Featured Green depression - keep, sell or donate?

I have a box of green depression glass, never searched, wrapped up in newsprint from 1988. I know zero about depression glass, so curious if any of this is better, and if so which? At least a few pieces of each one shown in pic. Besides the glasses and sticks I see three patterns: parrots, cherries, and geometric (obviously not the right names). I tested the candlesticks with black light and it fluoresced, and will test others if it matters. Should it all go to thrift (my wife’s preference)?

Sorry about pic quality, didn’t see how bad the shadows were, I will do better if any of this is worth getting better pics of.

 

IMO The Parrot Pattern is worth keeping. Also called SYLVAN.
It is a very sought after pattern and hard to find. I think it is one of those patterns that will always be popular.
I see Green cherry blossom also. Not a highly valuable pattern but some pieces can bring good money. More popular in Pink.
If it were me. I would keep the Parrot and list the rest on Face book marketplace or Craigslist.
What doesn't sell in a week. Donate.

 

Might be worth shining a black light on the green pieces. I think if any are uranium glass, would add a bit of interest when selling.

 

Agreed!

 

I double agree!

 

Even some younger people are now interested in "glowy" glass. Uranium glass is slightly popular again and would be worth a try to sell locally like on FB Marketplace or Craig's list so you don't have the hassle of shipping.

 

Agreed. We see them coming into the malls with their little UV flashlights scanning all the glass cases. Many of them don't even look at pattern or maker, they just want the "glow".

Linda

 

These 'Parrots' are all aglow (pretty !). Yep this is what the baby collectors are hungering for-

 

Clothing-wise In the Pac NW,they're looking for that ancient 90's Grunge Look ala Kurt Cobain-Pendletons,etc.

 

Thank you all!

Pulled out my black light and found the batteries had leaked, so spent at least a half hour repairing it. Hopefully won’t make that mistake again.

All the green patterns do fluoresce strongly, as do the goblets. Is there a name for the third pattern (not sylvan or cherry blossom). And what about the pink platter with gold leaf - any name and is that also in the donate pile?

And one more question - does replacements.com buy depression glass?

 

Green depression is selling really strong in recently due to the black light thing. One of my friends who has an antique mall booth has bought a ton of it lately at auctions and out of estates to sell in his booths. I've been shocked at some of the prices realized. The green seems to sell for 5x what the pink does.

 

Replacements does buy from anybody, but if you do not have a history of selling to them regularly you would likely get a really low-ball offer. This is after you had shipped it to them on your dime (unless you live close to their warehouse) & if you don't accept the offer you are responsible for getting them back.

The patterns are hard to see on those backgrounds. You might want to use Replacements search for an ID. You need to click on the camera icon on their website & use a photo on your phone/computer. The item has to be on a neutral back ground & the item has to be taken straight on rather than at an angle.

 

I believe the green goblets are Block Optic Pattern. The pink is difficult to see clearly enough to make out the pattern.
Relacements is picky about what they want to buy. I still think your best bet is a local sale. But I think you can do well with that.

 

I think the pink plate was made by Paden City, but not sure. I can check my books tomorrow.

 

I just happened to have Ellen T. Schroy, Warman’s Depression Glass (3rd ed, 2003) checked out from the local public library.

The small green plate between the pink plate with handles & the green goblet is Cherry Blossom pattern manufactured by Jeannette Glass Company , Jennette, PA, 1930-39. I think the green divided plate (just below) is the same, but I am not certain because the pattern is fuzzy.

The Parrot dishes are just that (as others said) Parrot/Sylvan pattern, Federal Glass Company. Columbus, OH, 1931-32.

I didn’t find the pink plate in any of the books I had checked out, but did find some with the same shape on ebay or etsy by using the google image search. However, the patterns (when I could make them out in the photos) are not the same: one called theirs Lancaster Glass Co. and another said Cambridge [presumably Cambridge Glass Company, Cambridge, Ohio]. I then searched for Cambridge Glass and found a bowl on eBay in what looks like the same pattern in a bowl (https://www.ebay.com/itm/156693332371 ). Seller does not name the pattern, but it does suggest that your pink cake plate or platter may be by Cambridge.

I sympathize with the problems in photographing depression glass. I have had a terrible time with pink plates. The background always shows through, even the weave and wrinkles of the white cloth that I thought was neutral. I am strictly a point and shoot photographer (Canon ELPH camera, not phone) in whatever light comes through the window. I think I will try to find some smooth poster board to try again. Any suggestions from better photographers? (Keep it simple.)

 

it's extremely difficult to make out the etch in these images, but I think it may be an unknown etch on the cake plate. the plate is possibly Imperial Glass "Molly"

etch:
Glass Etch and Pattern Gallery

Molly:
Glass Etch and Pattern Gallery

 

I think the pink plate may be Paden City Glass Ardith Pattern. There is a very bad photo of an example like yours in my Paden City reference book. The book also shows a Paden City cake plate right next to an Imperial Molly cake plate to show the difference and frankly, I can't see how it's different. But the Ardith Etch looks like yours. If you really want to know, you could post a better photo of your etch, but I doubt the value would be worth the effort. Here's a photo of the Ardith etch to glare n compare with your pink plate. Or @TallCakes could be correct . . . it's just so hard to see the floral pattern on your plate.

 

Nope, looked at what TC posted, and now I believe he is correct with Unknown Etch on an Imperial Molly plate. Never mind . . .