Vintage Hazel-Atlas (4) 8” Glass Plates, Moderntone Cobalt Blue Depression

Description: Vintage Hazel-Atlas Moderntone Glass Plates, 8" diameter, Cobalt Blue, Set of 4 Description: Brilliant, cobalt blue, 8" plate with rings around the lip. Each includes 4 plates. Designed for small meals, such as lunch but good for other occassions. Made by Hazel Atlas in the 1930s, the briliant cobalt blue color of "Moderntone" continues to add life to any table of present day. The art deco design "sky scraper" design. Good use for luncheon, salad, appetizers or what you like! Item Details: Piece Code: LP Size: Width: 8 in Diameter 8" Height 1" Type: Pressed/Pat Gls, Depression Glass Country of Origin: Crafted In United States Status: Discontinued Piece Style: Art Deco Period: 1930s Material: GlassCare: These are very pretty and practical dishes, good for everyday use. It is recommended to hand-wash, no microwave to avoid clouding. Condition: Used (each item is inspected for quality and is guaranteed to be in excellent condition. In good, used condition with some signs of wear commensurate with age and use. No chips, no cracks. Some light scratching from silverware use. Policies: We do our best to identify items and their condition but are not experts in all areas. Please contact us prior to purchasing if you have questions or need additional photos. There are no returns. We pack and ship items carefully to avoid damage during shipment. We do our best to estimate prices for packing, shipping and insurance. We can, upon request, return excess for value greater than $2.00 to US customers. If items are broken during shipment, report it to seller withing 48 hours of receipt with photos of all items and the original packaging so that a claim can be filed. Background: Cobalt blue glass has a loyal following among glassware fans. The color is captivating, and demand remains steady. Some pieces can be quite high in price. The earliest known example of cobalt aluminate glass dates to a lump from about 2000 BC in ancient Mesopotamia. It was rare until the modern era. The process of making cobalt blue glass involves smelting cobalt oxide together with quartz and potassium carbonate. The smelt is Cobalt blue depression glass is a type of glassware that was produced in the United States and Canada during the Great Depression. It is often clear or colored translucent and was distributed free or at low cost. Depression glass has been highly collectible since the 1960s. Due to its popularity as a collectible, it is becoming more scarce on the open market. Rare pieces may sell for several hundred dollars. Some manufacturers continued to make popular patterns after World War II, or introduced similar patterns, which are also collectible. Multiple-piece place settings may be difficult to acquire.

Price: 48.4 USD

Location: Ithaca, New York

End Time: 2024-09-05T16:14:53.000Z

Shipping Cost: 21.2 USD