Mayfair "Open Rose" Depression Glass Value
Estimated value · from sold prices
$15 – $3,000
Indicative educational range — not a formal appraisal.
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Mayfair ("Open Rose") is one of the most collected Depression-glass patterns, and color drives almost everything. Common pink pieces sell for about $15–$80, but blue Mayfair — the most coveted color — reaches into the hundreds, and rare forms like the blue cookie jar or footed tumblers can reach the low thousands. Yellow and green are scarce and priced accordingly. Condition matters a lot: rim, foot and handle chips cut value 50–80%. Reproductions exist in popular Mayfair pieces, so matching the exact color, mold detail and form against a pattern guide is essential before valuing.
What drives the value
Color
Blue is the most valuable, then pink; yellow and green are scarce.
Form & rarity
Cookie jars and footed tumblers in blue are the apex; common plates are modest.
Condition & repros
Chips slash value; reproductions exist in popular pieces — verify color and mold.
Typical sold price ranges
Value swings enormously by color and form — a common pink plate and a blue cookie jar are worlds apart. Confirm color, form and authenticity (repros exist) before valuing.
Care & conservation
Inspect rims, feet and handles for chips in good light; beware reproductions.
Frequently asked
Which Mayfair color is most valuable?
Blue is the most coveted, followed by pink; yellow and green are scarcer. The blue cookie jar and footed tumblers are the standout pieces.
Are there fake Mayfair pieces?
Yes — popular Mayfair forms have been reproduced. Compare the exact color tone and mold detail to a Depression-glass pattern guide before buying at a premium.