Pink Depression Glass

Coronation Depression Glass

Posted on December 31, 2007
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Coronation Depression Glass was made by the Hocking glass company, and was produced between 1936 to 1940. The fact that this glass has been reproduced in more recent years make many people cautious of what they buy. The colors of this depression glass are primarily three colors, which are pink, ruby and green. The pink depression glass may have the most valuable piece currently which is the pink pitcher. It is very rare, and has been valued at aproximately $1000 dollars.

Once again, the fact that there is so much imitation glass being made can fool many persons. remember, real depression glass will not look new and will have imperfections. This is what make depression glass, depression glass. A bowl without handles has also become popular, which can be found in pink depression glass as well as green depression glass. These are both real. Pick up any size bowl with no handles, and you will have yourself a rare find valued around $80 to $200 dollars depending on the size.

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Depression Glass Beginnings

Posted on December 28, 2007
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Depression glass is obviously known for its beginnings back in the time of the depression. Most depression glass was made up in the midwest during this period. depression glass was most of the time given out or sold at such a low cost in order to attract people to purchase other things. Even movie theaters would give out depression glass.

There are many colors of depression glass that were made at this time and created in over 100 different styles. Often times in whole matching dinner sets. The pink depression glass is probably some of the more popular and sought after color, but rare colors such as yellow, black, jadeite, delphite, red, cobalt blue, and even white were made with the help of low cost producing machinery.

Some pieces today can sell for hundreds of dollars. Depression glass is being reproduced in our day as well since of its popularity. You can find many of the Pink depression glass colors as well as green and blue which are popular as well. truly a wonderful and beautiful product!

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