How do you authenticate depression glass?

How do you authenticate depression glass?

Look for tiny bubbles on the surface of the glass. Check the piece very closely, and look at it from all angles. If it is a real piece of depression glass, there will be a scattering of small bubbles. The bubbles are about the size of a full stop at the end of a sentence.

What is the most valuable depression glass pattern?

Royal Lace (1934–1941) The most sought after pattern of Depression glass is arguably Royal Lace, which was made by the Hazel-Atlas Glass Company. This pattern was manufactured in green, pink, crystal, and most notably, cobalt blue.

Does real depression glass have seams?

Authentic depression glass comes in many colors and raised patterns. Raised seams were common during the manufacturing process for depression glass. Most reproduction depression glass does not have seams.

What is special about depression glass?

While generally made with low-quality glass, the plates, saucers, cups and bowls that are today classified as “Depression Glass” have bright colors and pretty molded patterns that make them as fun to collect today as they were 80 years ago.

Does depression glass have any value?

The values are similar for all styles. Produced by Hocking Glass Company around 1929 to 1933, this green glass cup is a common find. The value has generally held steady around $5 for a single cup for a few decades.

Does all depression glass glow?

Both green Depression glass and Vaseline glass will glow under a black light due ​to the uranium oxide content in the glass. American colorless pressed glass made before 1930 is said to fluoresce yellow, while reproductions generally do not.

Why is depression glass pink?

Depression glass is so called because collectors generally associate mass-produced glassware in pink, yellow, crystal, and green with the Great Depression in America.

Is there uranium in depression glass?

Most Depression glass was made with uranium, but it also contained iron oxide, which makes the glass much greener than Vaseline glass. Depression glass is often less valuable than Vaseline glass, so collectors have to be careful to not confuse the two.

Is depression glass the same as Vaseline glass?

Much, but not all, depression glass is uranium or Vaseline glass. It gets its name from its petroleum jelly-like hue. Vaseline glass experienced its heyday between the 1880s to the 1920s, according to Studio Antiques. Uranium glass, meanwhile, is glassware that was made with uranium oxide.

Is all green depression glass uranium?

These cognoscenti might describe it as “Depression Glass,” a less desirable commodity. Perhaps the most reliable way to identify the presence of uranium in the glass is to expose it in the dark to a source of ultraviolet light (e.g., a black light). If the glass glows a rich green color, it contains uranium.

Where can I Find Real Madrid Depression glass?

Once upon a time you could find real Madrid depression glass at every flea market, antique mall and thrift store.  Those days are behind us.  I found the cake plate and tumbler in pink Recollection reproduction glass this winter at an antique store and a few more pieces when antiquing in San Antonio a few weeks ago.

What are the different colors of depression glass?

Depression Glass Patterns. More than 100 patterns were made by about 20 manufacturers. Some of the patterns consist of entire dinner sets. Depression glass was manufactured in various colors. Some are crystal clear colored glass like pink, pale blue, green and amber.

Why are Depression glass glasses still being made?

The reproduction of these depression glasses are still ongoing today. There were so many factory flaws associated with its production mainly because it was manufactured in large quantities. Depression glass was also made to meet immediate needs and was not expected to be durable. It was not even intended for collections years later.

Which is better federal glass or Madrid glass?

 Federal Glass made Patrician and Madrid so the colors match and the patterns go well together.  Federal made no candle holder in Patrician so Madrid is a good choice. Your best method to avoid buying reproductions by mistake is to learn a  little about the glass you are interested in.