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Hello DEANA WILLIAMS:

Depression Glass most commonly refers the machine pressed glass manufactured during the great depression. This mass-produced glassware was often included in promotional giveaways, with additional pieces available for purchase at a local store. Generally pink or green, some Depression glass patterns were manufactured in blue, amber and yellow.
Depression glass was usually manufactured as quickly and inexpensively as possible, substituting intricate patterns and cheerful colors for the quality workmanship that the average consumer was unable to afford during this period. This appealing glass brightened homes during a difficult time in American history, and is now collected for both it's beauty and it's historic significance.
Depression Glass is full of flaws, imparting frequent imperfections such as Straw Marks, and bumps of extra glass. Depression Glass often leans to one side, wobbles on the counter top, and seems slightly misshapen. Two identical items may have slightly different dimensions. One pattern may have several shades of the same color. Imperfection is characteristic of Depression glass, and will not diminish the value of the item in any way.

This week Architecturals.net is offering our lucky winner an antique Depression glass grill plate, which is a plate that has a partition through the center, with one half divided again resulting in th... Read More

DEANA W. from PENSACOLA, FL

Continental Silver Plate Caster Set
Now custom mounted as an interesting table lamp, the base is designed with ribbon and bead details and holds a pair of ewer shaped cruets that are etched with a Greek key motif. c. 1880 W 10? H 16?... Read More

Flat ring sterling silver bracelet
This bracelet, handmade from sterling silver wire, is another innovative design by Lisa Wolfe. The flattened silver rings are connected together with elongated silver connection rings. The clasp is ... Read More

1 3/16" Decorative Knob-Antique Patina
European Hardware Series 1 3/16" Diameter Decorative Knob - 3/4" Projection - Zinc Alloy with Antique Patina Finish. Sold individually. ... Read More