Depresion glass - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

davidmash · #16 05-10-2010, 10:51 PM

Assuming I counted correctly we have 47 pieces.

1 Creamer (thick)
1 sugar bowl (thick)

5 coffee cups (thick)
2 coffee cups (thin)

7 saucers

2 plates 9"

6 grill plates 10"

9 plates 7 3/4"

5 plates 6"

1 plate 11"

5 bowls (1 has small chip)

1 serving bowl 8 1/4"

1 pitcher (white etched has large crack)

1 glass 8 oz (white etched to match pitcher

powerpig · #17 05-11-2010, 11:03 AM

Depression glass is called that because the design is "pressed" in instead of cut. Most doesn't have a high value, but some is worth a bit. The colored glass is of course worth more than clear.

The Clk Man · #18 05-11-2010, 12:06 PM

That particular pattern was reproduced in the 1970's you might want to check with a local dealer to see if it's from the 1930's or the 1970's

davidmash · #19 05-11-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Clk Man

That particular pattern was reproduced in the 1970's you might want to check with a local dealer to see if it's from the 1930's or the 1970's

Are there any markings/characteristics on it for me to look at? It was purchased in an estate sale in the 1980's from an older lady.

The Clk Man · #20 05-11-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by davidmash

Are there any markings/characteristics on it for me to look at? It was purchased in an estate sale in the 1980's from an older lady.

The reproductions were lighter and had more of a orange tint to it. The real glass more of a pink tint to it.

also check the bottoms for wear.

davidmash · #21 05-11-2010, 01:17 PM

Can't really tell color as I do not have a comparison. When we had them on the table they all looked the same or at least none stuck out from the rest in terms of color difference. When I look on line, the tint seems to look the same to me.

There were a few pieces that were thinner than the others as noted above but most were thick.

I did a search and found a few antique dealers in the area so I will have to go to a few of them in the next few days and see what they have to say.

strelnik · #22 05-11-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The Clk Man

Yeah, the wife likes it. Can you tell me why they call it depression glass?

Much of it was included with other purchases during the Depression (as in Great Economic Depression of 1929-1941) and the style continued to a degree afterwards, until WW2 ended the economic Depression and reworked the economy.

It's because people don't capitalize "Depression"and realize it's a term for sa period that they think of its more common meaning.

The Clk Man · #23 05-11-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by strelnik

Much of it was included with other purchases during the Depression (as in Great Economic Depression of 1929-1941) and the style continued to a degree afterwards, until WW2 ended the economic Depression and reworked the economy.

It's because people don't capitalize "Depression"and realize it's a term for sa period that they think of its more common meaning.

You are correct my good sir.

Stoneseller · #24 05-11-2010, 07:04 PM

I know nothing about Depression Glass.

But,

It seems to me yours would seem more valuable if you replaced the dollar bills in your photos with something of a larger denomination.

Just saying

The Clk Man · #25 05-11-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Stoneseller

I know nothing about Depression Glass.

But,

It seems to me yours would seem more valuable if you replaced the dollar bills in your photos with something of a larger denomination.

Just saying

Man, your reply is a "stone" in the rough.