What is Brody glass?

What is Brody glass?

Brody Company, of Cleveland, Ohio was established in 1958. This company is not an actual glass manufacturer, but a distributor/wholesaler that markets utilitarian and decorative glassware (and ceramic items) made especially for the florist industry. Nearly all of the glass is marked “E. O. BRODY CO.

Is EO Brody co still in business?

E.O. Brody and his wife are now retired. But the company they founded and its brilliant idea to sell florists containers through wholesale florists continues on. Brody items come up for sale at garage sales and on auction sites like ebay, which give a good indication of prices (still low).

Is white milk glass worth anything?

Most milk glass you find in antique stores, garage sales, and online will sell in the range of $10 to $30 per piece.

Is Hoosier glass valuable?

A: Hoosier is commercial glass and not highly collectible. Much is used by florists, to hold cut flowers for sale. I suspect that’s the original purpose for the vase seen in a sketch. Most pieces sell at under $10.

What is pink Depression glass?

What Is Pink Depression Glass? Pink depression glass is one color that is found in antique glassware dinner pieces that were made during The Depression Era in the United States and Canada. Depression glass overall was made from 1929 to 1939, although some pieces were still made afterward.

When was carnival glass made?

1908
History. Carnival glass originated as a glass called ‘Iridill’, produced beginning in 1908 by the Fenton Art Glass Company (founded in 1905). Iridill was inspired by the fine blown art glass of such makers as Tiffany and Steuben, but did not sell at the anticipated premium prices and was subsequently discounted.

Is Indiana glass Depression Glass?

Indiana Glass Company had many glass patterns, and was a manufacturer of what collectors call Depression Glass.

What color depression glass is worth the most?

What Color of Depression Glass is Most Valuable? Pink is the most valuable color of depression glass. It is followed closely by green and blue. Rare colors like lavender and tangerine are also worth a lot more than common colors like amber and yellow.

What depression glass is worth money?

The most sought after pattern of Depression glass is arguably Royal Lace, which was made by the Hazel-Atlas Glass Company. This pattern was manufactured in green, pink, crystal, and most notably, cobalt blue.

How can you tell vintage carnival glass?

The most common ways to identify the glass are:

1. Look at the coloring and sheen for the iridescent rainbow effect.
2. Check out the base of the glass, which should not be thick or weighty.
3. Look for the manufacturer’s mark, although keep in mind many companies did not place a mark on their carnival glass.

Does Indiana Glass have a mark?

Unfortunately, most glass made by Indiana Glass before WWII lacks a maker’s mark and has to be identified by research in books, online or in this marvelous museum. Usefully, a CD is available online called “Carnival Glass Heaven.”

How do you tell if it is Indiana Glass?

However, the Indiana Glass hen can easily be recognized at a glance from it’s characteristic form. The tail is narrow and “flat”, pointing straight back from the head, and is never “split” or “divided” as is common on many, many hens made by other glass manufacturers.

What do the numbers mean on the bottom of milk glass?

Many milk glass pieces have markings on the bottom, such as the company name or numbers, so you can use that information to look it up. There are also certain patterns, including hobnail (one of my favourites), daisy, holly or stars that can determine the maker and era.

Do bubbles in glass mean it’s old?

Bubbles in old glass bottles and windows are actually air pockets that became trapped during the manufacturing process. Crude glass almost always contains bubbles, which often adds to its appeal and value among collectors.

Whats the most expensive carnival glass?

1. Millersburg Peoples Vase in Blue – $155,000. Auctioneer’s Description: Millersburg BLUE Peoples vase. EXTREMELY RARE!