Depression glass is clear or colored translucent machine made glassware that was distributed free, or at low cost, in the united states and canada around the time of the great depression. Green depression glass to hold many different types of cookies and candy vintage brass wall mounted stag check out the new vintage available for purchase in the shop this week. If you are looking for glass valuations, each author has their own method for determining value, so having a few different authors books for comparison is a good idea. See all books authored by gene florence, including collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, and collectible. In a nutshell, depression glass is machine produced glass made in america from the mid 1920s through the 1930s. If you collect on the road, have these books handy to help you make intellgent decisions for the correct patterns and prices. Girl, interrupted, susanna kaysen girl, interrupted is 1993 memoir by american author susanna kaysen. Gene florence books list of books by author gene florence. Pocket guide to pink depression era glass edition schiffer book for collectors by patricia clements apr 24, 2001. Want to find the right audience to sell your depression glass items to.
There are many great reference books available for depression glass. Dec 08, 2019 maybe you were even served cake on a plate or coffee in a cup made of depression glass. Gene florence has assembled an extensive collection of photos, prices and descriptions for all major depression glass patterns. Stored on my computer is a list about a yard long when printed out. Whichever color or type of depression glass youre looking for, ebay offers one of the best resources out there for finding it. A highly respected glass expert, ellen schroy was the author of warmans antiques and collectibles for 25 years and is widely acknowledged as one of the countrys top experts in antiques and collectibles. If you are looking for glass valuations, each author has their own method for determining.
Go to our depression glass for sale site to create your listing and well post it here to our community page. The depression era started in 1929 in the united states and spread around the world. The company began in 1887, in the town of pennsylvania that shares the companys name, as a simple bottle company. Pocket guide to pink depression era glass edition schiffer book for collectors clements, patricia on. Depression glass included in a large list of showroom specials at replacements, ltd. Adam this pattern of depression glass was produced by jeannette glass company from this pattern was produced in green, pink, crystal, some yellow and delphite blue these candlesticks are hard to find see more. Pocket guide to pink depression era glass edition schiffer book for collectors. Get recommendations for free and discounted ebooks from our expert editorial team. I have pretty much a whole set of madrid pattern depression glass dishes, glasses and serving pieces. Unfollow depression glass book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. The story begins in 1923 when indiana glass introduced a pattern of glassware called avocado, which is considered to be the very first depression glass pattern.
Collecting depression glass gets harder all the time. The book features 170 depression glass patterns, detailed pattern drawings and a shape guide for easy identification, color pictures throughout. Once an inexpensive gift often given away, depression glass is one of todays most sought after collectible. Heres what anchor hockings depression glass is worth. Archeologists have found glass articles in egyptian tombs dating back to the 4 th millenium b. Depression glass simple presence suits collectors just fine antique. Glass depression glass federal glass vintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. In 1905, the beginnings of anchor hocking glass company occurred near the hocking river. Depression glass books there are many great reference books available for depression glass. Collectible and antique glassware, depression, patterns, iris offered for sale by hundreds of dealers on one online collectibles mall. Glassdepression glassfederal glassvintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass,19th edition collectors encyclopedia of depression glass this is the final book in gene florences long and distinguished depression glass series. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Browse collectables and collectable antiques online.
Patricianspoke, federal, depression, glassware, glass. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Originally, depression glass was created for the common people, and widely distributed at low cost, or no cost at all. The glass castle quotes by jeannette walls goodreads. Theres also a color and pattern available to suit every taste. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. It is a list of my pattern of glass depression ware pieces that. I love mixing depression glass pieces into my tablesettings. An impressive list, to be sure, it is the result of at least an additional twenty years of diligently scanning the shelves of probably a. Maybe you were even served cake on a plate or coffee in a cup made of depression glass. Gene florences elegant glass book and one of his depression glass books show the big basic patterns. It was inexpensive, and came in a variety of colors. The lead glass was used to make blown items like stemware and vases.
Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 19th edition. Buy a cheap copy of depression glass collections and. Collectors can look for common depression glass patterns, each of which is distinct and some offering more ornate details than others. Depression glass is socalled because it was made during the depression in bright, bold colors to create bright, cheerful table settings against the bleakness of the economy. Basically, this is a catchall phrase for a general type of inexpensive glassware, in clear or colors, that was sold or given away as premiums during the late 1920s into the early 1940s. A collector since childhood, gene florences hobby of buying and selling glassware turned into a fulltime career. Find great deals on ebay for depression glass book. Depression glass is also a term that is sometimes bandied about indiscriminately by glass collectors, sometimes incorrectly. Although depression glass wasnt intended to influence your frame of mind, youll likely feel happy when you find the pieces you want in prime condition. Depression glass price guide and pattern identification. Introduction to collecting glassware, part 1 just glass.
While entire pages could be written about these mergers alone, the. Barbara and jim mauzy are known for userfriendly books that deliver the. This essential guide gives collectors current market values for more than 10,000 items that often carry sentimental, as well as financial value. Depression glass is called such because collectors generally associate massproduced glassware found in pink, yellow, crystal, or green with the years. Depression glass is widely collected the world over and many patterns are still plentiful enough to keep prices reasonable. For lead glass surprise you add lead to the silica sand and soda ash. Depression glass was used as premiums with purchases food products and soaps, as well as given out in movie theatres and gas stations. Definitely an elegant depression glass piece from the 1920s, this approx. Regardless of which type of glass was being made, arsenic was added to the glass formula. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Glass labeled elegant by collectors refers to american handpressed. Jun 27, 2005 this seventh edition of mauzys depression glass, the worlds most used and authoritative book on depression glass from the united states and canada, vintage fireking, and 1940s and 1950s glassware, provides more than 350 new photos and continues to be the most comprehensive book in print pertaining to collectible glass. This glass was given out at the movies, in flour bags or soapboxes.
The best deals on madrid, other federal depression glass, patricianspoke, sharoncabbage rose. Since the 1960s interest in this transparent yet colorful antique glass has skyrocketed. Collectible 40s 50s 60s glass is a continuation of depression glass. A photographic reference with prices schiffer book for. Get alerted about discounts, new releases, and preorders from your favorite authors. It was made in many colors and patterns by dozens of factories in the united states. This seventh edition of mauzys depression glass, the worlds most used and authoritative book on depression glass from the united states and canada, vintage fireking, and 1940s and 1950s glassware, provides more than 350 new photos and continues to be the most comprehensive book in print pertaining to collectible glass. Unbeatable ebook deals, handpicked recommendations, and updates from your favorite authors. She has also authored the previous four editions of warmans depression glass and four editions of warmans depression glass field guide. National depression glass association preserving americas glass manufacturing heritage. Your mother or grandmother probably had at least one piece. Depression glass is an inexpensive glass that was manufactured in large quantities during the 1920s and early 1930s. After surviving the depression, hocking glass merged with anchor cap and closure to become the anchor hocking company, as the name remains today.
Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Feb 18, 2012 kens antiques and auction in ga on liveauctioneers. With more than 20 manufacturers across the us producing nearly 100 distinct patterns, depression glass pieces run the gamut, but a few identifying characteristics shine through across the category. Home page about the ndga glass show calendar 2020 convention past conventions the national collection the ndga glass museum annual fund drive make a donation glass or cash. Depression glass is called such because collectors generally associate massproduced glassware found in pink, yellow, crystal, or green with the years surrounding the great depression in america. It does have some interior scratches and a 14 chip on the rim of the cover. Discover books youll love unbeatable ebook deals, handpicked recommendations, and updates from your favorite authors. Collectible and antique glassware, depression, patterns. Mar 17, 2015 the jeanette glass company, like most companies who survived the great depression, has quite an interesting history.
Heres what anchor hockings depression glass is worth today. Get recommendations for free and discounted ebooks from our expert editorial team, from bestsellers to hidden gems. The author explains the popularity of depression glasscolor and mementos, how to become a collector and where to find pieces, and what to avoid. Indiana glass company memories and popular patterns. Many of the pieces came in beautiful soft shades of green or a peach pink. Rare pink depression glass sugar and creamer set with tray by cambridge glass company. In april 1967, 18yearold susanna kaysen is admitted to mclean hospital, in belmont, massachusetts, after attempting suicide by overdosing on pills. Collectible and antique glassware, depression, patterns, bubble offered for sale by hundreds of dealers on one online collectibles mall. Use this book in conjunction with florences glassware pattern identification guide to have a complete reference in identifying true depression glass vs. Depression glass is socalled because it was made during the depression in bright, bold colors to create bright, cheerful table.
It is a list of my pattern of glass depression ware pieces that i own. I wanted to let the world know that no one had a perfect life, that even the people who seemed to have it all had their secrets. Pocket guide to pink depression era glass edition schiffer. Featuring 170 depression glass patterns, detailed pattern drawings, values, a shape guide and glorious color pictures throughout, the handbook is the most extensive portable guide on the. During the years of the great depression in the united states and canada, many glass manufacturers produced glassware that became known as depression glass. Mar 28, 2019 bring it with you when shopping for depression glass so that you can compare prices and check styles, patterns, and colors with those listed in your guidebook. The most common depression glass material is glass. Its available in pink, crystal, green, ice blue, and red in plates, tumblers, pitchers, and more. With more than 20 manufacturers across the us producing nearly 100 distinct patterns, depression glass pieces run the gamut, but a few identifying characteristics shine through across the. Mauzys comprehensive handbook of depression glass prices schiffer book for collectors by barbara mauzy and jim mauzy dec 28, 2012. North jersey depression glass club, wyckoff, new jersey.
National depression glass association recommended publications. A touch of glass warmans depression glass handbook is an easytouse reference featuring a oneofakind thumbnail pattern guide for quick identification and discovery of this popular and delightful glass. It does have some more it does have some interior scratches and a 14 chip on the rim of the cover. The miss america pattern, produced between 1935 to 1937, proved to be among the companys best sellers. Written by rosemary trietsch we cannot say with certainty when and where glass was invented, but history supports mans fascination with it through the ages.
Apr 06, 2015 the story begins in 1923 when indiana glass introduced a pattern of glassware called avocado, which is considered to be the very first depression glass pattern. Rindskopf germany 1930s art deco salmon pink glass basket. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about depression glass. If you dont want to sink, you better figure out how to swim. The company, then named hocking glass company, was based in ohio, and would later become a part of several acquisitions and mergers that would lead it to modern day success. Apr 03, 2017 the miss america pattern, produced between 1935 to 1937, proved to be among the companys best sellers. The author explains the popularity of depression glass color and mementos, how to become a collector and where to find pieces, and what to avoid. This category includes patterns made by the depression era companies after 1940.
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