Vintage Pink Depression Glass Platter, Hocking Old Colony Open Lace 5-Part Divided Serving Dish, 1930s Scalloped Lace Edge Relish Tray

Product Details

Brand: Hocking Glass Company (precursor to Anchor Hocking).
Note: Authentic Depression glass from this era was distributed without maker's marks.
Product Type: 5-Section Divided Platter / Relish Tray
Pattern: Old Colony (also widely known by collectors as "Open Lace" or "Lace Edge")
Shape: Oval with a heavy scalloped decorative rim
Components: 1 single structural glass platter integrated into 5 molded serving compartments (one central oval section, flanked by four outer segments radiating outward with starburst/ribbed patterns).
Dimensions: Approximately 12.75 inches long x 9.5 inches wide x 0.88 inches deep.
Weight: Approximately 1.85 lbs (0.85 kg) before packaging materials.
Material: Elegant pressed glass.
Color: Pastel pink/soft peach depression hue.
Model/Line Number: Line #15084-58 (historically designated as part of Hocking's "Colony" product suite).
Compatibility: Display piece or specialized cool-service server; NOT safe for modern microwaves, conventional ovens, or automated dishwashers.
Era: Great Depression Era (1930s).
When It Was Made: Manufactured between 1935 and 1938.
Origin: Made in the USA (Lancaster, Ohio).
Style: Classical / Elegant / Colonial Revival glassware.

Condition Profile

Condition Status: Pristine Vintage Condition
Condition Notes: Exceptional preservation for its age. Free from structural cracks, clouding, deep scratches, or repairs. Most importantly, the delicate cutout loops along the open lace rim are entirely intact with no fleabites or missing loops—a rare find given how easily this specific pattern chipped during everyday handling in the 20th century!

Add a touch of timeless, romantic elegance to your dining table or vintage collection with this stunning 1930s Pink Depression Glass 5-Section Divided Serving Platter. Crafted by the historic Hocking Glass Company during the height of the Depression era, this gorgeous oval dish features the highly coveted Old Colony pattern, instantly recognizable by its intricate, open-work lace scalloped border and rayed starburst base sections.

Divided meticulously into 5 sections, it serves as the ultimate functional statement piece for holiday relish spreads, charcuterie styling, fresh vegetable platters, or high-tea pastries.

Collectibility & Value Statement: The "Open Lace" collection remains one of the most sought-after series among Depression-ware collectors. Finding a large 5-part platter with the open loops completely unmarred is incredibly difficult. This piece has been lovingly preserved and is ready to be showcased on a hutch or put to work at your next garden party.

Key Features & Selling Points:

Stunning Optics: The glossy pastel-pink glass catches and refracts ambient light beautifully.Intact

Open Lace Border: The open cutout loops are famously fragile, but this example boasts a perfectly preserved rim.

Versatile Design: Perfect for hosting, serving visual crudités, or using as a vanity dresser organizer for perfumes and jewelry.

Care Instructions:

To protect its integrity and delicate luster, hand-wash only in warm water with mild dish soap. Avoid extreme thermal shock (do not place in hot microwaves or refrigerators).

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