Pink Depression glass teacups match saucers/plates Sharon cabbage rose vintage

Name: Pink Depression glass teacups match saucers/plates Sharon cabbage rose vintage
Brand: Federal Glass Company
SKU: 336763627645
Price: 260.00 USD
Availability: InStock

USD 260.00

Condition: Used

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View Pink Depression glass teacups match saucers/plates Sharon cabbage rose vintage with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Romantic Floral Realism: The dominant feature is the embossed"Cabbage Rose" motif. This style focused on stylized, lush, multi-petaled open roses and thick trailing briar vines, bringing a softer, organic, and traditional romantic aesthetic to the dining table. This is a collection of vintage pink Depression glass teacups and matching saucers/plates in the iconic "Sharon" (or Cabbage Rose) pattern, manufactured by the Federal Glass Company between 1935 and 1939 . Description The Pattern: Universally known to collectors as "Sharon" or "Cabbage Rose" due to the large, deeply embossed clusters of open roses, detailed leaves, and stylized flower buds wrapping around the glass bodies and plate rims. Inventory Count: The collection consists of 26 total pieces : 12 Teacups: Rounded loop handles with subtle structural ridges stacked in three rows. 7 Saucers (Right Stack): Small matching plates featuring a wide central indentation ring to nest the teacup bases securely. 7 Small Dessert/Bread Plates (Left Stack): Slightly larger matching floral plates. Material & Color: Pressed pink soda-lime glass with high clarity and a distinct, soft translucent rosy-pink tint. This is a collection of vintage pink Depression glass teacups and matching saucers/plates in the iconic "Sharon" (or Cabbage Rose) pattern, manufactured by the Federal Glass Company between 1935 and 1939 . The style of this Federal Glass "Sharon" collection is Floral Depression Glass with a strong Late Art Deco / Streamline Moderne structural influence. Key Stylistic Elements Romantic Floral Realism: The dominant feature is the embossed "Cabbage Rose" motif. This style focused on stylized, lush, multi-petaled open roses and thick trailing briar vines, bringing a softer, organic, and traditional romantic aesthetic to the dining table. Art Deco Panel Ribboning: While the pattern features organic flowers, the cups and plates use clean horizontal and vertical paneled banding along the rims. This structural paneling anchors the floral motif firmly in the 1930s Art Deco movement, which favored symmetry and machine-age lines. Depression-Era Pastel Comfort: The soft, translucent pink coloration is central to the style of the period. It was designed to maximize light refraction across the table, creating an illusion of high-end elegance using affordable mass-produced glassware. Pink Depression glass is a machine‑pressed colored glass produced between 1920–1940 , sold inexpensively during the Great Depression. It was often given away as premiums —in cereal boxes, movie theaters, and department stores—to encourage customer loyalty. Key characteristics: Translucent pink color ranging from pale rose to deeper salmon Pressed patterns created in molds, often with floral or geometric motifs Lightweight construction compared to later mid‑century glass Mass‑market production by companies like Hocking, Federal, Jeannette, MacBeth‑Evans ✦ Why Collectors Love It Collectors value pink Depression glass for its: Historical significance — everyday glassware from a difficult era Distinctive patterns — Cherry Blossom, Madrid, Princess, American Sweetheart Display appeal — the pink color photographs beautifully and shows well in cabinets Mix‑and‑match versatility — pieces from different patterns often coordinate visually Color Characteristics Soft translucent pink ranging from pale rose to deeper salmon Color is integral , not painted — created by adding metallic salts during production Slight variations in tone are normal due to early mass‑production methods 🪞 Pattern & Design Features Pressed patterns made in molds, often floral, geometric, or scroll work Popular motifs include Cherry Blossom , Princess , Madrid , American Sweetheart Many patterns have distinct borders , scalloped edges, or radiating center designs 🥣 Shape & Form Details Lightweight construction — thinner than mid‑century glass Common forms: Teacups with rounded handles Saucers with shallow wells Luncheon plates, salad plates, and serving plates Slight mold seams are typical and not considered defects 🏭 Manufacturing Traits Mass‑produced by companies like Hocking, Federal, Jeannette, MacBeth‑Evans Mold lines, tiny bubbles, and minor inconsistencies are normal Produced between 1920–1940 , often given away as promotional items Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Kitchen & Home › Dinnerware & Serveware › Cups & Saucers. Brand: Federal Glass Company.