Bowl

This post starts our series looking at depression glass patterns that are safe to collect, meaning no reproduction worries, and also will give you enjoyment and the fun of hunting beautiful glass. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: American Sweetheart Tagged With: American Sweetheart Depression Glass, Buying Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Telling Repros from Real Glass

Avoid Reproduction Pink Depression Glass – Collecting Fun

May 10, 2016 by Kathy 2 Comments

Princess Pink Depression Glass Butter Dish

Have you ever gotten reproduction depression glass when you expected the real thing?  I have.  It is disappointing to say the least. Pink Cherry Blossom is one of the most beautiful depression glass … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adam to Windsor Pattern Index Tagged With: Buying Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Pink Depression Glass, Telling Repros from Real Glass

5 Tips to Collect Depression Glass

May 2, 2016 by Kathy Leave a Comment

It's so much fun to collect depression glass.  You get the enjoyment of antique shopping, browsing antique malls or hunting through flea markets and at the end you have a wonderful prize, beautiful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How to Buy Glassware Tagged With: Buying Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, 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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