The general term Depression glass applies to items made in the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s by American companies, Fiore says. It was inexpensive machine-made glass that was given away in movie theaters.

The earliest Depression glass came in five main colors: pink, blue, amber, clear and green, but soon the color range expanded to include deeper tones plus black and milk-glass white.

Many Depression glass patterns have geometric designs or floral motifs, but one super rare one stands out from the crowd. The Federal Glass Company made Parrot from 1931 to 1932 , and it's one of ...

Today, depression glass can be bought for $5 to $30 per piece, on average, depending on the item, color, and manufacturer. However, elegant glass is much more valuable.

Many Depression glass patterns have geometric designs or floral motifs, but one super rare one stands out from the crowd. The Federal Glass Company made Parrot from 1931 to 1932 , and it's one of ...