Depression Glass

 Newport depression glass was created by the Hazel-Atlas glass company, and it was made in the mid 1930’s. Some have given Newport the nickname “hairpin” because of its design on some of the pieces which resemble a bobby pin when you look at them. Bowls and plates are the most desired pieces. These are valued anywhere from $20 dollars to $50 dollars.

Newport is interestingly not desirable for its pink depression glass as many other glass makers are, however it is desirable for a cobalt or blue color which is stunning. The patterns of Newport are not complex, and many times because there are no patterns where the glassware was most used, many pieces of depression glass look quite scratched.  Thus it can be really challenging to find some nice pieces.

If you can get your hands on the salt and pepper shakers these are valued at around $75 dollars, and are always nice to add to a collection.

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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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