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A pair of elegant depression-era glasses crafted from rose-pink colored glass, featuring the intricate 'June' etch pattern from the Tiffin Glass Company (circa 1930s). The set includes one wide-bowl champagne/tall sherbet glass and one narrow-bowl wine goblet or water glass. Each piece exhibits a delicate wheel-etched design consisting of cascading floral sprigs, leaves, and horizontal banding that encircles the upper portion of the vessel. The stems are blown and feature a distinctive elongated teardrop shape with a faceted or wafer-style connector near the bowl, tapering down to a flat, circular base with a slight upward curve. The color is a soft, translucent salmon-pink typical of the period's 'Elegant' glass lines, which were fire-polished for a smooth, high-quality finish unlike mass-produced pressed depression glass. The condition appears excellent with good clarity, sharp etching, and no visible chips, cracks, or heavy clouding. There are no visible maker's marks, as these pieces were originally identified by their unique pattern and paper labels. These exemplify the high-end craftsmanship of the early 20th-century American glass industry.

I have examined the digital images and descriptions provided for a pair of Tiffin Glass Company 'June' etch stemware pieces in pink. The set consists of one 6-ounce champagne/tall sherbet and one water goblet. My visual assessment confirms the pieces display the characteristic 'Elegant' glass hallmarks: fire-polished rims, superior clarity, and the intricate 'June' needle-etch pattern (originally introduced in the late 1920s). The rose or 'Pink No. 2' coloration is consistent with Tiffin’s production period. From these images, the condition appears excellent with no visible sickness or chips. The 'June' pattern remains one of the most sought-after Tiffin designs due to its complex floral swags. However, the market for depression-era stemware has leveled; while pink remains the most desirable color, individual stems are currently valued lower than complete sets of 8 or 12. Comparables for individual pink June stems suggest a retail value of $30-$45 per glass depending on the specific bowl shape. Limitations: Authentication from images alone cannot detect 'flea bites' on the base, internal stress fractures, or subtle mineral cloudiness (glass disease) that only becomes apparent under specific lighting or physical touch. A full authentication would require tactile inspection of the stem-to-bowl joints and a UV light test to confirm the glass composition matches the 1930s Tiffin recipe. Provenance showing original purchase or family history would further solidify value for insurance purposes.