Green Depression Glass Bowl - Paden City Glass

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This beautiful green Depression Glass bowl (or Elegant Glass bowl) was made by Paden City Glass in the early 1930s. It is from Paden City's #701 line. The Lotus Glass Company applied the beautiful gold overlay to the edges of the rolled rim. This style of bowl is often called a console bowl.

Many experts consider this glassware to be Elegant Glass instead of Depression Glass. The term "Depression Glass" refers to American glassware that was mass produced, inexpensive, and widely available. It was often given away as premiums or sold at dime stores. The more expensive glassware from the same time period is considered Elegant Glass.  Depression Glass and Elegant Glass can often be distinguished by the manufacturer.  However, some glassware made by Paden City is considered Depression Glass and other glassware is considered Elegant Glass, depending on the pattern.

Uranium compounds have been used to make glass yellow since about 1840. In the manufacturing process, they added a bit of copper sulfate to the batch of yellow and blue to make green. This depression glass bowl glows under a black light and is green. Uranium glass is often confused with vaseline glass.

Paden City Glass Manufacturing Company of Paden City, West Virginia, was founded by David Fisher. They manufactured popular etched tableware in over 20 different colors between 1916 and 1951. They produced both Depression Glass and Elegant Glass.

This beautiful green rolled rim glass bowl measures approximately 12" across and 2" tall.

This item is in excellent condition - no chips, cracks, or repairs with only minor wear to the gold overlay.

The last picture shows the bowl with the matching candleholders. This listing, however, is only for the bowl.

Item:  JS2003

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