21 Most Valuable Blue Depression Glass Patterns & Value Chart

Did you receive a blue depression glass as a gift or was it passed down to you because your parents were collectors? Or are you looking into the worth of blue depression glass because you’ve heard it’s in high demand in the antique market?

Perhaps you want to add the most desirable blue depression glass patterns to your collection. Continue reading to learn more about the 21 most valuable blue depression glass patterns and value charts.

What are Blue Depression Glass Worth?

“How much are antique blue depression glass collectibles worth?” is a question that might cross your mind if you are looking to collect these items. In this section, we will look at different blue depression glass patterns and how much they are worth.

1. Portieux Vallerysthal Blue Depression Glass

Portieux Vallerysthal Blue Depression Glass
Four Portieux Vallerysthal goblets(Source: eBay)

In the late nineteenth century, Vallerystahl, a German firm, purchased Portieux and formed Portieux Vallerystahl to market glass to the French and German markets. Following the merger, the company was renamed Portieux Vallerysthal.

Portieux Vallerysthal blue depression glass goblets are shaped like regular wine glasses. The only difference is that there is a round attachment at the stem of the glass. A set of Portieux Vallerysthal Blue Depression Glass Goblets is available for $399 on eBay.

2. Hazel Atlas Royal Lace Cobalt Blue Depression Glass Nut Bowl

Hazel Atlas Royal Lace Cobalt Blue Depression Glass Nut Bowl
An Empty Hazel Atlas Royal Lace Cobalt Blue Depression Glass nut bowl(Source: eBay)

The Royal Lace pattern was created in 1934 by the Hazel Atlas Glass Company in Washington. This depression glass pattern is one of the most expensive and sought-after of all depression glass patterns, with the most desirable color being Ritz blue, also known as cobalt blue.

The pattern features three roses repeated within a draped lace contour with an intricate lacy floral design. The combination of the intricate design and desirable colors makes it one of the few patterns in depression glass that has grown in popularity in recent years.

When turned upside down, the Hazel Atlas Royal Lace Cobalt Blue Depression Glass Nut Bowl resembles a cone, has four feet underneath, and the royal lace design is featured on the outside of the bowl in seven sections. It’s priced at $1200 on eBay.

3. Hazel Atlas Royal Lace Cobalt Blue Depression Glass Pitcher

Hazel Atlas Royal Lace Cobalt Blue Depression Glass Pitcher
Hazel Atlas Royal Lace Cobalt Blue Depression glass pitcher(Source: eBay)

As previously stated, the Hazel Atlas Glass Company’s Royal Lace depression pattern is a highly sought-after pattern of depression glass, and while many Hazel Atlas glass patterns have steadily increased in value over the last decade, the Royal Lace pattern has seen the greatest increase in value and remains a highly collectible piece.

The Hazel Atlas Royal Lace Glass Pitcher features an outside Royal Lace pattern, a firm, curved handle, and a finely curved spout. The Hazel Atlas Royal Lace Cobalt Blue Depression Glass Pitcher is available for $800 as part of a set on eBay.

4. Cambridge Blue Depression Glass Over Ball Shoulder Pitcher

Cambridge Blue Depression Glass Over Ball Shoulder Pitcher
A Cambridge Blue Depression Glass Over Ball Shoulder Pitcher with a clear handle(Source: eBay)

Cambridge Glass Company, a well-known glass manufacturer in Cambridge, Ohio, produced the over-ball shoulder pitcher.

The company is known to have produced a variety of colored glassware in the 1920s, beginning with opaque shades and gradually transitioning to transparent shades by the end of the decade. This brought depression-era glass production into the picture.

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The Over Ball Shoulder Pitcher is an art deco piece with a clear handle, round or oval body, and finely shaped spout. On eBay, the Cambridge Blue Depression Glass Over Ball Shoulder is listed for $249.

5. Cambridge Caprice Blue Depression Glass Footed Bowling

Cambridge Caprice Blue Depression Glass Footed Bowling
A Cambridge Caprice Blue Depression Glass Footed Bowl(Source: eBay)

The Caprice pattern debuted in early 1936 and included approximately 250 different pieces throughout its production run. It was manufactured in the popular Moonlight Blue color from 1936 until sometime before October 1953.

The Caprice pattern is one of the most well-known and widely collected of the Cambridge Glass Company’s many years of production. The Caprice pattern features lovely swirly or curved lines on the body.

The Cambridge Caprice Blue Depression Glass Bowl has four feet, is a light blue depression glass, and costs $229 on eBay.

6. Cambridge ‘Draping Lady’ Flower Frog Blue Depression Glass

Cambridge 'Draping Lady' Flower Frog Blue Depression Glass
An icy blue Depression Glass Cambridge Flower Frog placed vertically(Source: Lion and Unicorn)

A flower frog, also known as a flower holder, is a piece used to hold flowers. In 1926, the Cambridge Glass Company applied for a patent on the flower frog piece, which was granted in 1927.

The company has created several flower frogs that have been named by collectors based on their appearance. The Draped Lady, Bashful Charlotte, Rose Lady, and Mandolin Lady are among these flowers.

The Draped Lady is recognized as the first figural flower frog found in an antique market. The piece depicts a woman attempting to cover herself with a draping material. The Draping Lady is available in a variety of sizes and is made of light depression glass.

On eBay, the Cambridge Draping Lady Flower Frog Blue Depression Glass is listed for $285.

7. Imperial Lace Blue Depression Glass Bowl

Imperial Lace Blue Depression Glass Bowl
An Imperial Lace Blue Depression Glass Bowl placed on a wooden surface(Source: eBay)

Imperial Glass is a glassware design and manufacturing company that was founded in 1901. The company created many designs, including the Lace Edge pattern of depression glass, which was popular from the early 1930s to the 1970s.

Sears, Roebuck, and Company sold the Lace Edge pieces as crocheted crystals. The Lace Edge design features the lower part of the glassware looking like cut-out diamond squares and the edges looking like the ends or edges of lace cloth, as the name implies.

The edges are also similar to those of a crocheted cloth. The Imperial Glass Blue Depression Glass Bowl is available on eBay for $149.

8. Anchor Hocking Mayfair Blue Depression Glass Fruit Bowl

Anchor Hocking Mayfair Blue Depression Glass Fruit Bowl
An Anchor Hocking Mayfair Blue Depression Glass fruit bowl(Source: eBay)

Anchor Hocking is a glass company that began in 1905 with the simple goal of producing glassware for homes.

To kick-start production, the first glass plant was fired up in Lancaster, Ohio, and the company began working toward its goal of creating and manufacturing glass pieces that households required.

Anchor Hocking Mayfair (or Open Rose) pattern of depression glass was introduced in 1931 and remained in production until 1937. The pattern is a bunch of open roses inscribed on the body of the glassware piece.

While the rose is inscribed on the Anchor Hocking Mayfair or Open Rose blue depression glass bowl, the mouth is also designed to resemble the opening of flower petals. The Anchor Hocking Mayfair blue depression glass bowl is listed on eBay for $150.

9. Federal Madrid Blue Depression Glass Tumbler

Federal Madrid Blue Depression Glass Tumbler
A Light Blue Federal Madrid Blue Depression glass tumbler(Source: eBay)

The original Madrid pattern on depression glass was introduced and manufactured by Federal Glass Company.

From approximately 1932 to 1939, the pattern on glassware or other pieces was produced. The Madrid pattern can be found on the outside face of a tumbler or any glass piece where it is used. The Federal Glass Madrid Blue Depression Glass Tumbler is available on eBay for $350 as a set of 45 pieces.

10. Cambridge Caprice Moonlight Blue Depression Glass Bowl

Cambridge Caprice Moonlight Blue Depression Glass Bowl
Cambridge Caprice Moonlight Blue Depression glass bowl with nothing in it(Source: eBay)

The caprice pattern is one of the most sought-after patterns on Cambridge Glass pieces. The design was created in the early 1930s and was manufactured until 1958. Other glass companies, such as Imperial Glass, have created glass pieces with the Caprice pattern.

The design on the caprice pattern can be described in simple words as throwing a stone in the ocean, and the waves or curves created by the action are what the caprice pattern looks like on a glass piece.

The Cambridge Caprice Moonlight Blue Depression Glass Bowl is available on eBay for $250.

11. Anchor Hocking Open Rose Blue Depression Glass Vase

Anchor Hocking Open Rose Blue Depression Glass Vase
An Open Rose Anchor Hocking Blue Depression glass vase(Source: eBay)

The Open Rose pattern, also known as the Mayfair pattern, is a popular pattern designed by the Anchor Hocking Glass Company. Every glass piece marked as an Open Rose piece has a rose design attached to it.

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The Open Rose Anchor Hocking Blue Depression Glass Vase is hollow, has vertical lines, and a wide spread mouth that is perfect for flowers. The vase costs $139 on eBay.

12. Hazel Atlas Royal Lace Cobalt Blue Depression Glass Open Sugar Bowl and Lid

Hazel Atlas Royal Lace Cobalt Blue Depression Glass Open Sugar Bowl and Lid
A Blue Depression Glass Sugar Bowl shaped like and award cup and lid from Hazel Atlas(Source: eBay)

The Royal Lace pattern on blue depression glass is a popular design made by the Hazel Atlas Glass Company, making it highly collectible and sought-after by collectors. The Royal Lace pattern can be found in a variety of glassware pieces, including the open sugar bowl.

The royal lace is inscribed on the outside of the open ball. It is also lidded and made of cobalt blue depression glass. It is available on eBay for $149.

13. Hazel Atlas Royal Lace Blue Depression Glass Fruit Bowl

Hazel Atlas Royal Lace Blue Depression Glass Fruit Bowl
A Royal Lace Pattern  Blue Depression Glass Fruit Bowl by Hazel Atlas on a White Surface(Source: eBay)

This wide fruit bowl, which can also serve whatever function you want it to serve, is another typical example of the Royal Lace pattern in a different glassware style.

It has the royal lace design surrounding its body, just like the rest of the royal lace pattern glassware. The Royal Lace blue depression glass fruit bowl costs $119 and can be found on eBay.

14. Anchor Hocking Open Rose Blue Depression Glass Fruit Bow

Anchor Hocking Open Rose Blue Depression Glass Fruit Bow
An Anchor Hocking  Light Blue Depression glass fruit bowl(Source: eBay)

The Open Rose pattern, which is attributed to Anchor Hocking, is a well-known pattern of blue depression glass that has been inscribed into a variety of glass pieces, such as fruit bowls, plates, saucers, and cups.

Seeing a number of rose motifs on the glass piece is a common clue to identifying the open ruse pattern.

The glass fruit bowl features rose motifs as well as vertical lines on various parts of the fruit bowl and a circle in the center with lines demarcating each piece into a triangle. This is available for $155 on eBay.

15. Fenton Hobnail Blue Depression Glass Bowl

Fenton Hobnail Blue Depression Glass Bowl
A Fenton Hobnail Blue Depression glass bowl with a unique design(Source: eBay)

The Fenton Art Glass Company, founded in 1905, is a glass manufacturing company that ranks among the world’s leading glass producers. Fenton introduced and began producing hobnail pieces in a variety of styles for other companies in 1930, initially in opaline glass.

They eventually applied the hobnail pattern to depression glass pieces. The hobnail pattern features raised knobs similar to the hobnail studs that are sometimes used on the soles of boots or shoe designs.

The Fenton Hobnail Depression Glass Bowl is a light depression glass with a hand-blown glass spout. It costs $125 to buy it on eBay.

16. Hazel Atlas Sailboat Blue Depression Glass Plate

Hazel Atlas Sailboat Blue Depression Glass Plate
A Small Stack of Hazel Atlas Blue Depression Glass sailboat plates(Source: eBay)

Hazel Atlas Glass Company is credited with creating the sail bolt pattern on blue depression glass. This design was part of Hazel Atlas’ Sportsman series of ritzy blue ships.

On the blue depression glass piece, the pattern depicts a white sailboat with white lines representing the wind. The pattern is unique and has reportedly existed since the 1930s. The price on eBay for the Hazel Atlas Sail Boat Blue Depression Glass Plate is $135.

17. Hazel Atlas Blue Depression Glass Reamer

Hazel Atlas Blue Depression Glass Reamer
A Small Hazel Atlas  Blue Depression glass reamer(Source: eBay)

A glass reamer is a small kitchen tool used to extract juice from citrus fruits such as lemons. It can be constructed from any material, including wood, plastic, and blue depression glass.

Hazel Atlas created the blue depression glass reamer. They are small, have a handle, and are designed as a mini jug or pitcher with a nozzle to extract whatever juice is extracted. The Hazel Atlas Blue Depression Glass Reamer costs $154 on eBay.

18. Fenton Mary Gregory Blue Depression Glass Water Pitcher

Fenton Mary Gregory Blue Depression Glass Water Pitcher
Fenton Mary Gregory Blue Depression Glass water pitcher(Source: eBay)

The Fenton Mary Gregory blue depression glass is distinguished by a stylized white enamel painting of a child in an outdoor setting, usually playing with butterfly nets, bubbles, fishing rods, or hoops. It also has a tree and foliage with a typical feathered style.

The painted cameo glass produced in Bohemia, Europe, after 1870 inspired the Mary Gregory pattern. Today, the design has been incorporated into blue depression glass pieces.

Fenton Art Glass Company couldn’t afford to miss out on the wave of creating with Mary Gregory designs, so they produced glass pieces such as plates, jugs, and bowls with the pattern. It costs $225 on eBay.

19. Westmoreland Blue Depression Glass Trinket Dish

Westmoreland Blue Depression Glass Trinket Dish
A Westmoreland Blue Depression Glass trinket dish(Source: eBay)

Westmoreland was a glass manufacturer founded in 1889 in Grapeville, Pennsylvania. The Westmoreland Company designed a trinket dish, a small tool mostly used for holding jewelry that is shaped like a sleigh ride with an open top and a carved false chicken on it.

On eBay, a Westmoreland Blue Depression Glass Trinket Dish costs $109.

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20. Hazel Atlas Shirley Temple Blue Depression Glass Pitcher Cup

Hazel Atlas Shirley Temple Blue Depression Glass Pitcher Cup
A Hazel Atlas Shirley Temple Blue Depression glass pitcher cup with the image of a young girl(Source: eBay)

Shirley Temple pattern was created in the 1930s by the Hazel Atlas Glass Company and is made of cobalt blue depression glass.

The pattern features a picture of a happy young girl with the name Shirley Temple written across the top. A Shirley Temple Blue Depression Glass Pitcher costs $100 on eBay.

21. Imperial Glass Ripple Oval Ball Pitcher

Imperial Glass Ripple Oval Ball Pitcher
Imperial Glass Ripple Oval ball pitcher(Source: eBay)

The Imperial Glass ripple oval ball pitcher has a beautiful classic wave or rippled design on the body as well as a clear handle. The pitcher is shaped like a ball, but it has a flat side base, causing it to tilt to one side.

It is high quality because it is made of cobalt blue depression glass.  On eBay, you can get an Imperial Glass Ripple Oval Ball Pitcher for $249.

Where to Find Blue Depression Glass for Sale

Aside from eBay, there are other online and physical places where you can find collectible blue depression glass. We will now discuss five places where you can find pieces of blue depression glass for sale.

Etsy

Etsy is a marketplace for handcrafted items, vintage artifacts, and craft supplies. On Etsy, you’ll find a community of sellers, buyers, and small-business owners who share a passion for unique items.

Etsy is a great place to find blue depression glass pieces to add to your collection.The website offers a variety of patterns and styles of blue depression glass from various vendors.

Enter “Blue Depression Glass” into the search bar to find the one you want, but if you are unsure on which to buy, the majority of the blue depression glass uploaded have detailed descriptions that make it easier to choose.

1stDibs

1stDibs is an e-commerce site that provides specialized global shipping options, including custom delivery almost anywhere in the world. You can contact sellers to inquire about items, negotiate prices, and request customization.

On 1stDibs, you can find a wide range of blue depression glass from various glass companies in a variety of patterns. All you have to do is go to the site, type in your keyword, and proceed from there.

Michigan Depression Glass Show

The Michigan Depression Glass Show is a group of depression glass collectors who meet monthly and hold annual vintage glass shows. The annual glass show is held in Dearborn, Michigan, on the first full weekend in November.

The Michigan Depression Glass Show welcomes advanced collectors, novice collectors, newbie collectors, and event decoration personnel. They have a 15,000-square-foot building ready to accommodate you and yours. All you have to do is register to attend, then go shopping.

Poshmark

Poshmark is a prominent social media commerce marketplace where users can buy and sell new and used clothing, home goods, and electronics.

With headquarters in Redwood City, California, and offices in Canada, Australia, and India, the platform has over 80 million users and over 200 million available listings.

You can shop for blue depression glass pieces on the website by searching for such items and selecting those that meet your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blue the Most Common Depression Glass?

Blue is a common color in depression glass. Other popular depression glass colors include clear or crystal, pink, green, and amber.

Should I Purchase a Blue Depression Glass?

You absolutely should. Depression glass is a reasonably priced glassware that was mass-produced between 1920 and 1950. Despite being relatively common and mass-produced, Depression-era glass remains a desirable collectible today.

Is Cobalt Blue Depression Glass Safe?

Given that it has been processed, a cobalt blue depression glass is safe for whatever you intend to use it for. However, cobalt blue in its raw form is not safe because it can cause poisoning.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve been considering purchasing one or more pieces of blue depression glass, we hope that this article has exposed you to the various patterns and glass companies that produce these blue depression glass pieces.

Not to worry, blue depression glasses are a highly collectible item, so whether you want to buy or sell, the antique market has an audience for you. If you have any questions about blue depression glass, please leave them in the comments section.

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