However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Published november 26th 2008 by collector books first published october 21st. Hazel atlas glass discount membership hazel atlas glass website depression glass. Weatherman didnt list it as a separate pattern in book one, nor did she include it in the section of occasional pieces. Hazel glass company aka hazel atlas corporation was formed in 1885 by two brothers, charles n. Hartfordempire company, owensillinois glass company, hazel atlas glass company, et al. Though its corporate offices were located in wheeling, west virginia, hazel atlas factories produced machinemade pressed glass throughout the u. Antique and vintage glassware encompasses countless types of decorativeyetfunctional containers, bowls, and platters produced from the late 1800s through the mid1900s. Hazel glass first made the glass inserts that fit inside the zinc lid closures for bottles. 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. Gene florences most popular book is collectors encyclopedia of depression glass. Hazel atlas glass company introduction the spruce crafts.
Wedgwood montreal olympiad xxi plate souvenir plates. Oct 21, 2008 the hazel atlas company was established in washington, pennsylvani. Our website contains over 600 pictures and more than 150 pages of information. 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. Learn more about those hues and all the intricate dinnerware patterns they produced as well as kitchen glass pieces. I made this website for new imperial candlewick collectors, and for anyone who. National depression glass association hazel atlas royal.
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. We get so many requests to value a piece but without a pic sometimes it is hard. Visit the official website at see more ideas about glass collection, glass and childrens tea sets. 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 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. The hazel atlas glass identification and value guide. It was founded in 1902 in washington, pennsylvania, as the merger of four companies. Hazelatlas glass shines in its presentation, with hundreds of detailed color photographs. Hazel atlas was the manufacturer of every day kitchen items used in the 1930s. So strong is the allure that high prices and the scarcity of some pieces do not deter collectors in their search. See more ideas about jar, mason jars and canning jars.
The collectors encyclopedia of akro agate glassware by. Imperial candlewick is very well documented, none of the glass on this. While some collectors of antique glass purchase these delicate objects for display purposes only, others buy vintage glassware to use for cooking and serving. The atlas strong shoulder mason has heavier glass below the jar neck to prevent it from. There are a lot of pieces still awaiting collection at yard sales and auctions. 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. More information on the mark and the hazel atlas glass company can be found at the hazel atlas glass collectors website. Hazel glass and metals company started in 1887 atlas glass company started 1896 wheeling metal plant.
It came in two colors red or blue on platonite the name of hazel atlas. Get the best deals on hazelatlas 40s, 50s, 60s glassware when you shop the largest online selection at. Welcome to my antique and vintage canning jar price guide. 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, pennsylvani. See all books authored by gene florence, including collectors encyclopedia of depression glass, and collectible glassware from the 40s 50s 60s.
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. 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. 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. 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. Gene florence books list of books by author gene florence. Vintage and collectible hazel atlas glassware collectors. 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. Hazel atlas glass shines in its presentation, with hundreds of detailed color photographs. The company continued to operate until 1964, when it was sold to brockway glass company. 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. Though its corporate offices were located in wheeling, west virginia, hazel atlas factories produced machinemade. National depression glass association hazel atlas royal lace.
Browse our great selection of hazelatlas drinkware collections. The hazelatlas glass identification and value guide. 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. 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. There is a similar pattern from imperial glass called lindburgh made only in clear and had different shaped pieces. The hazelatlas glass by cathy florence and gene florence. In 1902 the atlas company and the hazel company merged into what would become the largest glass company in the world. There is a flood of new imported beaded glass and older designs on ebay the internet and. Buy a cheap copy of the hazelatlas glass identification and.
Black on china white transfers commemorate the montreal olympiad xxi in 1976 and depict various olympic events. A collector since childhood, gene florences hobby of buying and selling glassware turned into a fulltime career. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Once the largest glass manufacturer in the world, hazel atlas grew out of the hazel. Oct 30, 2004 the hazel atlas glass identification and value guide gene, florence, florence, cathy, florence, gene on.
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. Searching for missing pieces of glass made by the hazel atlas glass company to complete a historical account and photographic collection of the. Although she attributes it to hazel atlas, she calls it by the collectors nickname hairpin. See more of hazel atlas glass collectors on facebook. Books by gene florence share book recommendations with your.
Explore the colorful glassware of hazel atlas and all their varied. The title of this book is hazelatlas glass and it was written by gene florence, cathy florence. Among the personalities featured in wax are benjamin franklin, montcalm, dollard des ormeaux, christopher columbus and general. Hazel glass company aka hazel atlas corporation was formed in 1885 by two brothers. Hazel atlas glass collectors shared by rachelle chilcott, this is the childrens mug in the dog, duck bunny decal. The collection belongs to a man named dewayne who is a member of the. 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. In it youll find many commonly found canning jars and their suggested values. When charles brady teamed up with charles tallman in 1885 to make glass inserts for fruit jars, they could. Invaluable books include the encyclopedia of glass, the victorian pattern glass and china book and butler brothers 1905 glassware catalog reprint. The hazel atlas glass collectors website is the definitive source for identifying and valuing your hazel atlas. Peterson, arthur goodwin, 1904 654 three hundred thirty three glass salt shakers takoma park. 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.
This is a good source book and very helpful in identifying patterns and types of depression glass. The hazelatlas glass identification and value guide gene, florence, florence, cathy, florence, gene on. This essential guide gives collectors current market. The hazel atlas company was in business from 1902 to 1964. Study manufacturers like westmoreland, fenton, hazel atlas, imperial glass and fostoria glass. Hazel atlas glass company is known for making some of the most popular colors in depression glass, including ritz blue and sunset pink. Once an inexpensive gift often given away, depression glass is one of todays most sought after collectible. Wax museum reads the heading on this fascinating brochure from quebec, canada. Not all pieces of hazel atlas glass are marked, and many sleepers are found all over. So strong is the allure that high prices and the scarcity of some pieces do not deter collectors in. Feel free to post pictures for free identification and value.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. It was published by collector books and has a total of 256 pages in the book. Starlight crystal depression glass lines and angles from. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Atlas was the name brand of their most popular line of fruit jars for home canning. An illustrated value guide collectible glassware from the forties, fifties, and sixties, and more on. 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. 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. Of all the patterns of depression glass that were ever produced, royal lace has captured and broken more hearts than just about any other. Hazel atlas glass company glass lovers glass database. Hazel atlas, at that time the third largest producer of glass containers in the u. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A card with a mystery, an unusual piece of furniture, a book, and a doll box. Supreme court transcript of record with supporting pleadings. 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. Large group and individual shots showcase the glassware, and readers will find sizes, colors, and collector values for each piece shown. Hazel atlas glass identification and value guide by gene.
Heartland of america glass collectors organization. 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. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and collectible hazel atlas glassware. Bill lockhart, beau schriever, bill lindsey, and carol serr with contributions by jay hawkins the bestlaid plans sometimes go far beyond the wildest imaginations. The hazel atlas glass website currently has over 600 full color digital. National depression glass association hazelatlas moderntone.
How to identify antique glassware markings our pastimes. 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. Vintage and collectible hazel atlas glassware collectors weekly. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Sandra mcphee stout is the first to document newport, depression glass in color, 1970. The book is divided into categories including childrens dishes, tumblers, food containers, patterns, mugs, bowls, plates, and more.
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