I have some pink glass dinnerware as well as some yellow glass dinnerware...anyone know the value of each?

Question

Both the Pink Glassware and the Yellow Glassware are embossed with a filigree design. Not sure how old they are, but it is definitely older than 50 years. Can you help me put a value on these?

Answer 1

It is called Depression Glass and dates back to that era.  The manufacturer, condition and number of pieces you have from the set all contribute to the value.

Here is a link to a reliable guide for calculating the value:

http://antiques.about.com/od/glasspriceg...

If it has been in your family, it may have sentimental value well beyond the monetary.  My granddaughters are facsinated by the idea that their daddy's great great grandma collected them and each generation has used and enjoyed them.

Answer 2

Lazy! Take them to the antiques roadshow.

Answer 3

look on ebay and see what some things like that are selling for ebay tends to go on the low side price wise

Answer 4

I agree with Butterfly - it is probably depression glass.  My mother collects pieces.  

"Depression Glass is colorful or clear, machine-pressed glass made during the 30's and used as premiums in dime stores (chain emporiums where most things cost originally 5 or 10 cents). On slow nights, movie theaters also offered it to entice audiences through their doors."

http://www.biddingtons.com/content/pedig...

You can purchase books and look on the net to identify the patterns you have.  Different patterns and different colors vary in worth.

The following books are just some that are available from Amazon:

Warman's Depression Glass Field Guide: Values and Identification (Warmans Field Guide)  by Ellen T Schroy (Paperback - April 30, 2008)

Mauzy's Depression Glass: A Photographic Reference with Prices  by Barbara E. Mauzy and Jim Mauzy (Hardcover - Aug 15, 2007)

This website has pictures of the different patterns which might help you determine if you do have depression glass.  I have not seen a great deal of yellow depression glass - so if it is depression glass, it might be more valuable.

http://www.budmar.com/depad.htm