This is the Press Glass Shelf. Pressed glass has been made in a hugh variety of styles and pieces for a very long time. Originally blown by hand, America's innovated idea of pressing glass into molds started in the 1820s. Glass was poured into a plain or patterned mold, then pressed into it with a plain or patterned plunger. The patterned molds were hand-designed by glass artists. Pressed glass made before 1920 is considered E.A.P.G. and had a high lead content to give it brilliance. This type of glass is called 'flint' and it will produce a 'ringing' tone when tapped.

Most pressed pieces made from 1920 - 1940 are considered Depression Glass. This was the begining of machine-made glassware. During the 30s and 40's, glass was mass produced and much pressed glass made its way into the 'dime-stores' where it was very popular because of the price. A complete set of dishes could be purchased for a very small price. Pressed glass is still being produced today. Almost every conceivable type of design was pressed into glass. Animals, flowers, birds, people, and geometric designs all found their way onto sets of dishes, or simply a goblet, cup, dish, or vase.

Molten glass is pressed into molds, which is then cooled and removed. This results in the 'mold marks' which are very noticeable on this style of glass. Pressed glass can also be found in a wide range of colors. This is true of the older pieces as well as the newer pieces. Many of the older EAPG pieces, as well as certain Depression Glass patterns, are still being reproduced today. Most of the original companies have closed, and their molds have been sold to other companies. Much of the time, the quality of the newer reproductions leave much to be desired.

Please remember most of the items we sell are older pieces. We describe them to the best of our ability, but keep in mind that these are old 'used' items. They may have natural flaws such as air bubbles, straw marks, scratches, and/or wear from normal household use, etc.

I would like to share some of the lovely items I have come across with you. If you are looking for a piece like Grandma had, or just like to collect certain styles, or patterns, you may find them here.

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The Pressed Glass Shelf

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	Three Flashed Leaf Dishes These make great candy dishes.		Covered Heart Dish: Attractive covered jewelry or keepsake dish.
	Clear Paneled Footed Creamer The panels go all the way to the rim of the creamer.		Indiana 'Poppy' Fruit Bowl: This lovely bowl is shaped like a large flower.
	Small Red Basket: This basket may have been made by Westmoreland Glass Co.		Scalloped Hobnail Bowl: Made by Hazel Atlas Company.
	Red 'Pepper' Vase/Planter: This piece resembles a red chilli pepper.		Set of Clear F.T.D. Candle Sticks: An attractive set of candle sticks.
	Ice Bucket: Ice bucket in the shape of an 'old oaken bucket'.		'Fairfield' Green Glass Planter: The pattern looks like smocking on this piece.
	Indiana 'Lily Pons' Flashed Relish Dish: This relish dish has a waterlily design on it.		'Rhythm' Spiral Style Bowl: Made by Federal Glass around 1970.
	Caribbean Style Handled Bowl: This pattern features wavy lines all around the bowl.		Two Fruit Shaped Dishes: One is apple shaped, the other, pear shaped.
	Emerald Green Bowl: This bowl has a busy pattern all over it.		Clear Divided Relish Dish: Made by Indiana Glass Co. during the early 1930's.
	Clear Milk Pitcher: This is a beautiful example of pressed glass.		'Diamond Point' Comport: Produced by Indiana Glass Co. from 1950 - 1980.
	Glass Desk Tray: Piece like this were on many desks in the past.		Glass Oak Bucket Ashtray: Made by Hazel Atlas during the 1930's.
	Pressed Rectangular Planter: This planter is decorated with frosted orchids.		Large Pickle Dish: The geometric pattern on this piece is very attractive.
	Avon 'Gem Glow' Candle Holder: Made by the Avon Co. from 1981 - 1982.		Fruit Decorated Pickle Dish: The fruit pattern is impressed into the base of the dish.
	Diamond and Hobnail Berry Bowl: This is part of a seven piece berry set that was used for 'special sales' promotions.		Small Clear Vase: This piece is very similar to a U.S. Glass pattern called 'Manhattan'.
	Pink Leaf Candy Dish: Made by the Federal Glass Co. during the late 1930's.		'Windsor' Creamer and Sugar: Made by Indiana Glass Co. around the 1980's.
	Glass 'Gun' Candy Container: There is some really great detail to this piece.		Glass 'Locomotive' Candy Container: A great addition to any train collection.
	Attractive Geometric Bowl: This may be an Imperial piece.		Four Tri-Corner Occasional Bowls: Made by Hazel Atlas.
	Three 3-part Relish Dishes: These were 'dime-store' dishes that may have been made by Anchor Hocking.		Eight-pointed Star Relish Dish: Attractive relish dish with a large eight-pointed star on the base.
	Scalloped Hobnail Bowl: This pattern was made for the 'dime-stores'.		H.A. - Two Scalloped Hobnail Bowls: The pattern consists of hobnails and tear-drops.
	'Colonial' Style Relish Dish: This dish features a leaf cutting inside its panels.		Diamond Paneled Cream Pitcher: There are panels on this pitcher that form 'V' shapes.
	'Diamond Point' Butter Bottom: This pattern was made by Indiana Glass Co. from the 1950's - 1980's.		Small Covered Candy Dish: The piece is decorated with hearts, fleur-de-lis, plus large and small diamonds.
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