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March 2nd, 2008 by Just Glass Oline Staff

Depression Era glass, a collectible, is glassware which was made in the 1930’s and 1940’s which was produced in a vast array of colors and shapes.

Often, glass companies tended to follow the same trends much as car manufacturers tend to follow design trends, so that it is possible to date the glassware you are purchasing by the shape of the glassware or the coloration of the piece.

Indiana Glassware company has made many fine examples of this type glassware, with a heavier glass being used to produce them.

The elegance of the items is what catches the eye and captures the imagination of those who want to collect this type glassware.

They were produced for many years and among those items which were produced were candy bowls and dishes, relish trays, as well as ashtrays, egg dishes and many other items.

Some coloration you may find are clear blue, orange type iridescent, deep or sage green a well as frosted glass.

Many pieces can be found for sale at show, antique dealers and even in junk sales or yard sales. Most of these will be the clear crystal variety.

Some collectors do collect only that variety and no other, while many specialize in one or another color.

Currently on the market it is very easy to find sugar bowls and creamers, with a few larger items being found.

The colors that seem to be most prevalent aside from the clear are cranberry and yellow colors.