Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A charming collection of green Depression-era glassware featuring nested mixing bowls, a three-part divided relish dish in a metal carrier, and small tumblers, anchored by a striking pink and green cased-glass tulip vase. These pieces represent the resilient, colorful domestic design that brought cheer to American homes during economic hardship.
Story
During the 1930s, American glass companies gave away colorful glassware in cereal boxes and at movie theaters to spark joy in dark times. This green glass contains trace amounts of uranium, causing it to glow vibrant neon green under a UV blacklight.
Maker / Origin
Prominent Midwestern glassworks like Anchor Hocking, Federal Glass, and Hazel-Atlas mass-produced these machine-pressed patterns. They transformed industrial manufacturing into an affordable art form, turning everyday kitchens into galleries of pastel light.
Condition & Value
The glassware appears bright and free of major clouding or heavy scratching. Pressed glass of this era is prone to small 'flea bites' or inner rim chips; if present, these minor flaws can reduce individual piece values by 20-30%. Value is driven by the collective appeal of the green glass set and the standout pink tulip vase.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.