A vintage yellow-tinted glass flower frog is a lovely and collectible piece of floral history 🌼 Here’s what to know so you can identify it, date it, and understand its value.
🌸 What Is a Glass Flower Frog?
A flower frog is a vase insert used to hold flower stems in place for arranging. Glass frogs were especially popular from the 1910s–1940s.
Yellow-tinted ones are less common than clear or green, which makes them extra appealing to collectors.
💛 Why the Yellow Tint Matters
That soft yellow color usually comes from:
- Selenium or sulfur additives used in early glassmaking
- Sometimes from aging of clear glass over decades
The tint is intentional or period-correct, not damage.
🕰️ Common Vintage Features
Look for these clues:
- Heavy weight for its size
- Smooth pontil mark or ground base
- Daisy, pinwheel, honeycomb, or dome hole patterns
- No modern mold seams or logos
Popular vintage makers include:
- Cambridge Glass
- Fostoria
- Tiffin
- Heisey
(many were unmarked)
💰 Value Range (General)
Condition and pattern matter most.
- Simple yellow glass frog: $20–40
- Decorative or rare hole pattern: $40–80
- Large, heavy, or unusual shapes: $80–150+
Chips, cracks, or cloudiness lower value.
🧼 Care Tips
- Hand-wash only (no dishwasher)
- Avoid sudden temperature changes
- Store wrapped to prevent edge chips
🌼 Styling Ideas
- Use with short-stem flowers or wildflowers
- Display solo as a glass object
- Pair with a clear or milk-glass vase for contrast
If you want, you can tell me:
- The shape (round, dome, block)
- Approximate size
- Hole pattern (daisy, grid, spiral)
…and I can help narrow down the maker or age more precisely.
