Georgian Lovebirds Green Depression Glass Plate
We just got more Federal Georgian green depression glass and got the first piece, this great lunch plate, listed tonight. I like Georgian because it’s a beautiful shade of green and the design with birds and flower baskets connected by swags is neat. It’s one of the patterns I look for and buy when it’s reasonable.
There are lots of patterns called “Georgian” and most have pressed designs of honeycombs. Federal’s Georgian is the only one I’m familiar with that has mold-etched brids and baskets.
We talked about misinformed concerns about reproduction Georgian Lovebirds depression glass in a previous post. Remember, this is one pattern that has not been reproduced (at least not as of June 2009) so don’t be worried about whether the pieces have Federal’s mark of an F in a shield.
Most Federal Georgian does not have the mark, which makes sense with the elaborate scroll design in the center of plates and bowls. Even most plain-centered piecs like cups and sherbets are not marked. We have saucers with and without the mark; it simply isn’t important. Remember back in the 1930s this glass was a give-away item, made cheaply enough to be premiums in bags of flour or at the movies. Glass manufacturers cranked depression glassware out in large quantities and didn’t worry about little things like perfection. You’ll find all sorts of small flaws like little bubbles and raised seams, although Federal’s seems a little nicer than some.
So enjoy this very special patterns and put those birds and flower baskets on your collection list!