Many people carry affectionate memories of the beautiful cobalt blue glassware in their parent or grandparents homes while growing up. Whether you were fascinated by cobalt blue glassware as a child, spending hours watching the sun shine through it, or you discovered the lovely treasures as an adult, you will find that collecting cobalt blue glassware can be very rewarding. Cobalt blue glassware collectibles can be readily found both oline and in traditional stores and can be cheap, o expensive.

Depression Era Glass

Most often glassware found in the antique store, is Depression era glass. Glass dishes were often made in a variety of bright colors during that period in time. There is a large variety of blue sets to be collected. For lovers of Depression era cobalt blue glassware the name to search for is the Hazel Atlas Co.

Hazel Atlas manufactured two of the most popular patterns, the Modertone and Royal Lace. The Modertone blue glassware is simple with bands of texture around the entire piece. This glassware is simple, elegant, and brings a touch of art deco to your collection. Royal Lace has a more embellished look with a medallion style pattern raised on the pieces. Of the two patterns, Royal Lace is far more difficult to find and therefore much more expensive.

While these two patterns use texture for design, Hazel Atlas cobalt blue glassware can also be found decorated with white decals. Designs include sailboats, skiers, dancers, and fish. One very popular style with white decals is the Shirley Temple set; however, this pattern was very often reproduced. Before embarking on a collection of Hazel Atlas Shirley Temple glass, make sure you know that you are purchasing the original and not a cheaply made replica. The popularity of cobalt blue glassware extended beyond dishware to include mixing bowls, refrigerator dishes, and sets of canisters. These additional items are very difficult to find as they are quite rare.

Reproductions and Modern Glass

To begin a collection of the less expensive glassware, you might want to start with vintage bottles or miniature vases. You may want to collect reproductions as well. Many are as lovely as the authentic pieces and easier to find. Besides the Shirley Temple set, there are water decanter sets and children s dishes in Depression era styles.

Modern glass is also available in cobalt blue at modern glass prices. Wine and water glasses are available in blue bottles as are perfumes and other items. A collection of blue bottles looks just as good on a sunny windowsill as the rarest of cobalt blue glassware.

Corning Spring Blossom 3" 6 Oz Glassware Juice (NO TRIM)

Corning Spring Blossom 3" 6 Oz Glassware Juice (NO TRIM) Corning Spring Blossom is a versatile pattern that will work with a wide range of decors. Other serving and accessory pieces may be available, complete (or start) your pattern today!