South Florida Depression Glass Club

06/13/2026

MacBeth Evans Petalware glass pattern 1930-1950, came in Monax (white) and Cremax (aka Ivrene, beige color) as a base color. What is really fun is all the decorated designs that are out there. Pastel and primary bands and Florette are the most common and well known decorations, but here are a few photos of some other cool designs. I love the blue bird decoration. There are many variations of fruits and flowers. A great pattern to collect and use!

06/07/2026

Hard to find Hazel Atlas Batter Jug and Syrup in the “Sambo” pattern which was a decoration by Gay Fad Studios. Decorating houses would buy glass from HA and Federal etc... These recently sold on ebay for $199. Photos courtesy of Stuff, stuff, stuff, and more stuff.

06/04/2026

Probably over 20 years ago I picked up a cool piece of mid century glass and did research to find out it was part of the Casual line made by Canton Glass Company in the 1950's. The pieces in this line have amorphous shapes and a unique heavy thick applied slab of colored glass on the bottom of the pieces. First photo shows a clear center handled bowl with thick green applied. Colors I have seen are green, amber, blue, and black sometimes on clear but also duo tone like vase shown. Originally Canton Glass Co. was in Canton, OH but after a fire moved to Marion, Indiana (1903‑1958), and then Hartford City, Indiana (1958‑1999).

06/01/2026

I love interesting vintage kitchen glass. Check out this glass baking pan with 6 detailed molds for baking cornbread sticks that look like an ear of corn. So Fun and functional! Marked Miracle Maize on both handles. Made by Indiana Glass starting in 1939 for Little Crow Foods the maker of Miracle Maiz Corn Bread mix so also great as an advertising piece.

05/29/2026

Another cool Depression Glass premium ad from Pang See & Co, Honolulu Star Bulletin, Hawaii Territory, Dec 1,1931. Free 35 piece dinner set with purchase of any radio or combination— value $100 or more. Pattern is Floral by Jeannette. Ad courtesy of “Show me your Glass/Glass Ads” page.

05/27/2026

Glass Show coming up in Marietta. Club members Tracy Kaswinkle and Laura Giglio will have a booth. Fun summer trip!

Mark your calendars! Our annual show is back!

05/25/2026

A big Thank You to the many club members that brought an amazing selection of pieces for our “Glass and Metals” May program. You made this a wonderful program! The 3 tables were packed as you will see in the photos. There were pieces from many of the silver decorating companies like Depasse-Pearsall, National Silver Deposit Ware, Rockwell, and Silver City. Also gold from Culver. Some great chrome Farber pieces and some glass in gold holders including a rare Fostoria American set on tray. There was even a tantalus and samovar!

05/24/2026

Our Prez Jose mentioned this article from Martha Stewart about Depression Glass making a comeback. Link to read it:

Depression glass, the colored or transparent glassware that was mass-produced in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s, is still collectible today. Learn more about the history, designs, makers, and charms of this American icon.

05/20/2026

A few more items that go along with our upcoming member program on “Metals and Glass” that I mentioned in the previous post. A fabulous Fostoria fan vase with Rockwell silver overlay and an old print ad showing a Cambridge Chantilly etch sugar and creamer set. with sterling silver bases.

05/17/2026

This Saturday May 23 is our next club meeting. We will have a member participation program called “Metals and Glass: Overlays and Holders.” Bring interesting examples to share of glass with gold or silver overlays or encrusted etches. Also glass in metal holders like Farber chrome, sterling bases, ormolu etc… Should be a fun one! Photos show examples I won’t bring, as previously sold: Rockwell Thicket Silver overlay on black glass charger, Paden City Emerald Glo syrup, Cambridge blue samovar with Martha etch in Century silverplate holder.