South Florida Depression Glass Club Annual Vintage, Pottery & Dinnerware Show & Sale-
Saturday, 02/06/2016 – 02/07/2016 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center
1801 N.E. 6th Street,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
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Cost: $7.00

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Treasure Hunters from across the U.S. Make their way to South Florida for 2016 Annual Vintage Glass, Pottery and Dinnerware Show & Sale

South Florida Depression Glass Club Annual Vintage, Pottery & Dinnerware Show & Sale-
February 6-7, 2016 in Pompano Beach

POMPANO BEACH, Florida – It’s Back and with new found interests! The South Florida Depression Glass Club (SFDGC), one of the nation’s foremost groups of experts on all things vintage and Depression glass, announced today that tickets are now on sale for the Annual Vintage Glass, Pottery and Dinnerware Show and Sale. The two-day event, which kicks off on February 6-7, 2016 attracts collectors, vendors, dealers, designers and consumers from across the U.S. in search of the wildly popular and rare machine-pressed, tinted glassware , some of which was mass-produced in America during the Great Depression from the 1920s through the 1940s. Thanks to the new sparked interested of wedding planners and brides from all over the country started by design expert Martha Stewart & food guru Paula Deen when they both began highlighting these American treasures throughout 2015 in their magazines and TV shows – this year’s event is expected to be bigger than ever!

As Depression glass has grown in popularity, certain colors and patterns have become scarce and hard to find. The Annual Vintage Glass, Pottery and Dinnerware Show & Sale is known as the ultimate treasure hunt for collectors throughout seeking sought after designs, exquisite pieces and rarities that range in value from a few dollars to up to several hundred dollars. The glass, rich with historic significance, is displayed in well-appointed homes across the U.S. and recently has become a major trend in wedding décor used to add color, whimsy and a vintage feel.

“Whether you’re browsing Martha Stewart Living, Paula Deen’s Magazine or national bridal magazines, Depression era glass is at the forefront of décor and design trends,” said John Fiore, president of the SFDGC. He continues, “This mainstream interest brings people from across the U.S. to South Florida each year for our event. Since 1974, our event has quietly grown to be a major destination for collectors and consumers on the hunt for these American treasures.
People come not only for a great time, but also to learn from the South Florida Depression Glass Club’s experts and gain a deeper understanding and broader knowledge of Depression glass collecting.”

This year’s show and sale will feature free seminars, door prizes, glass identification, appearances by invited local celebrities and elected officials, a display curated by the South Florida Depression Glass Club and much more. The family-friendly event offers activities for all ages, and an opportunity to celebrate this year’s theme, “Made in America.”The Annual Vintage Glass, Pottery and Dinnerware Show & Sale will be held at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center located at 1801 N.E. 6th Street in Pompano Beach. Doors will open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 6 and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7. General admission is $7.00. Parking is free. This year’s sponsors include National Cambridge Collectors Society, The Stretch Glass Society and Make It Happen PR.

For information about the show, to purchase tickets and discount tickets contact: Pam Pellish at showinfo@sfdgc.com To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Tandy Weems at tandy@makeithappenpr.com

About the South Florida Depression Glass Club

Founded in 1970, the South Florida Depression Glass Club is committed to promoting awareness and appreciation of American Depression era glassware and Depression glass collecting as a hobby or investment. The organization sponsors have produced their “standing room only” Show and Sale each year since 1974. It continues to be one of the nation’s highest anticipated and most popular Depression glass club events. More information is available at www.sfdgc.com.

About Depression Glass

Depression glass is clear or colored translucent glassware that was distributed free, or at low cost, in the United States and Canada around the time of the Great Depression. The Quaker Oats Company, and other food manufacturers and distributors, put a piece of glassware in boxes of food, as an incentive to purchase. Movie theaters and businesses would hand out a piece simply for coming in the door. Most of this glassware was made in the Ohio River Valley of the United States, where access to raw materials and power made manufacturing inexpensive in the first half of the twentieth century. More than twenty manufacturers made more than 100 patterns, and entire dinner sets were made in some patterns. Common colors are clear (crystal), pink, pale blue, green, and amber. Depression Glass has been highly collectible since the 1960s. Due to its popularity, Depression Glass is becoming more scarce on the open market. Rare pieces that were once handed out free may now sell for several hundred dollars. Some manufacturers continued to make popular patterns after World War II, or introduced similar patterns, which are also collectible. Popular and expensive patterns and pieces have been reproduced, and reproductions are still being made today.

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Editor’s Note: Images can be downloaded at:

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Martha Stewart Features Depression Glass On Show:
http://www.marthastewart.com/976224/depression-era-glassware

http://www.marthastewart.com/265485/depression-and-mercury-glass

Laura Plimpton’s (Martha Stewart’s sister) Shows Depression Glass Collection
http://www.marthastewart.com/911812/laura-plimptons-depression-glass-collection