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depression glass was made during the Great Depression of the 1930s and is a kind of cheaply manufactured pressed glass. Usually it is some kind of tableware such as drinking glasses, butter dishes, candle holders, salad bowls, plates, etc. A lot of it was given away as promotional items. Much depression glass contains Uranium and hence it is called "Uranium glass" (not very imaginative, I know) and it will glow under a black light (UV).
Depression glass is very collectable.
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What are the advantages of green depression glass?
Depression glass Is a type of glass that was made in the 1900's - 1940's which is widely collected by many people and sellers. There are no feasible advantages to green depression glass. The advantages in depression glass amount to the rarity of the design and not the color.
Is it safe to eat from depression glass?
Yes. It is the pottery you can’t eat from because it has a high content of lead. I wouldn’t put depression glass in the microwave though.
What is the rarest pattern of depression glass?
cabbage rose
What are the release dates for Clean Sweep - 2003 Depressed Over Depression Glass?
Clean Sweep - 2003 Depressed Over Depression Glass was released on: USA: 2003
Does Miss America depression glass crystal contain lead?
Crystal glass contain lead.
How do you identify genuine depression glass from reproduction?
Typically reproduction depression glass has several tell-tale signs that it is not authentic. These are only generalizations, and should not be considered to be true in all cases. The color of reproduction depression glass is usually darker than the original. The weight of reproduction depression glass is usually heavier than the original. Patterns on reproduction depression glass are usually weaker than originals. There are a great many resources for determining whether your depression glass is original or reproduction, for instance the hazelatlasglass.com website covers all the glass made by Hazel Atlas.
What is the value of antique depression glass?
Depression glass was produced in the 1930's, so it isn't antique. An antique is over 100 years old. The value of each piece depends on how common or rare it is, and what condition it is in. If you search for your piece on Ebay and/or replacements.com, you can get some idea of what it is worth. Be prepared to be dissapointed, though. Depression glass was produced in mass quantities and often given away for free as a company promotion, so it really isn't worth much, unless you find a piece in a rare pattern or colour. You can often find plates at thrift stores or flea markets for as low as $3.00. It's also hard to tell if something is really Depression glass, or a later reproduction. Have fun collecting!
From what year do pink depression glasses originate?
The Era of Pink depression glass ranges from 1936 to 1938, however there were also pieces made by The Indian Glass Company earlier than that, and these pieces are considered by some to be "Pink Depression Glasses"
Where is the Rocky Mountain Depression Glass Society in Aurora Colorado located?
The address of the Rocky Mountain Depression Glass Society is: 7312 S Valdai Cir, Aurora, CO 80016-2311
What is depression glass?
The term Depression Glass was coined in the early 1950s to identify that particular glass which was produced largely during the Depression era (1929-1935). During the 1950s and 1960s many antique dealers were buying and selling Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) and occasionally a piece of colored glassware would slip into their estates. This type of glassware was looked down upon as being worthless at the time. Not until the mid-1980s did Depression Glass become more of a collectible and ultimately replace the EAPG as the hot collectible and high priced glass of the late 20th century. Depression Glass originated from more than 15 different glass manufacturing companies, however Hazel Atlas Glass was credited as being the first to produce colored glassware for table use in 1923. More information can be found on the hazelatlasglass.com website
How did Depression Glass get its name?
Depression glass was given away for free or for a low price during the Great Depression; it was used as an incentive to get people to buy product, shop or attend events. It is highly collectable and comes in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes.
What is the value of Depression Glass green sherbet cups?
The value of any depression glass piece is dependent on the pattern it is. For example a Ballerina pattern sherbet is worth considerably more than an Ovide pattern. First, determine the pattern and then you will be able to ascertain the price value. A reference to Hazel Atlas depression glass can be found at the hazelatlasglass.com website.
