Gracious table settings of the 1920s and '30s are a joy to behold. Coordinated glass dinnerware sets produced in the Depression era contained a wonderful assortment of specialized pieces, each serving a specific purpose for the family meal. Showcased here are centerpieces, candleholders, center-handled trays and bowls, tidbit servers, Serva-snack sets, relish dishes, candy dishes, cake plates, punch sets, and more. The informative text features an overview of each category, and captions provide specific descriptions, manufacturers, dates, measurements, and current values. Become familiar with these versatile accessories and enjoy using them to glamorize table settings today!

This book provides a review of the history behind colorful Depression glassware, descriptions of specific pieces along with their values, and information on how to collect and display Depression Glass. Illustrated with over 300 color photographs, individual chapters highlight premium giveaways, children's sets, unique pitchers and pitcher sets, butter dishes, serving pieces, the decorated Swanky Swigs, reproductions, and much more. Also included are a vocabulary list, updated values, a review of important glassware companies, and a bibliography. This book is an excellent guide for all lovers and collectors of Depression Glass.

This indispensable reference guide helps you determine the classification and identification of Depression Glass and other collectible glassware by the prominent design in the pattern. Glassware patterns from the 1920s through the 1970s are grouped into twenty-one overall design categories; these include animals, circles or rings, diamonds, floral, fruit, geometric, ribbed, scroll, and more. Within each category, the associated patterns are then listed and described in alphabetical order. Each pattern is identified by its name, manufacturer, years of production, and colors used. Over 360 color photos illustrate the patterns that appear on a variety of beautiful shapes and in different colors. Current market values are included in the captions. This book provides the key to quick identification of glassware patterns and will be an invaluable tool for glass collectors, fanciers, and dealers.

In an endearing personal account, Doris Yeske shares her love and knowledge of Depression glass and knowledge accumulated through years of research. This is the perfect starter book for any would-be collector - a gentle and humorous introduction to the hobby starting with the origins of the glass, leading them through garage sales and auctions, and on to a more extensive knowledge of specific colors, patterns, pieces, and prominent companies. For anyone already ensconced in this brilliant world of affordable, attainable glassware, this compatriot is ready to share her stories. More than 240 images accompany the engaging text, complete with current values.

The revised edition of this popular and affordable book focuses on 16 of the most popular glass colors of the Depression era. It identifies, dates, and values over 300 different glass patterns, displayed in 384 vivid color photos. The book is divided into 16 chapters, each offering a brief history and several photographic examples of what is available to collect in a particular color. All of the items shown are described with their pattern name, manufacturer, dates of production, tips for identification, and current values. An updated index of pattern names and glass manufacturers is included for quick reference. While it is a wonderful identification guide, it is also a guide that encourages the collecting of a specific color of glass in various patterns rather than just a single pattern.

This book provides a review of the history behind colourful Depression glassware, descriptions of specific pieces along with their values, and information on how to collect and display Depression Glass. Illustrated with nearly 300 colour photographs, individual chapters highlight premium give-aways, children's sets, unique pitchers and pitcher sets, butter dishes, serving pieces, the decorated Swanky Swigs, reproductions, and much more. Also included are a vocabulary list, a review of important glassware companies, and a bibliography. This book is an excellent guide for all lovers and collectors of Depression Glass.