Rare Depression Glass Pieces

Depression Glass - The Rare Pieces

Did you know that if you happen to have a crystal (clear) and pink Depression Glass refrigerator bowl in the Crisscross pattern in good condition and with its original cover, that it's valued at between $300 and $335? Or that Shirley Temple cream pitcher your grandmother keeps in the back of her upper cabinet could bring up to $1,250 at auction? If you didn't, then you've been in the dark about rare Depression Glass pieces and their values! Here are a few pieces for which knowledgeable Depression Glass collectors stay on constant lookout:

The Ruby Red Aladdin Beehive Lamp

Made for only six months during 1937, this lamp currently brings anywhere from $700 to $950 ? if it can be found! Most collectors owning this piece understandably do not have any interest in letting go of it, which makes it even rarer. The color of the glass in the Aladdin series of ruby lamps varies from a light red with an amber tint to dark, rich red, with the deeper reds fetching more interest with today's collectors. So if you have this lamp with the trademarked "Aladdin" on it wick-raising knob, you've truly got yourself a prize!

Cambridge Glass Company's Blue Cleo Etched and Footed Sugar Sifter

Although the Cleo pattern, introduced by Cambridge in 1930, was produced in a variety of colors such as amber, green, crystal (clear), peach, and gold, it was and still is the blue that attracts buyers. Along with the oil bottle with its original stopper, the footed sugar sifter proves to be the hardest to find and, subsequently, the most costly when it is unearthed. These sugar sifters, usually seen only in books or magazines or, if you're lucky, in a Depression Glass club member's private collection, can be had, reluctantly, for anywhere from $900 to more than $1,000. So if you encounter one in person, just look -- don't touch it!

Ruby Flower Center Flying Lady Bowl

The story surrounding the origins of the Flying Lady bowl makes owning the piece that much more interesting ? and makes the piece more valuable! In Ohio, where the Cambridge Glass Company called home, glassworkers visited a traveling circus that had come into town. A beautiful lady performer, a German trapeze artist, so amazed the glassworker/circus visitors, that they designed a mold in her honor. Flying Lady bowls come in several types of glass and patterns with prices usually in the $400 range, depending upon their condition. But the Queen Mother of this set ? called the Statuesque series ? lies with the ruby, flower-centered Flying Lady bowl. This precious piece garners upward of $2000 and more when found in mint condition. An interesting side note about this piece: When ministers visited those of their flock who owned the Flying Lady bowl, they were spared the vision of her nudity. Parishioners made sure she had been safely ? and discreetly ? tucked away during visits from the preacher!

These are just a few of the Depression Glass era's most sought-after pieces, but many more remain to raise the eyebrows of even the most deep-pocketed glass collectors. Some of these pieces can only be found in Depression Glass museums or, as mentioned, in private collections. But some ? albeit a tiny few ? still remain out there somewhere, just waiting for some incredibly lucky finder to discover them.

Could that lucky person be you? You'll never know unless you try, so get to hunting!

Until next time,

Murray Hughes

http://www.de pressionglasssecrets.com/DPweb-articles/rare-depression-glass.html

If you enjoyed this article by Murray Hughes, then visit Depression Glass Patterns now and enroll in the free Depression Glass course "The 5 Essential Steps To Becoming A Depression Glass Collector". For AOL Users: Depression Glass Rare Patterns

---

An Interesting Look at the Cuban Cigar

Even most non-cigar smokers have heard some of the lore... Read More

Are Your Airbrush Products Selling? If So, Here Are 3 Ways To Further Skyrocket Sales!

One of the biggest challenges faced by airbrush artists are... Read More

PE-Design Embroidery Digitizing Software: Getting Started

This article is in response to the emails I receive... Read More

Five Ways To Find New Markets for Your Dog and Cat Art

As you create your dog and cat art, you will... Read More

An Introduction to Lanyards

Lanyards are pieces of rope, wire, or cloth specifically designed... Read More

Are You Making Money At Craft Shows?

If you are involved in the crafts business, and are... Read More

Woodworking Tools: Right Selection And Care Will Save You Money, Part 6

Woodworking: Tools Of The Trade, Part 6 - Finishing EquipmentA... Read More

You Are A Diamond So Scrapbook About Yourself

As a devoted scrapper, you probably gain satisfaction from scrapbooking... Read More

How To Make a Pinata

MATERIALSA Large Round or Oval BalloonNewspaper, torn into 1 inch... Read More

Need A Scrapbook Journaling Idea?

Try using song lyrics in your next layout.Song lyrics can... Read More

Easy Origami

Starting outOrigami is an art of paper folding, therefore all... Read More

Money Making Hobbies - Which Ones?

Which ones can be money making hobbies? A friend made... Read More

The Easy Way to Make a Club Logo

Are you a member of a club or association? Have... Read More

Make Your Own Citronella Candles

Need a cost effective way to get rid of mosquitoes?... Read More

How To Make Your Own Gift Baskets

Haven't you always wanted to give someone a beautiful gift... Read More

Woodworking Tools: Right Selection And Care Will Save You Money, Part 5

Woodworking: Tools Of The Trade, Part 5 - Tools For... Read More

Create A Gift Basket For A Dog Lover!

The choice of what gift to give your family and... Read More

A Look at Patriotic Lapel Pins

Perhaps the most popular type of lapel pin is the... Read More

Coin Collecting ? A Fun Hobby

Over the years, collecting coins has grown from being just... Read More

Organize That Stash!

Do you control your stash or does it control you?... Read More

Rubber Stamps and Scrapbooking ? Keep Kids Busy with Crafts This Summer

They're out of school and back to torment the neighborhood... Read More

Butterfly Candle Holders

Butterfly candle holders are easy to make and a great... Read More

Easy Steps to Scrapbooking with Young Kids

Kids grow up so fast and if you don't try... Read More

Craft Fairs, Bazaars & Flea Markets?Oh, My!

Many names are associated with events such as these. Craft... Read More

Tracing Your Family History

Let me say straight away that tracing your family ancestry... Read More

Robotic Vacuum Cleaners: Perfect for Cleaning Pool Tables

A friend of mine bought a robotic vaccum cleaner as... Read More

Scrapbook Photographs -- How A Picture Can Be Worth A Thousand Words

For many people, photos are at the heart of their... Read More

Gift Baskets - Create Simple Easy Gifts For the Person Who Has Everything!

Have you ever thought about giving a personalized Gift Basket?Is... Read More

Genealogy in Switzerland - A Longenecker Family Search

I recently visited Langnau, Bern, Switzerland and spent two days... Read More

Saving Family Keepsakes for Scrapbooking

I'm new to scrapbooking, and I still can't believe all... Read More

Are Your Collectibles Valuable? Heres How to Find Out

The first thing you will need to do is check... Read More

Picture Frame Crafts For Your Kids Party

One of the most popular party favors is a framed... Read More

Blown Glass: They Do Still Make It Like They Used To

Blown art glass is quickly becoming one of the fastest... Read More