Of all the patterns of depression glass that were ever produced, royal lace has captured and broken more hearts than just about any other. The collection belongs to a man named dewayne who is a member of the. Hazel atlas glass identification and value guide by gene. Usually the snack sets have a low value unless it is a highly. It was founded in 1902 in washington, pennsylvania, as the merger of four companies. How to identify antique glassware markings our pastimes. There are a lot of pieces still awaiting collection at yard sales and auctions. Hazel atlas milk glass hen on nest mary lowell hand. By 1902, when its name was changed to hazel atlas, the company was a leader in fruit jars, oil bottles, glass lamp bases, and commercial glass containers for. Imperial candlewick is very well documented, none of the glass on this.
Study manufacturers like westmoreland, fenton, hazel atlas, imperial glass and fostoria glass. Oct 21, 2008 the hazel atlas company was established in washington, pennsylvania, in 1902 as a result of the merger of the hazel glass company and the neighboring atlas glass and metal company. Hazel glass and metals company started in 1887 atlas glass company started 1896 wheeling metal plant. See more of hazel atlas glass collectors on facebook. National depression glass association hazel atlas royal. In this book, expert and beginning glass collectors will find. This 2nd edition of hazel atlas glass is the result of painstaking research through malls, antique shops, flea markets, catalogs and friends collections as the authors regathered the basics about wares they had sold in the past.
When charles brady teamed up with charles tallman in 1885 to make glass inserts for fruit jars, they could. Many collectors also will buy books that have colored in pages if the covers are special and in good condition. Visit the official website at see more ideas about glass collection, glass and childrens tea sets. Hazel atlas glass company introduction the spruce crafts.
Hazel atlas was a large american producer of machinemolded glass items, manufacturing a tremendous amount of depression glassware. A collector since childhood, gene florences hobby of buying and selling glassware turned into a fulltime career. Gene florence has 43 books on goodreads with 843 ratings. The hazel atlas company was established in washington, pennsylvania, in 1902 as a result of the merger of the hazel glass company and the neighboring atlas glass and metal company. Once the largest glass manufacturer in the world, hazel atlas grew out of the hazel glass company, which was founded in 1885 to make opal glass liners for the zinc caps of mason jars. Cathy and gene florences 2nd edition of hazel atlas glass. The hazel atlas company was established in washington, pennsylvani. Antique pressed glass patterns identification hazelatlas glass. Gene florences most popular book is collector s encyclopedia of depression glass. Learn more about those hues and all the intricate dinnerware patterns they produced as well as kitchen glass pieces.
Hazel atlas glass company glass lovers glass database. Founded in 1902 in washington, pa, hazel atlas glass company began as a merger between hazel glass and metals company founded in 1887 and atlas glass company founded in 1896. Collector glass news is the official publication of the promotional glass collectors association. Hazel atlas glass discount membership hazel atlas glass website depression glass. Though its corporate offices were located in wheeling, west virginia, hazel atlas factories produced machinemade. Mar 17, 2020 starlight crystal depression glass lines and angles from hazel atlas march 17, 2020 by kathy leave a comment hazel atlas made starlight depression glass late in the 1930s, mostly in crystal with some pieces in translucent white platonite, and a few in clear pink and even dark blue. Hazel atlas was the manufacturer of every day kitchen items used in the 1930s. The most common hazel atlas glass material is glass. Bill lockhart, beau schriever, bill lindsey, and carol serr with contributions by jay hawkins the bestlaid plans sometimes go far beyond the wildest imaginations. The book is must have if you are an hazel atlas lover and collector. Vintage hazel atlas milk glass coffee cup red rooster design small chip i believe this is hazel atlas, the bottom is not stamped with the ha mark, only the number 26, but the pattern fits hazel atlas designs. The hazelatlas mark continued to be used, at least on some percentage of their glass products, until approximately 1964, when continental sold all of the glass plants except the facility at plainfield, illinois to brockway glass company.
Excellent book perfect for the beginner or longtime collector. Learn about depressionglass manufacturers and their marks. Hazel glass company aka hazel atlas corporation was formed in 1885 by two brothers, charles n. Once the largest glass manufacturer in the world, hazelatlas grew out of the hazel glass company, which was founded in 1885 to make opal glass liners for. Rare crisscross blue reamer hazel atlas kitchen glass. The hazelatlas glass identification and value guide. See more of glass lovers glass database on facebook. Identification and value guide is the result of painstaking research through malls, antique shops, flea markets, catalogs and friends collections as the authors regathered the basics about wares they had sold in the past.
Not all pieces of hazel atlas glass are marked, and many sleepers are found all over. Oct 30, 2004 the hazel atlas glass identification and value guide florence gene, cathy florence, gene florence on. Depression glassit is no longer considered junk the new. Cambridge glassnational cambridge collectors facebook. Antique and vintage glassware encompasses countless types of decorativeyetfunctional containers, bowls, and platters produced from the late 1800s through the mid1900s. The company continued to operate until 1964, when it was sold to brockway glass company. While there is a lot of information in this book, being a collector of hazel atlas. Benefits of membership include purchase of club glasses, newsletter, attending meetings and voting on club issues, free wantedfor sale ads and classifieds and access to the printed auction pages in the newsletter. Talk to dealers, glass experts and other collectors.
The washington, pennsylvania business produced both utilitarian glass, like fruit jars and commercial food storage containers, and household wares collectors now reference as depression glass. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Published november 26th 2008 by collector books first published october 21st 2008. In 1902 the atlas company and the hazel company merged into what would become the largest glass company in the world.
Browse our great selection of hazelatlas drinkware collections. Invaluable books include the encyclopedia of glass, the victorian pattern glass and china book and butler brothers 1905 glassware catalog reprint. Join the hazel atlas glass collectors newsletter, monthly news in your email for depression glass, hazel atlas collectibles and antique glass. It was published by collector books and has a total of 256 pages in the book. Glass depression glass hazel atlas vintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Get the best deals on hazelatlas 40s, 50s, 60s glassware when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. See all books authored by gene florence, including collector s encyclopedia of depression glass, and collectible glassware from the 40s 50s 60s. So strong is the allure that high prices and the scarcity of some pieces do not deter collectors in their search. There is a flood of new imported beaded glass and older designs on ebay the internet and.
Gene florence books list of books by author gene florence. Fostoria american crystal and books from the sidney seligson estate. Once the largest glass manufacturer in the world, hazel atlas grew out of the hazel. Searching for missing pieces of glass made by the hazel atlas glass company to complete a historical account and photographic collection of the. The book is divided into categories including childrens dishes, tumblers, food containers, patterns, mugs, bowls, plates, and more. A wide selection of vintage paper and ephemera collectibles offered for sale by merchants at. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Hazel glass company aka hazel atlas corporation was formed in 1885 by two brothers. Weatherman didnt list it as a separate pattern in book one, nor did she include it in the section of occasional pieces. The transparency of depression glass works well with the colorful patterns of vintage tablecloths. Vintage and collectible hazel atlas glassware collectors. While some collectors of antique glass purchase these delicate objects for display purposes only, others buy vintage glassware to use for cooking and serving. The corning museum of glass is temporarily closed as a precautionary measure for public health and safety. Hazel atlas items, though since this is the only book on ha i couldnt find, it may be the best guide available.
The hazel atlas glass website currently has over 600 full color digital photographs,and more than 150 webpages on depression glass and collectible glass by hazel atlas. Books by gene florence author of collectors encyclopedia of. Gene florences most popular book is collectors encyclopedia of depression glass. The hazelatlas glass by cathy florence and gene florence. But before we jump in, liets take a look at some of the history behind these vintage collectibles. Hazel atlas glass company is known for making some of the most popular colors in depression glass, including ritz blue and sunset pink.
In it youll find many commonly found canning jars and their suggested values. Books by gene florence author of collectors encyclopedia. Cathy gaines florence the hazel atlas company was established in washington, pennsylvania, in 1902 as a result of the merger of the hazel glass company and the neighboring atlas glass and metal company. The hazelatlas glass company was a large producer of machinemolded glass containers headquartered in wheeling, west virginia. All previously scheduled classes, events, and programs are cancelled until further notice. Reproductions of depression glass have been made since at least the late 1970s or early 1980s. The hazelatlas glass identification and value guide florence gene, cathy. If you havent already, check various editions of the depression glass books by gene florence, in which he briefly discusses some of the known reproductions out there. Hazel atlas glass produced more than 30 different snack tray sets from apples to beads to decal florals and in a variety of colors. A definitive pictorial guide to westmorelands salt and pepper shakers.
Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. The first authoritative book on depression glass was written and published in 1970 by hazel marie weatherman. January 2014 newsletter hazel atlas glass collectors. Welcome to my antique and vintage canning jar price guide. The hazel atlas mark continued to be used, at least on some percentage of their glass products, until approximately 1964, when continental sold all of the glass plants except the facility at plainfield, illinois to brockway glass company. Vintage glassware history of swanky swigs vintage glassware. This is a good source book and very helpful in identifying patterns and types of depression glass.
Im sorry but i cant say with certainty about what you have. In over 75000 pieces, youre sure to find what you are looking for. This months newsletter is all about little hostess childrens party tea sets by hazel atlas. His listing of the various decorated tumblers from hazel atlas is based on his collection and the items he observed, as well as research using. Besides these patterns hazel atlas made a slew of kitchenware and occasional pieces, plus snack sets, tumblers, mugs and pitcher sets, even glass car battery housings. Explore the colorful glassware of hazel atlas and all their varied. Some of the leading depressionglass makers were westmoreland, heisey, fostoria, jeannette, anchorhocking, mcbethevans, hazel atlas, federal glass, indiana glass company and u. Sandra mcphee stout is the first to document newport, depression glass in color, 1970. Although she attributes it to hazel atlas, she calls it by the collectors nickname hairpin. Vintage and collectible hazel atlas glassware collectors weekly.
Though its corporate offices were located in wheeling, west virginia, hazel atlas factories produced machinemade pressed glass throughout the u. The hazel atlas glass website currently has over 600 full color digital photographs,and more than 150. While generally made with lowquality glass, the plates, saucers, cups and bowls that are today classified as depression glass have bright colors and pretty molded patterns that make them as fun to collect today as they were 80 years ago. The book is divided into categories including childrens dishes, tumblers. May 31, 2006 the hazel atlas company was established in washington, pennsylvania, in 1902 as a result of the merger of the hazel glass company and the neighboring atlas glass and metal company. Hazel glass first made the glass inserts that fit inside the zinc lid closures for bottles. The hazelatlas glass identification and value guide by gene florence and cathy florence, collector books, 2004. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. An illustrated value guide collectible glassware from the forties, fifties, and sixties, and more on. Starlight crystal depression glass lines and angles from. Ken was primarily a depression glass collector who specialized in glassware from the hazel atlas company. More information on the mark and the hazel atlas glass company can be found at the hazel atlas glass collectors website home. Our website contains over 600 pictures and more than 150 pages of information.
The title of this book is hazel atlas glass and it was written by gene florence, cathy florence. I made this website for new imperial candlewick collectors, and for anyone who. The hazel atlas glass collectors website is the definitive source for identifying and valuing your hazel atlas. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and collectible hazel atlas glassware. National depression glass association hazel atlas royal lace. See more ideas about vintage, glass and pink depression glassware. No need to look through hundreds of depression glass pictures or books. Hazelatlas glass shines in its presentation, with hundreds of detailed color photographs. The hazel atlas company was established in washington, pennsylvania, in 1902 as a result of the merger of the hazel glass company and the neighboring atlas glass. Heartland of america glass collectors organization. Hazel atlas founded in 1902 in washington, pa, hazel atlas glass company began as a merger between hazel glass and metals company founded in 1887 and atlas glass company founded in 1896. See all books authored by gene florence, including collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, and collectible glassware from the 40s 50s 60s.
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