If you think your modern crystal-clear glassware items are the talk of the town, wait until you check out vintage pink glassware! Soft in color and delicate in pattern, pink glass played a very important part in American glass history, most especially during the Great Depression.
Today, pink glassware is gaining in popularity and increasing in value because of its rarity. And, of course, the rarest patterns and shapes are the most valuable! So, let’s find out which pink glassware pieces and patterns you must look for!
Why Is Pink Glassware So Popular Among Collectors?
The reason for all the excitement about pink glassware is its exclusiveness. In the 1920s, gold oxide was used by manufacturers to create the vibrant color of pink on glassware. It was an expensive process, so only a few pieces were made.
This scarcity makes pink glass highly collectible, making each find an ultimate prize. Also, these cheerful pieces were given away as freebies or promotional gifts to lift people’s spirits during difficult times.
Beyond its historical value, collectors just adore the soft rose hues that bring a soft glow and a touch of vintage charm to any display or table setting.
Valuable Pink Glassware Items & Patterns That Are Worth Collecting
1. “Royal Lace” Console Set by Hazel Atlas
This is a three-piece “Royal Lace” console set with a large bowl and two matching candlesticks. Each piece has an all-over design featuring lacy floral medallions with a draping rib in Art Deco style, which made it highly sought after by Art Deco collectors.
Individual pieces can range between $25 and $50, while a complete set can have its value anywhere between $70 and $200, depending on condition.
| Average Price | $25 to $70 (single items); $70-$200 (sets) |
| Production Year | 1934 to 1941 |
| Manufacturer | Hazel Atlas |
| Item | Console Sets |
| Production Status | Discontinued |
| Motifs | Floral Medallions, Drape Ribs |
| Identification Mark | ‘H’ Nested Within an ‘A’ Mark (Most Pieces Are Unmarked) |
2. “Mayfair/Open Rose” Tea Tumblers by Anchor Hocking
Here’s a set of 7 “Mayfair” or “Open Rose” iced tea tumblers that feature a large ‘open rose’ floral design combined with vertical ribs running down the lower part of the pieces. The pattern is one of Anchor Hocking’s best-known designs, spanning many types of dinnerware.
The number of pieces in a set and their condition significantly influence the value. For instance, the tumblers shown above can be sold individually for $25 to $55, but the complete set can fetch a price between $100 and $300+!
| Average Price | $25 to $55 (single items); $100-$300 (sets) |
| Production Year | 1931 to 1937 |
| Manufacturer | Anchor Hocking |
| Item | Tumbler Set |
| Production Status | Discontinued |
| Motifs | Large Open Rose, Vertical Rib Design |
| Collectibility | Highly Popular |
3. “Cherry Blossom” Tea Cups & Saucers by Jeannette
This is a set of tea cups and saucers in the very popular “Cherry Blossom” pattern released by Jeannette in the 1930s. The pattern is a mold-etched design featuring cherry blossoms and leaves around the rim, and cherry fruits at the bottom.
This is one of the top five most collected depression glass patterns. The immense popularity also makes this pattern one of the most reproduced patterns. So, you should be extra careful while identifying the original pieces.
And, how do you do that?
Look at the design quality of the cherry blossoms and leaves. Original leaves have serrated edges and varied vein thickness, while the reproduced ones have straight veins and a perfect ‘V’ shape.
| Average Price | $50 to $400 (for small sets) |
| Production Year | 1934 to 1941 |
| Manufacturer | Jeannette Glass Company |
| Item | Tea Cups and Saucers |
| Production Status | Discontinued |
| Motifs | Cherry Blossoms, Leaves, Cherries |
| Identification Mark | A Capital ‘J’ Enclosed by a Square or Triangle |
4. “American Sweetheart” Salt and Pepper Shakers by Macbeth Evans
These pink glass salt and pepper shakers from Macbeth Evans are must-add pieces for your collection. These pieces come with their own metal lids and feature an all-over lacy swirls and scrollwork. The design doesn’t contain actual flowers but paisley-like shapes, creating delicate beauty.
These salt and pepper shakers are arguably the prettiest and most collectible in pink and can be valued for $185 to $300, depending on the condition. These pieces are made in limited numbers, adding to their desirability and value.
| Average Price | $185 to $300 (for a set of two) |
| Production Year | 1930 to 1936 |
| Manufacturer | Macbeth Evans |
| Item | Spice Shakers |
| Production Status | Discontinued |
| Pattern Motifs | Lacy Swirls & Scrollwork in Paisley-Like Shapes |
| Collectibility | Highly Rare |
5. “Miss America” Lidded Candy Jar by Anchor Hocking
This candy jar sparkles with a highly detailed “Miss America” pattern, made of small, raised diamonds resembling fine crystal. The diamond-shaped facets usually converge in a starburst or rosette pattern. In this case, a starburst pattern at the base.
Collectors go crazy for this sparkling, high-quality appearance, making pink Miss America pieces highly collectible. The jar shown above is a display piece, priced from $50 to $150.
| Average Price | $50 to $150 (Single jar) |
| Production Year | 1935 to 1938 |
| Manufacturer | Anchor Hocking |
| Item | Candy Jars |
| Production Status | Discontinued |
| Pattern Motifs | Diamond Facets, Starbusts |
| Collectibility | Highly Sought-After |
6. “Doric and Pansy” Junior Dinner Set by Jeannette
This set is a miniature version of the iconic “Doric and Pansy” dinnerware pattern by Jeannette. It has four plates, four bowls, four cups, and a sugar and creamer, all featuring alternate squares of pansy blossoms and stylish starbursts with fans and ridge panelling in cups.
What makes this pattern scarce is that it was made only for year (1937 to 1938), Besides, this pattern in pink hue is quite desirable among collectors, which is why even a child’s dinner set can be worth up to $100 or more.
| Average Price | $50 to $150 (for sets) |
| Production Year | 1935 to 1938 |
| Manufacturer | Jeannette Glass Company |
| Item | Junior Dinnerware Set |
| Production Status | Discontinued |
| Pattern Motifs | Pansy Blossoms & Starburst with Fans |
| Identification Mark | A ‘J’ Enclosed by a Square or Triangle |
| Collectibility | Rare |
7. “Princess” Cookie Jar by Anchor Hocking
Here we have a pink Depression glass cookie jar with Anchor Hocking’s popular 1930s “Princess” pattern. It shows an appealing design with scrolls and swags that resemble a window, with long, feathery tassels. On the lid, you’ll see short and long tassels radiating from the center, along with a prominent knob.
Note that the bottom of the jar is divided into panels. This is what distinguishes original jars from reproductions, which have a smooth base.
The prices for a “Princess” cookie jar or other small items range between $15 and $40. Larger items in good condition range from $50 to $150+.
| Average Price | $15 to $40 (small pieces); $50+ (large pieces) |
| Production Year | 1931 to 1935 |
| Manufacturer | Anchor Hocking |
| Item | Cookie Jar |
| Production Status | Discontinued |
| Pattern Motifs | Scroll & Swags Motifs Near the Rim |
| Identification Mark | “HG” over Co (Only on a Few Items) |
| Collectibility | Rare |
8. “Windsor Diamond” Pitcher & Tumblers by Jeannette
The “Windsor Diamond” pattern on this water set from Jeannette features an Art Deco-style geometrical-inspired design with faceted diamond shapes across the glass surface.
Due to a long run of almost 10 years, this pink glass pattern is relatively more common and hence, moderately valuable.
| Average Price | $10 to $125 (water sets) |
| Production Year | 1936 to 1946 |
| Manufacturer | Jeannette Glass Company |
| Item | Water Set |
| Production Status | Discontinued |
| Pattern Motifs | Raised Diamond Shapes |
| Identification Mark | A ‘J’ Inside a Square/Triangle |
| Collectibility | Moderate |
9. “Madrid” Butter Dish With Lid by Federal Glass Company
The vintage round, lidded butter dish shows the “Madrid” pattern by the Federal Glass Company. You can spot the design by a prominent diamond in the centre surrounded by scrolls and filigree with looping beads to create a ruffled effect.
Collectors love this intricate pattern in pink, making it collectible. Individual pink glass pieces in the “Madrid” line can cost $10 to $70, and a complete set can cost hundreds of dollars.
| Average Price | $10 to $70 (single items); 80+ (for sets) |
| Production Year | 1932 to 1939 |
| Manufacturer | Federal Glass Company |
| Item | Butter Dish with Lid |
| Production Status | Discontinued (but Indiana Glass still produces the pattern as ‘Recollection’) |
| Pattern Motifs | Diamond Center, Scrolls, Filigree, Looping Beads |
| Collectibility | Moderate |
10. “Adam” Vegetable Dish with Lid by Jeannette
This vintage Adam vegetable dish with lid by Jeannette is noted for its Art Deco influence, reflected by its square shape. The design features classical mould-etched floral and leaf motifs at the center and a floral arrangement on the rims.
It also comes with a lid featuring the same Adam pattern and a small circular knob for easy lifting.
While Adam is not among the rarest patterns, collectors seek this item to complete a set. And these mostly come in square shapes. Most Individual pieces in this pattern can go for $20 to $50, while large pieces fetch higher values.
| Average Price | $20 to $50 (small items); $50+ (large items) |
| Production Year | 1932 to 1934 |
| Manufacturer | Jeannette Glass Company |
| Item | Dinnerware Vegetable Dish |
| Production Status | Discontinued |
| Pattern Motifs | A ‘J’ inside a square/triangle on base |
| Collectibility | Popular |
11. “Dogwood” Cereal Bowls by Macbeth Evans
This is a set of six pink glass cereal bowls showing Macbeth Evans’ Dogwood pattern, an all-over design of large Dogwood blossoms, branches, and leaves.
This romantic arrangement of floral motifs in soft pink glass makes these pieces a long-standing favorite among collectors. Single pink glass bowls generally fetch $7 to $20, while 4 or 6-piece sets like this can be sold for $20 to $150+.
| Average Price | $7 to $20 (single items); $20-$150 (set) |
| Production Year | Early 1930s |
| Manufacturer | Macbeth Evans |
| Item | Cereal Bowls |
| Production Status | Discontinued |
| Pattern Motifs | Dogwood Blossoms and Leaves |
| Collectibility | Popular Among Collectors, Low Value |
12. “Queen Mary” Bowl & Underplate by Anchor Hocking
Lastly, we have a “Queen Mary” serving bowl with a matching underplate from Anchor Hocking Company. A long-running pattern, this one is known for its strong, vertical, pointed ribs, which give the glass its prismatic appearance.
As a long-lived pattern, pink glass “Queen Mary” pieces are moderately priced in the market. For example, the bowl and plate set shown here sold for only $19. Larger sets with more items can fetch $20 to $160+.
| Average Price | $9 to $20 (small pieces/set); $20-$150+ (large sets) |
| Production Year | 1936 to 1949 |
| Manufacturer | Anchor Hocking |
| Item | Soup Bowl with an Underplate |
| Production Status | Discontinued |
| Pattern Motifs | Pointed Vertical Ribs |
| Collectibility | Moderate |
The rarity, beauty, and timelessness of vintage pink glassware continue to attract many glassware collectors today. Growing demand and shrinking supply of particular patterns can make even an ordinary teacup into a prized possession. So, keep an eye out for these pieces, whether selling or completing your collection.
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