I started collecting depression glass after seeing it for so cheap. I collect amber place settings because they are not in such high demand yet. (like pink and other colors)

Sara

Sara, I started a collection of depression glass, some years ago. I have some pieces of the pink glass. There were so many reproductions:mad: and I really didn't take the time to learn enough to spot them. Some dealers will tell you they are reproductions and others aren't that honest.:( I also just ran out of room. :eek: I haven't seen many of the amber pieces. Will keep an eye out for them.

I would love to collect it but Im the ding dong that only likes the pink LOL So I will probably collect it when the kids are a bit older and we have a bigger house. And we have more money:D
~Michele~

I'm not familiar with this really...can anyone post a picture for me to see or point me in the direction of a link with pictures?

Thanks :)

Here's one of my patterns. You have to be very careful buying Depression Glass. In my patterns, I know what the reproductions look like. I can pick up one piece for about $9 averagely. I get lucky and sometimes can find a piece for $.25 at a garage sale.

Dealers that don't specialize in glassware often sell reproductions as originals. It's terribly disappointing. Some people don't care either way though and just like the colored glass.

Sara

Here's another pattern I mix in. The first picture is Madrid pattern and this one is Patrician.

Sara,
Those are beautiful! Can you give native novices like myself tips on spotting reproductions being passed off as the real thing? TIA!
~Michele~

Well, in my patterns, when held up, it's dated. The date is really small and barely noticeable, but it's there. Sometimes you can tell by the intensity of the colors too or the original was never made in the new reproduction color or the size of the lacing or the depth of the impression or thickness of the glass. (indicating newer molds) You can measure with a ruler/tape measurer too. The reproductions don't measure true to size.

I am attaching a pic of a great reference book. I carried it with me in my car when hitting estate sales and flea markets etc.

It's written by Gene Florence. Here's a link with some known reproduction patterns.

http://www.glassshow.com/arepro.html

Sara

Thank you Sara, this is a huge help. I was always nervous to start buying cause I didnt know what was real or a good price. I will check into getting the book.
~Michele~

I'm with Michele, I like the pink stuff too.

Thanks for the tips and the book suggestion Sara. I don't collect depression glass, but I have always thought it was soooo pretty. I may have to start collecting if we ever get a larger house.

My mom has collected the pink for years--it started with a peice that belonged to my great grandmother and ran from there. When she started in the late 80's it was pretty cheap and I had great fun finding peices for her-now it's become scarce and expensive. I have bought peices everywhere from little towns in South Carolina to Cape Cod thrift stores, but some of the rarest peices I bought I found in Cooperstown NY, and got them for a steal. I lived at the Jersey Shore and found so much at these tiny little run down antique stores that were all over Asbury Park, Ocean Grove and Bradley Beach, all Victorian towns. Martha Stewart did a nice segment on her "From Martha's Home"show recently on depression glass-check her web site, the info might be there.

Originally posted by Jerseygirl
My mom has collected the pink for years--it started with a peice that belonged to my great grandmother and ran from there. When she started in the late 80's it was pretty cheap and I had great fun finding peices for her-now it's become scarce and expensive. I have bought peices everywhere from little towns in South Carolina to Cape Cod thrift stores, but some of the rarest peices I bought I found in Cooperstown NY, and got them for a steal. I lived at the Jersey Shore and found so much at these tiny little run down antique stores that were all over Asbury Park, Ocean Grove and Bradley Beach, all Victorian towns. Martha Stewart did a nice segment on her "From Martha's Home"show recently on depression glass-check her web site, the info might be there.

That's so cool. The pink glass is so pretty. I started with amber simply because the other colors were in such high demand. I could find the amber cheap and readily available all over. I see tons of it on ebay at reasonable prices sometimes.

I used to be an antiques/collectibles dealer and did about four shows during the summer months. I specialized n glassware, but would sell pottery and costume jewelry too. I also vended at the flea markets on Sundays. NY has a plethora of fun spots to hunt for treasures. sniff sniff I miss NY.

Sara

My mother-in-law is REALLY into collecting depression glass. She was going to open some sort of store when she moved back home to Puerto Rico. She got me interested in collecting, as she has me cart her to every garage/estate sale in sight! She has 2 books that tell the value of many, many pieces, and we have gotten very good deals! I also collect amber colored pieces. On my first time "hunting" alone, I got a set of cups, and different sized plates for $10, and the book averages my buy at $140!! You'd be amazed at what you can find at garage/estate sales, and Salvation Army type stores!!:smball:

I would love to start collecting Depression Glass. I love the delicacy of the patterns and the beauty of it. I will have to check out a book at the library so I will know what to look for then I will start watching for it at flea markets and garage sales. I think I will watch for the amber colored also, I really like it.

I have some pieces, mostly pink. I even have a pink glass cake knife....It still has the original box..... I have a few amber pieces and some in a rainbow kinda color....

Lori, I bet the rainbow colored pieces are spectacular! What a treasure you have!

I have a covered pink canister. My dad used to make pickled eggs in it. I never thought about it as valuable i wonder if it is

I think it is soo pretty. especially the pink. :)

Robin, if Dad had it, it was the real deal........