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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Elegant Glass or Depression Glass? Which Do You Like?

September 20, 2012 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Do you like depression glass? The colors are rich and the patterns are striking. There's a lot to like! Do you like elegant glass? The workmanship is exquisite and the patterns stunning. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How to Enjoy Your Glass Tagged With: Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Elegant Glass, Etched Elegant Glass

Almost Fall, Time for Amber Depression Glass

September 8, 2012 by Kathy 1 Comment

Patrician Amber Depression Glass 9 in Lunch Plate

I've a soft spot for Patrician and for amber glass. Way back in 2000 I bought some green Patrician depression glass from a lady who was selling part of her collection.  It was one of the first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Patrician Spoke Tagged With: Amber Depression Glass, Depression Glass

Vintage Glass is Memories

September 3, 2012 by Kathy 2 Comments

Why do you like vintage glass? I'm passionate about it and here's why. It's truly beautiful. Exquisite designs, good workmanship, interesting shapes, colors and patterns. I love beautiful things … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Why Collect Glass? Tagged With: Cambridge Rose Point, Central Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Pink Depression Glass

Another Obscure Depression Glass Pattern from Imperial – Mount Vernon

August 9, 2012 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Mount Vernon Crystal Intaglio Base 9 in Lily Bowl

A little obscure maybe? This is one of the less well-known patterns from the depression era, Mount Vernon by Imperial.  This particular piece is a lily pond or shallow bowl and it has a deeply carved … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Imperial Glass Tagged With: Console Bowls, Depression Glass, Imperial Glass

Perfect for London Tea – Windsor Pink Depression Glass

July 31, 2012 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Windsor Pink Depression Glass Cup

Did you watch any of the royal weddings or read anything about the British royal family?  Hard to resist, aren't they.   Kind of like chocolate bonbons. You can feel better knowing that this is not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hocking Depression Glass Tagged With: Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Jeannette Depression Glass, Pink Depression Glass

Federal’s Amber Depression Glass – Sharon Cabbage Rose

July 24, 2012 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Sharon Amber Depression Glass Serving Bowl

Federal Glass is the queen of amber! Amber depression glass that is. They produced most of their depression patterns in amber; in fact Columbia and Raindrops are the only depression patterns Federal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Glass Colors - Pink, Green, Amber, Topaz, Blue and More Tagged With: Amber Depression Glass, Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Federal Glass

Depression or Elegant Glass? Art Deco Center Handled Server

July 21, 2012 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Paden City Art Deco Green Depression Glass Center Handled Server

Here's an interesting center handled server from the early 1930s. I can tell this is Paden City from the handle. The glass is nice but not great quality, a clear light green. What makes this one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Center Handled Serving Trays Tagged With: Center Handled Servers, Depression Glass, Elegant Glass

Tip of the Week! Display Your Glass

July 20, 2012 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Depression Glass Cups on Parade

How many of us have our favorite glass hidden away in a cupboard?  We tell ourselves it is for safe keeping, but really, do you see it there or enjoy it?  Let's display the glass so you can enjoy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How to Enjoy Your Glass Tagged With: Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass

Depression Glass – Why Are There Fakes?

May 24, 2012 by Kathy Leave a Comment

Cherry Blossom Pink 9 inch Dinner Plate - Real Depression Glass

We've been talking about real, fake and reissued depression glass. Why would someone try to make and sell fakes? One of the most reproduced patterns is Cherry Blossom from Jeannette Glass. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reproductions and Fakes Tagged With: Collecting Depression Glass, Depression Glass, Fakes and Reproductions, Pink Depression Glass

Little Treasures – Elegant Depression Glass Cups & Saucers

April 30, 2012 by Kathy 1 Comment

Fostoria Versailles Pink Cup & Saucer Set Elegant Depression Glass

One of the wonderful things you can do with depression glass is put small pieces on window ledges or those shelves in your kitchen or dining room. The glass is transparent letting the sun shine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How to Enjoy Your Glass Tagged With: Depression Glass, Elegant Glass, Etched Elegant Glass, Fostoria Glass, Pink 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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