Searching for missing pieces of glass made by the hazel atlas glass company to complete a historical account and photographic collection of the. Browse our great selection of hazelatlas drinkware collections. This group is dedicated to preserving the history and joy of this vintage american treasure produced by companies such as hazel atlas, federal, anchor hocking, jeannette, and mckee. Oct 30, 2004 the hazel atlas glass identification and value guide gene, florence, florence, cathy, florence, gene on. We get so many requests to value a piece but without a pic sometimes it is hard. Buy a cheap copy of the hazelatlas glass identification and. It was published by collector books and has a total of 256 pages in the book. There are a lot of pieces still awaiting collection at yard sales and auctions. The collectors encyclopedia of akro agate glassware by. So strong is the allure that high prices and the scarcity of some pieces do not deter collectors in.
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. Our website contains over 600 pictures and more than 150 pages of information. Of all the patterns of depression glass that were ever produced, royal lace has captured and broken more hearts than just about any other. Gene florence books list of books by author gene florence. Oct 21, 2008 the hazel atlas company was established in washington, pennsylvani. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. An illustrated value guide collectible glassware from the forties, fifties, and sixties, and more on. Learn more about those hues and all the intricate dinnerware patterns they produced as well as kitchen glass pieces. It came in two colors red or blue on platonite the name of hazel atlas. Wax museum reads the heading on this fascinating brochure from quebec, canada. Imperial candlewick is very well documented, none of the glass on this. The glass collector focuses on the story of aaron, an orphan who collects the waste of the city of cairo to sell to the merchant faisal. Not all pieces of hazel atlas glass are marked, and many sleepers are found all over. The title of this book is hazel atlas glass and it was written by gene florence, cathy florence.
Get the best deals on hazelatlas 40s, 50s, 60s glassware when you shop the largest online selection at. 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 the zinc caps of mason jars. So strong is the allure that high prices and the scarcity of some pieces do not deter collectors in their search. The hazel atlas company was established in washington, pennsylvani. 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. The company continued to operate until 1964, when it was sold to brockway glass company. 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. The hazel atlas glass website currently has over 600 full color digital. See more ideas about jar, mason jars and canning jars.
Published november 26th 2008 by collector books first published october 21st. Hazel atlas glass discount membership hazel atlas glass website depression glass. Hazel atlas glass shines in its presentation, with hundreds of detailed color photographs. There is a similar pattern from imperial glass called lindburgh made only in clear and had different shaped pieces. Hazel atlas, at that time the third largest producer of glass containers in the u. Hazel atlas produced huge quantities of depression glass tableware in the 1920s, 1930s and 40s, most commonly in the typical depression era transparent glass colors of light green, clear crystal, pink and yellow actually a light yellow leaning toward yellowamber. The hazelatlas glass identification and value guide gene, florence, florence, cathy, florence, gene on. Hazel glass company aka hazel atlas corporation was formed in 1885 by two brothers, charles n. Black on china white transfers commemorate the montreal olympiad xxi in 1976 and depict various olympic events. Hazel atlas was the manufacturer of every day kitchen items used in the 1930s. The title of this book is hazelatlas glass and it was written by gene florence, cathy florence. 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. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Hazel atlas glass identification and value guide by gene.
The hazelatlas glass identification and value guide. Wedgwood montreal olympiad xxi plate souvenir plates. 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. 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. In 1902 the atlas company and the hazel company merged into what would become the largest glass company in the world.
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. 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 everything from vasoline and shoe polish to ketchup, jam, and pickles. The hazelatlas 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. Weatherman didnt list it as a separate pattern in book one, nor did she include it in the section of occasional pieces. More information on the mark and the hazel atlas glass company can be found at the hazel atlas glass collectors website. Bill lockhart, beau schriever, bill lindsey, and carol serr with contributions by jay hawkins the bestlaid plans sometimes go far beyond the wildest imaginations. But before we jump in, liets take a look at some of the history behind these vintage collectibles. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and collectible hazel atlas glassware. This 2nd edition of hazelatlas 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. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. 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. Welcome to my antique and vintage canning jar price guide.
Once an inexpensive gift often given away, depression glass is one of todays most sought after collectible. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. There is a flood of new imported beaded glass and older designs on ebay the internet and. 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. Though its corporate offices were located in wheeling, west virginia, hazel atlas factories produced machinemade pressed glass throughout the u. Supreme court transcript of record with supporting pleadings. Large group and individual shots showcase the glassware, and readers will find sizes, colors, and collector values for each piece shown. Vintage and collectible hazel atlas glassware collectors weekly.
When charles brady teamed up with charles tallman in 1885 to make glass inserts for fruit jars, they could. Hazel glass first made the glass inserts that fit inside the zinc lid closures for bottles. See all books authored by gene florence, including collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, and collectible glassware from the 40s 50s 60s. See more of hazel atlas glass collectors on facebook.
Sandra mcphee stout is the first to document newport, depression glass in color, 1970. Hazel glass company aka hazel atlas corporation was formed in 1885 by two brothers. The hazel atlas glass identification and value guide. 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. The hazel atlas company was in business from 1902 to 1964. National depression glass association hazel atlas royal lace. 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. Hazel atlas glass company glass lovers glass database. The hazelatlas company was established in washington, pennsylvani. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The book is divided into categories including childrens dishes, tumblers, food containers, patterns, mugs, bowls, plates, and more.
The hazelatlas glass company was a large producer of machinemolded glass containers headquartered in wheeling, west virginia. Ribbon is another art deco pattern with only a few pieces. The hazelatlas glass by cathy florence and gene florence. Hazel atlas glass collectors shared by rachelle chilcott, this is the childrens mug in the dog, duck bunny decal. In it youll find many commonly found canning jars and their suggested values. Hazel atlas glass company introduction the spruce crafts. 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. The collection belongs to a man named dewayne who is a member of the. How to identify antique glassware markings our pastimes. Explore the colorful glassware of hazel atlas and all their varied. By 1902, when its name was changed to hazelatlas, the company was a leader in fruit jars, oil bottles, glass lamp bases, and commercial glass containers for everything from vasoline and shoe polish to ketchup, jam, and. National depression glass association hazelatlas moderntone.
Potential buyers should be aware that the technology of altering the color of glass through irradiation has allowed unscrupulous sellers to change the appearance of mason jars that were originally clear glass. Once the largest glass manufacturer in the world, hazel atlas grew out of the hazel. Hazel atlas glass company is known for making some of the most popular colors in depression glass, including ritz blue and sunset pink. The atlas strong shoulder mason has heavier glass below the jar neck to prevent it from. Hazel glass and metals company started in 1887 atlas glass company started 1896 wheeling metal plant. Peterson, arthur goodwin, 1904 654 three hundred thirty three glass salt shakers takoma park. Antique and vintage glassware encompasses countless types of decorativeyetfunctional containers, bowls, and platters produced from the late 1800s through the mid1900s. Hartfordempire company, owensillinois glass company, hazel atlas glass company, et al. Atlas was the name brand of their most popular line of fruit jars for home canning. Though its corporate offices were located in wheeling, west virginia, hazel atlas factories produced machinemade.
A card with a mystery, an unusual piece of furniture, a book, and a doll box. Hazelatlas glass shines in its presentation, with hundreds of detailed color photographs. Study manufacturers like westmoreland, fenton, hazel atlas, imperial glass and fostoria glass company. Study manufacturers like westmoreland, fenton, hazel atlas, imperial glass and fostoria glass. Books by gene florence share book recommendations with your. A collector since childhood, gene florences hobby of buying and selling glassware turned into a fulltime career. Starlight crystal depression glass lines and angles from. Shown in seven blackwhite photos are many of the historical scenes of canada and united states in life size, which make up the popular tourist attraction. Feel free to post pictures for free identification and value. Gene florences most popular book is collectors encyclopedia of depression glass. I made this website for new imperial candlewick collectors, and for anyone who.
During 1940s and 50s, the company was one of the largest producers of canning jars along with competitors ball and kerr. Feb 16, 2019 often free with the purchase of a good or service, colorful depression glass dinnerware has adorned american tables since the late 1920s. 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. This essential guide gives collectors current market. Invaluable books include the encyclopedia of glass, the victorian pattern glass and china book and butler brothers 1905 glassware catalog reprint. National depression glass association hazel atlas royal. Although she attributes it to hazel atlas, she calls it by the collectors nickname hairpin. Vintage and collectible hazel atlas glassware collectors.
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