Pink Depression Glass – a Favorite Among Collectors

Vintage PINK DEPRESSION GLASS PEANUT COOKIE JAR LID~Ex US $26.97 (7 Bids) Auction Ends: End Date: Friday Sep-03-2010 16:35:09 PDT Add to watch list

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Glass manufacturers during the Great Depression had no idea how popular their inexpensive, colorful glassware would someday become to collectors. Originally given away to valued customers or sold for as little as a loaf of bread, the beautifully designed pieces now command much higher prices than the people of that generation could ever have imagined.

Depression glass is available in many different colors, but a favorite among collectors is pink. Depending on the manufacturer, the pink glass is sometimes pale and transparent, other patterns have a slightly yellowish tint. Many different designs can be found, some with a large number of pieces belonging to the sets. Other table settings are no longer complete, due to wear and breakage.

Before you begin collecting, arm yourself with a general knowledge of the patterns that are available. Since there are many fake copies and reproductions, finding original glass isn’t always easy. For a beginning collector, choosing a pattern that is readily available in a number of pieces will allow your collection to grow more quickly.

You might start with the diamond patterned Miss America or the curved lines of Queen Mary, one of the more yellow pinks. Both were manufactured by Anchor Hocking in the 1930’s and are popular with collectors, both for their appearance and availability.

The Jeannette Glass Company produced a transparent pink Pinwheel pattern that adorned many different pieces, including cups, bowls, candy dishes and salt shakers. The company’s Adam pattern in pink is also highly collectible and comes in a wide variety of pieces.

Although most popular in cobalt blue, pink Royal Lace is another favorite with collectors. Manufactured by Hazel Atlas, this lacy pattern graced many a table during the depression years.

How about a bowl collection? The Imperial Glass Company manufactured thirteen different size bowls for their Beaded Block pattern. Two handled bowls made in a smaller size for jelly or a larger one for pickles. Round, square, deep, fluted edged, or celery bowls, they all are available in pink. Imperial made their bowls by turning up the edges of their round plates, resulting in an abundance of square plates, but very few round ones.

Collect all of the pink pieces of a particular design, or a single example of every Depression glass pattern made in pink. Whatever your decision, history will come alive as you add to the beauty of your home.