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Vintage Pink Depression "Elegant Glass" Creamer - Circa 1930s
$6
Excellent Vintage Pre-Owned Condition. Pickup in Olathe. No Holds.
My mom collected pink glassware, this is part of her collection for which she no longer has a need, nor do I. This art deco-looking pink glass creamer is an Elegant Glass piece, circa 1930s. It was made during the great Depression but am a bit stumped by which company is responsible for making it. Based on the color, pattern and general look, my best guess is that it was crafted by Heisey, Lancaster or Paden City Glass; all three companies were making Elegant Glass during the great Depression. The color is an “amberish” pink, not a true pink; all three aforementioned companies had a pink with this hue. The base/foot of the creamer is a truncated square (square with the edges equally cut off) with a ground glass bottom and a very art deco-inspired articulated handle. It measures 3¼” x 3½” H/D; capacity 5 oz.; weight 4¼ oz.; color “amberish” pink. In excellent condition with no noticeable imperfections. It’s a striking piece that would complement any tabletop, from modern to farmhouse!
Elegant Glass was made by a few glass companies that wanted to continue producing high-quality glassware despite the Depression; usually made with some handwork by skilled craftspeople, which made it expensive and it was sold in high-end stores. The distinction between Elegant Glass and Depression glass is in how they were made. Patterns on Elegant Glass were usually etched, meaning the design was recessed. The glass was coated with wax and a design was drawn into the wax. Then the glass got an acid treatment, which ate away the surface of the glass not covered in wax. Depression glass was mass-produced using molds, which were etched directly with acid. This meant the pattern was raised rather than inset or what's known as "mold etched".
Thanks for looking!
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Excellent Vintage Pre-Owned Condition. Pickup in Olathe. No Holds.
My mom collected pink glassware, this is part of her collection for which she no longer has a need, nor do I. This art deco-looking pink glass creamer is an Elegant Glass piece, circa 1930s. It was made during the great Depression but am a bit stumped by which company is responsible for making it. Based on the color, pattern and general look, my best guess is that it was crafted by Heisey, Lancaster or Paden City Glass; all three companies were making Elegant Glass during the great Depression. The color is an “amberish” pink, not a true pink; all three aforementioned companies had a pink with this hue. The base/foot of the creamer is a truncated square (square with the edges equally cut off) with a ground glass bottom and a very art deco-inspired articulated handle. It measures 3¼” x 3½” H/D; capacity 5 oz.; weight 4¼ oz.; color “amberish” pink. In excellent condition with no noticeable imperfections. It’s a striking piece that would complement any tabletop, from modern to farmhouse!
Elegant Glass was made by a few glass companies that wanted to continue producing high-quality glassware despite the Depression; usually made with some handwork by skilled craftspeople, which made it expensive and it was sold in high-end stores. The distinction between Elegant Glass and Depression glass is in how they were made. Patterns on Elegant Glass were usually etched, meaning the design was recessed. The glass was coated with wax and a design was drawn into the wax. Then the glass got an acid treatment, which ate away the surface of the glass not covered in wax. Depression glass was mass-produced using molds, which were etched directly with acid. This meant the pattern was raised rather than inset or what's known as "mold etched".
Thanks for looking!
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