Who is buying depression glass

The owner is interested in my pink Madrid patterned items. This seems a bite to low in price. Is this normal? Thank you for your comments. Dealers always purchase at a discount from book because they may have the items a long time. Plus they have costs and time to inspect it, clean it, wrap it, store it and then sell.

If they have a booth in an antique mall or sell at shows they have commissions or booth rent. Hi — do you sell? I am looking for someone to sell it to. Hello and Help! My husband and I have a very large collection over sets of creamers and sugars all in MINT conditions. We would like to sell all. We have extremely rare pieces in the collection. Any advice? Please advise, thanks! Hello — My mother recently passed away and was an avid collector of depression glass.

I am keeping most pieces but do not have room for everything. I would like a recommendation for a dealer who would be interested in purchasing what I have. I also have another, very rare piece of s original carnival glass.

It is a larger oval serving bowl, very heavy, with a matte finish. It belonged to my great grandmother. I would like a value estimate on that if you do that sort of thing. Picture upon request. Thanks for your help. My sister recently past and had a substantial amount of Depression Green Glass. How do I find a buyer for the entire lot; I have no interest in deposing of the items piece meal. Unfortunately, many Depression Glass patterns have been reproduced, and all too often unsuspecting buyers discover their pieces are only copies after purchasing.

Be a judicious collector by doing your research and buying from reputable dealers! Common characteristics of Depression Glass include slight variation in color, bubbles, sharp edges on plates and around handles flash over , and straw or mold marks. These are all results of the way Depression Glass was produced rather than its wear over time.

They should not diminish the value of an item. True flaws in Depression Glass such as chips, stress lines, cracks, flakes, and fleabites are undesirable and will decrease the worth of a piece. Make sure you know how to distinguish between these markings if you are an avid collector. Cost varies significantly depending on the piece. It became collectible starting in the s. One site cautioned that most of the glass on online websites are reproductions.

Milk glass has the white appearance of milk, hence its name. In the United States around the turn of the century, it apparently represented taste and sophistication in the homes of the well-to-do. Like Depression glass, it also is collectible.

It has its own association of collectors that offers tips on how to collect. The top-tier of cut glass is American Brilliant , which dates from the late 19 th century into the early 20 th century. Learning about this type of glass and how to identify it takes vigilance. One site offered suggestions on how to determine if you have American Brilliant glass. Another warned against fakes. Some reputable companies produce cut glass and it can be marked. Was any of the glassware marked?

I suggested two auction houses I frequent in the area that sells a lot of glassware. She could also find others via auctionzip.