ELEGANT DEPRESSION GLASS:
Heisey Glass Company was just one of the makers of the "elegant glass" of the depression era. Elegant glass was at least partially handmade and had a better clarity and in general was of higher quality than Depression Glass. Elegant glass was sold in the more expensive department stores and was often given as a wedding gift while regular depression glass was sold at places such a Woolworth's or other Five and Dime stores of the era.
The Heisey Rose pattern shown in the photo is one of Heisey's most collectible patterns. The pattern is acid etched. The photo is of a sandwich plate. It has a rolled rim and is very shallow. The plate is about 12.6 inches. This particular etch was made between 1947-1957. By the end of the 1950s most elegant glass manufacturers had ceased operations.
There were many prominent companies making this type of glass. Among them were Fostoria, Duncan Miller, Cambridge. The companies made cut, etched and engraved glassware. Many provided glassware services for Presidents and Govenors. These manufacturers made full table settings for most of the patterns they produced, as well as a variety of accessories. The elegant glass is still a popular collectible today as parents, grandparents, and greatgrandparents begin passing the glassware on to their families.
The Heisey Rose pattern shown in the photo is one of Heisey's most collectible patterns. The pattern is acid etched. The photo is of a sandwich plate. It has a rolled rim and is very shallow. The plate is about 12.6 inches. This particular etch was made between 1947-1957. By the end of the 1950s most elegant glass manufacturers had ceased operations.
There were many prominent companies making this type of glass. Among them were Fostoria, Duncan Miller, Cambridge. The companies made cut, etched and engraved glassware. Many provided glassware services for Presidents and Govenors. These manufacturers made full table settings for most of the patterns they produced, as well as a variety of accessories. The elegant glass is still a popular collectible today as parents, grandparents, and greatgrandparents begin passing the glassware on to their families.