It may seem tedious, but by crosschecking the identifying attributes of a piece with known patterns, makers, and dates of manufacture, you can definitively. Depression glass was always made using bright colors. I recommend several books to help you, collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence later editions have helpful piece guides, elegant glass by coe and coe and collectible glassware from the 40s, 50s and 60s by gene florence. Depression glassware was made during the great depression, and it was distributed either for free or at a very low cost.
See all books authored by gene florence, including collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, and collectible glassware from the 40s 50s 60s. Identification, values, pattern guide, by ellen schroy. How to identify depression glass styles our pastimes. That warm, blushchampagne color was a big deal in the 30s, says jeni. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. Gene florence books list of books by author gene florence. Many cookie jars were made in colors not originally associated with mayfair, but the pink and light blue versions can be troublesome for new collectors. Elegant glassware depression era book by gene florence 4th edition. If you are looking for glass valuations, each author has their own method for determining value, so having a few different authors books for comparison is a good idea. For the nineteenth, and last time, we present collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by americas leading glassware authorities. The title of this book is collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 19th edition and it was written by gene florence, cathy florence. Schroy and collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence. May 21, 2018 glass marked arcoroc or france or indonesia are not depression glass. Nov 30, 2019 hocking glass company 1935 1938 made in pink and some crystalif you have it in another color it isnt hockingcups and tumblers can be confused with queen mary and coronation, the rays on those patterns go higher than on lace edge where they hardly reach mid glass gene florence.
Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene and cathy florence. This pink closed handled bowl measures four inches across the bottom whereas the outer. Books by gene florence author of collectors encyclopedia. The collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene. Depression glass books there are many great reference books available for depression glass. Gene florence has assembled an extensive collection of photos, prices and descriptions for all major depression glass patterns. Gene florence collectors encyclopedia of depression glass. When it comes to telling the newer pink stuff from the older pink stuff, color and feel can provide helpful clues. And we credit him with developing the terminology which divides depression glass into two distinct classes. Collectors encyclopedia depression glass collectors. Books by gene florence author of collectors encyclopedia of.
Pocket guide to depression glass and more, by gene and cathy florence colors and patterns of depression era glassware revised and expanded second edition, by doris yeske and lyle fokken warmans depression glass handbook. An illustrated value guide collectible glassware from the forties, fifties, and sixties, and more on. Buy a cheap copy of kitchen glassware of the depression. Gene florence author of collectors encyclopedia of. An older book may not help you understand the current value of your items but can help you research. This book has been through many editions, and contains great photographs, market trend information, and identification tips on.
Gene florence now presents this completely revised 16th edition, with the previous 3 patterns and 11 additional patterns, to make this the most complete reference to date. Gene florence collectors encyclopedia of depression glass 12th edition 12th edition hardcover paducah, kentucky collector books 1996 near fine in pictorial boards. So instead collector books would like you to join us in celebrating. Gene florences collectors encyclopedia of depression glass is a widelyused resource. Vintage 1930s circle green pattern depression glass low sherbet footed drinking glass by anchor hocking glass.
Also, i would strongly recommend the collectors encyclopedia of depression glass series of books by gene and cathy florence. Learn about the type of depression glass you want to sell. Search for colored glass that is yellow, amber, blue, green, or pink. Popular books on the subject include the following. Ive read that florences ongoing series of books, updated every 23 years since the early 1970s, are best sellers in the collector hobby genre, and i can believe it based on my experience. Collecting depression era glassware is still a very popular hobby so finding books on the subject is easy. With the assistance of several nationally known dealers, this book illustrates, as well as realistically prices, items in demand. Depression glass goes far beyond the transparent pink, green, and amber that are found frequently.
Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 19th edition by. So instead collector books would like you to join us in celebrating the retirement of cathy and gene florence. Aug 11, 2009 after nineteen editions, almost 40 years, and over 4,000 pages, goodbye is very difficult to say. National depression glass association what is depression. Refer to a guide that provides pictures and detail descriptions of specific patterns of glassware. Gene florence has 43 books on goodreads with 853 ratings.
After writing 118 books on antiques and collectibles, gene florence still remembers the best advice he never took as a fledgling author 38 years ago. A collectors guide, seventh edition, by doris yeske paid link. Find pink depression glass and pink depression glasses from a vast selection of glass. That advice came from a seasoned author of books on antiques.
Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass florence. Through gene florences collectors encyclopedia of depression glass this piece was visually identified as hocking glass companys coronation pattern using images shown in figure 2. This book has been through many editions, and contains great photographs, market trend information, and identification tips on the various patterns and the glass companies that made them. There are tons of books out there about depression glass. The information in this paper is based on 92 depression glass patterns made by the seven major producers of depression glass from 1923 to 1939. Sep 20, 2005 you can probably identify the pattern name and perhaps the manufacturer of your sherbet dishes by looking in a book on the subject. With hundreds of types and styles, a picture reference is your best resource. How to identify and value depression glass hobbylark. Depression glassit is no longer considered junk the new. Keep in mind that books arent necessarily the best way to find your pieces value, since they can quickly become outdated when market conditions shift. Royal ruby juice pitchers iridized tumblers may also be difficult to find.
Glass company, jeannette glass company, macbethevans glass company and hazelatlas glass company. They are lighter green, slightly paneled, and the pieces are the vases, rose bowls, flat pitchers and flat tumblers. Depression glass patterns depression glass identification. Determining the value of pink depression glass lovetoknow. Tonight i want to do something special for pink saturday. A collector since childhood, gene florence s hobby of buying and selling glassware turned into a fulltime career. The glass is made with bold and bright colors, and it has a range of intricate. Refer to collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence for more information on identifying mayfair reproduction cookie jars. Many new photos and new discoveries and information make this book indispensable to all glass collectors and dealers. In the 70s, depression glass enjoyed a resurgence in popularity with collectors, prompting companies to begin churning out copies. English hobnail glass is mistaken for miss america home.
Make offer hazel atlas depression glass pink florentine poppy footed ruffled sugar bowl. With the assistance of several nationally known dealers, this. Jun 14, 2017 gene florences collectors encyclopedia of depression glass is a widelyused resource. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence and cathy florence. First writing a book on depression glass, florence has gone on to author many popular glassware titles including books on depression glass. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 19th edition, by cathy and gene florence paid link colored glassware of the depression era, book 2, by hazel marie weatherman paid link depression glass. Today it is gene and cathy florences collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, which is the last in this bestselling series. Gene florence s most popular book is collectors encyclopedia of depression glass. Every edition has included new information and up to. Collectors encyclopedia depression glass collectors encyclopedia of depression glass florence, gene, florence, cathy on. Tribute and thank you to gene florence pink saturday. Mar 03, 20 pink cups, saucers pink dinner plates 1014.
The collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 19th ed. It may seem tedious, but by crosschecking the identifying attributes of a piece with known patterns, makers, and dates of manufacture, you can definitively weed out the fakes. Unfollow pink depression glass to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A photographic reference and price guide by barbara mauzy and jim mauzy.
Doric pink depression glass salt and pepper shakers jeannette glass. Gene and cathy florence now present this completely revised seventeenth edition with 156 patterns and almost 400 beautiful color photographs. Two good sources are the collectors encyclopedia of depression glass schroeder publishing. The collectors encyclopedia of depression glass eleventh edition by gene florence and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One of the best known authors of books on this type of glassware, at least in todays market, is mr. The website first glass class recommends the books the collectors encyclopedia of depression glass and elegant glassware of the depression era, both by gene florence. The reason im showing this book is to honor and thank gene florence. Green cups have ground bottoms, are slightly footed, and the base fo the cup is larger than the normally found saucer indentation. If youre in doubt, check an encyclopedia of depression glass gene florence has written several, or ask an expert. After nineteen editions, almost 40 years, and over 4,000 pages, goodbye is very difficult to say.