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.

NEWPORT HAIRPIN AMETHYST DEPRESSION GLASS SERVING BOWL

NEWPORT HAIRPIN AMETHYST DEPRESSION GLASS CEREAL BOWL

NEWPORT HAIRPIN AMETHYST DEPRESSION GLASS 8 7/8" PLATE

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Old cafe depression glass is a nice type of add to collection glass. Primarily pink depression glass, Old Cafe was made by Hocking Glass Company between 1936-1938. Some things such as matching saucers to ruby cups have not been discovered as of yet. The different items that have been discovered are, a mint vase, olive dish, several size bowls ranging from 4.5″ to 6.5″, sherbert plates, dinner plates, juice tumbler and regular tumbler.

Pink Old Cafe Depression Glass

Royal Ruby Hocking Old Cafe Depression Glass Low Bowl

"Old Cafe" Low Candy Dish Pink Depression Glass 8"

2 Anchor Hocking pink candy OLD CAFE Depression Glass

Old Cafe Hocking Glass Pink Depression Candy Bowl -8"

As for pricing of Old Cafe depression glass, as was mentioned most being pink depression glass, a tall juice pitcher is what has been sold for the most at approximately $500 dollars. A purple mint tray has also been discoverd, but there has not been put a price as of yet on it or its value. Aside from these the lamps of all colors are the most valuable depression glass pieces to collect, ranging from approximately $100-$300 dollars in value. Also of nice value would be any relish sets you could find.

The most value is going to be the pink depression glass, followed by Ruby depression glass, and then the crystal being of lesser value.

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