Elegant glass is high quality glassware created in the United States during the Depression Era.
[1] Shades of red, blue, green, amber, yellow, smoke, amethyst, and pink were produced.
The normal flaws found in pressed glass – straw marks, raised seams, etc.
It was offered as an alternative to china and crystal which were still imported due to manufacturing costs and were incredibly expensive.
[1] Elegant glass patterns had a wide range of items available including: Tableware included plates, bowls, platters, sherbets, salt and pepper shakers, compotes, creamers, sugar bowls, epergnes, mayonnaise bowls, place holders, baskets, candy dishes, cruets, bells, candlesticks, cheese stands, bread and butter plates, baskets, bon bon trays, jam/jelly jars, tidbit trays, nut dishes, celery dishes, pickle dishes, lamps, cracker jars, oil and vinegar bottles, marmalade jars, and vases.