First writing a book on depression glass, florence has gone on to author many. Gene florence, signed abebooks abebooks shop for books. So instead collector books would like you to join us in celebrating the retirement of cathy and gene florence. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 19th edition by. Depression glass has come into its own, with some rare pieces commanding fourfigure sums. Depression glass for many years depression glass has been reproduced by companies all over the world. Depression glass pattern identification depression glass. Florences glassware pattern identification guide, vol. Once familiar with cambridge glass, one will concur with such a description as elegant glass of the depression period. Divinity sees humanity perfect, created as divinitys reflection genesis 1. Vintage clear depression glass hazelatlas florentine 1. Gene florence s most popular book is collectors encyclopedia of depression glass.
Depression glass has legions of devotees, all scouring flea markets, antiques shops, glass shows and the internet and sometimes their motherinlaws cupboard for. This twelfth edition of elegant glassware of the depression era holds more than 100 new photographs and updated values. Browse collectables and collectable antiques online. Copyright 2020 lifestyle pro theme on genesis framework wordpress.
Tribute and thank you to gene florence pink saturday. With the assistance of several nationally known dealers, this. This edition of florence s glassware pattern identification guide includes nearly 500 patterns not featured in the previous two volumes. I began collecting depression glass many years ago probably about 30 when my mother gave me four sherbet glasses for my birthday. To use this site, simply click the pattern names in the right column of this page. Many other websites are available that list the patterns from each glass company, usually with photos of the pattern, so this can also assist you in your search.
Glass books the glass and pottery sellers association. The pictures and details are very clear and informative. The collectors encyclopedia of depression glass hardcover by gene florence author. This is the final book in gene florences long and distinguished depression glass series.
Gene and cathy florence now present this completely revised seventeenth edition with 156 patterns and almost 400 beautiful color photographs. Books by gene florence author of collectors encyclopedia of. She selfpublished her first book, the game of life and how to play it in 1928, and. Check list of recently published articles and books on glass. And, fittingly, one of those books is the collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, now the 19th edition of the very first book he wrote. And, with his integrity and credibility intact, florence the dean of depression glass is leaving the bookwriting field. Gene florence has a series of three glass pattern books that are my bible for indentifying glassware. Identification of depression glass patterns our pastimes.
For those of you who have been reading my column on depression glass for the past two and a half years, it will now be found here. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 19th edition. The pattern came about as a result of economic accident. Each pattern comes with a history of the company who created it, specifics on styles within the patterns, answers to common questions, and a price guide. Early american pattern glass and much more early american pattern glass alice metz. People are afraid to buy or sell when they dont know what they have and florence s books are great to smooth the way. For more information on specific depression glass pieces and manufacturers of each pattern, click on the links provided below the photos where available. I am building this site to help you learn about depression glass patterns and identify pieces that you have not seen before. The most preferred color for this glass depression pattern is the blue color. Glass you should have this great pocket guide for quick id and gen pricing. See all books authored by gene florence, including collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, and collectible glassware from the 40s 50s 60s. My gene florence depression glass books are woefully out of date for pricing, but the relative values are still reasonable. The first fiveyear period, 1925 to 1930 is considered the experimental age of depression glass. I use these books frequently when working with glassware so i know what i have or have seen.
His last three books rolled off the press at collectors books in july. The next morning, he found he had smashed the glass of a bookcase and the. The title of this book is collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 19th edition and it was written by gene florence, cathy florence. First writing a book on depression glass, florence has gone on to author many popular. The collectors encyclopedia of depression glass florence, gene on. This is the perfect starter book for any wouldbe 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. You can browse our site freely by choosing any catagorie followed by specific items. We gratefully acknowledge the research work of the glass reproduction website, as well as for some of this information. View more pictures of pink or green depression glass. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass 0891453067 book cover. I recommend several books to help you, collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence later editions have helpful piece guides, elegant glass by coe and coe and collectible glassware from the 40s, 50s and 60s by gene florence. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, 19th edition 9781574326277 by florence, gene. An illustrated value guide collectible glassware from the forties, fifties, and sixties, and more on.
Replacements carries an array of these beautiful patterns, including rose point, caprice, chantilly, wildflower, and diane. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass gene florence. Pocket guide to depression glass, 2002 by gene florence. Many patterns were conservative, but there was a great amount of art deco influence due to the impact of the 1925 international exposition of modern decorative and industrial arts in paris. Gene florence has assembled an extensive collection of photos, prices and descriptions for all major depression glass patterns. And we credit him with developing the terminology which divides depression glass into two distinct classes. Once you have had the joy of knowing, understanding and seeing cambridge glass, you will be able to as the cliche goes. First writing a book on depression glass, florence has gone on to author many popular glassware titles including books on depression glass. Apr 07, 2014 this is one of the most sought depression glass.
Edwards, geoffrey picture book of danish glass industry for conference to be held may 1983. May 21, 2018 glass marked arcoroc or france or indonesia are not depression glass. American sweetheart depression glass pattern macbethevans glass company ca. Lot of 4 glass collectors research books by gene florence depression glass. Be sure to browse our extensive list of patterns made by the cambridge glass co. Depression glass elegant glassware of the depression era gene florence nice photos and information about the elegant glassmakers fostoria, heisey, imperial, duncan miller, tiffin, paden city, more. According to gene florence, one of the most wellrespected authors on the subject, there were two types of glass from the era. Some of the patterns and things you may see from those companies are listed below. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass gene florence covers the most common patterns from adam to windsor. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by cathy florence. Doing so will link you to information about that pattern and photos of representative pieces. A pocket dictionary of terms commonly used to describe. You can also find a number of books on depression glass identification to help you determine what types you have in your collection.
Gene florence has 43 books on goodreads with 843 ratings. The collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence. In the mid80s she authored a book on collecting quilts, harking back to skills taught her by her grandmothers. Bring up the catagorie, then click on any photo to get details. The collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A carefully planned closeup color photograph of a representative piece from every pattern shows great detail to make identification easy. Hazelatlas florentine 2 yellow at replacements, ltd. A good, all around general book, explains different types of glass and makers. More important, florence s books are best sellers and have expanded the market and interest in depression glass. The book features the handmade and acidetched glassware that was sold in department and jewelry stores from the depression era through the 1950s, not the dimestore and giveaway items known as depression glass.
Classified as depression glass, production began in the 1930s. This banana split dish has stars and a crimped edge to make it unique. In this book, expert and beginning glass collectors will find. This guide is designed to show depression glass patterns in detail to assist with identification. Florence is the acknowledged expert when it comes to glass. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass,19th edition collectors. The deep green is very popular among people who collect depression glass. Apr 7, 2019 vintage indiana glass patterns ive collected. Collectible and antique glassware, depression, patterns, florentine offered for sale by hundreds of dealers on one online collectibles mall. Collectors encyclopedia of occupied japan collectibles by florence, gene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Find great deals on ebay for depression glass book. Pdf florence scovell shinn playing the game of life an. National depression glass association what is depression.
Glass circle news on chan cameo pattern in miniature. After nineteen editions, almost 40 years, and over 4,000 pages, goodbye is very difficult to say. Cathy florence, graduated with honors and a coveted voice award from high school, attended georgetown college where she obtained a french major and an english minor, then married her middleschool sweetheart gene florence. Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass,19th edition collectors encyclopedia of depression glass this is the final book in gene florences long and distinguished depression glass series. Depression glass is clear or colored translucent machine made glassware that was distributed free, or at low cost, in the united states and canada around the time of the great depression.
Collectible and antique glassware, depression, patterns. I recently picked up a piece and was curious about the pattern name. Cambridge glass is one of the most elegant of all depression glass. These depression glass patterns are made in crystal clear colors and five other colors namely blue, pink, burgundy, green and yellow. Florence books gave me the confidence to buy glass and know how to describe and price it. For those of you who are new to depression glass, welcome to the first of what i hope will be an educational and fun series of articles covering depression glass patterns from the a to z list. This book contains literally hundreds of patterns of depression glass, arranged alphabetically. A note was included telling me the pattern name doric, that the color was called delphite, and that it was made by the jeanette glass company between 1935 and 1938.
Depression glass is called such because collectors generally associate massproduced glassware found in pink, yellow, crystal, or green with the years. Over 150 project ideas, stepbysteps and glass patterns broken down by craft. Dates of manufacture and alternate names for patterns are provided when known. Cambridge glass continues to be highly collectible. See all books authored by gene florence, including collectors encyclopedia of depression.
Collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by gene florence. Florence, cathy and a great selection of similar new. Today it is gene and cathy florence s collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, which is the last in this bestselling series. Gene florence books list of books by author gene florence. Depression glass patterns depression glass identification.
John keats 17951821 depression glass is one of those beautiful things that intrigues us, delights us and gives us a place to learn and share. For the nineteenth, and last time, we present collectors encyclopedia of depression glass by americas leading glassware authorities. New patterns have been added, year after year, until this title is as. National depression glass association patterns important to. Gene florence now presents this completely revised 16th edition, with the previous 3 patterns and 11 additional patterns, to make this the most complete reference to date. Books by gene florence author of collectors encyclopedia. One of the best known authors of books on this type of glassware, at least in todays market, is mr.
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