Age of the Piece In general, older milk glass is more valuable than vintage pieces from the 1960s. According to Collectors Weekly, some of the most valuable milk glass is from France and was made in the 19th century. American-made milk glass from the late 1800s is also among the most valuable.

When did milk glass become popular?

A brief history… Milk glass was produced around 300 years before it reached the height of its popularity, which began around 1870 and lasted through the early 20th century.

When was the milk glass era?

The high point in popularity of milk glass was probably the late 1880s and 1890s, and into the first few years of the 20th century.

Can you drink out of milk glass?

- The milk glass can still have lead in it, though it is probably inert. Scratches and wearing down of the glass by acidic foods may cause lead to leach out, however. - At-home lead tests are available, but they only test paint accurately, not the milk glass.

Is milk glass still made today?

Most milk glass is a classic, pure white. Its a beautiful neutral that goes with any type of dishes or decor. As long as these shades are opaque and made during the milk glass era, they are still considered milk glass.

Is it safe to eat off of Depression glass?

The answers from people who sell and collect depression glass is that it is safe; they mention uranium in some colors, arsenic in others…but its safe they say because its a tiny amount, its bound up in the matrix of the glass, and so forth.