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Gay fad purchased blanks from hazel atlas, federal and west virginia specialty glass company and did hand painting andor silk screening on these blanks. Fire king philbe depression glass a bit of history i found this beautiful piece marked fire king oven glass. In bafoussam cameroon vietnam jongmin so waders forte corpulence meaning longina letra cancion una brizna. Logos for editorial use are suitable to illustrate news articles, but are not cleared for commercial use. Identification and value guide by gene florence, collector books, 2000. T are also a couple of pages showing products that use anchor hocking glass. An identification and price guide also by joe keller and david ross schiffer books. Do you have any information on gay fad studio, lancaster, oh, a company which hand decorated glassware from 194562. Could it be said that fireking is pyrex before pyrex. The history of boopie by anchor hocking our pastimes. Anchor hocking, primrose fire king replacements, ltd.

Royal ruby glass by anchor hocking information and pictures. Anchor hockings jadeite dinnerware by keith and uni marbutt, glass. If you would like to purchase a fire king reference book, please contact us. Anchor hocking fireking glass marks 19401980 with pics. This book has many great old recipes but also included in the pages is a two page centerfold showing all the sapphire blue baking dishes made in the fire king line at the time.

So our refrigerator dish was decorated by the washington co. Anchor hocking glass museum history of anchor hocking. Fireking glass information from the glass encyclopedia. Fire king by anchorhocking was first introduced in 1941 and continued until 2000. Over 2000 pieces of the anchor hocking glass companys popular fire king dinnerware and cookware are illustrated in color, and current prices are given. We nuke our leftovers in blue bubble flat soup bowls. The companys lines included not only dinnerware but also a plethora of glass. Fire king history back in the 1940s through the 1950s when the sky king adventure series was on the radio and television, you may be surprised to know he wasnt the king of the house, that title was reserved for fire king. How to tell new from old jadeite good to know if buying. Fireking has achieved a position of market leadership in the asset protection industry and the brands under the fireking name have since become synonymous with cash management and vital records protection. Fire king jadeite jadite swirl mixing bowls set of 4. Solid colors of fire king dishes, in addition to the renowned jadeite and sapphire, include forest green, royal ruby, azurite pale blue, ivory, milk white, turquoise, ivory white, and roseite creamy pink. Learn how to tell a mckee from a jeannette or fire king.

This collectible glassware comes in many colors and patterns. Fire king, a brand of glass made by anchor hocking from 1940 through 1976 is readily associated with many different colors of dinnerware and kitchenware including jadeite and sapphire blue. Kitchenware in other materials, such as aluminum canisters and bread containers, were produced in the mid20th century in the same shade of jadeite green, to match the glassware. Common fireking glassware patterns the spruce crafts. Best pyrex display ideas on vintage kitchenware, vintage dishes, vintage. Vintage fire king dinnerware and glassware products were first produced by the. It was formerly made of low expansion borosilicate glass and ideal for oven use. Vintage jadeite promotional piece half and half check out these photos of pyrex in action. According to a collectors guide to anchorhockings fire king glassware, volume 2, georges briard is a fictitious name chosen by artist and glassware designer jascha broido and. From beginner to expert guide everything you need to know about s new fire. The beautiful midcentury modern designs come in a variety of styles, colors, shapes and sizes. Vintage fire king jadeite swirl green oven ware mixing bowl 8. I had to do quite a bit of hunting to find out exactly what i had found.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Fireking patterns gallery vintage kitchen glass guide. Trash picking scrap metal and some turquoise fire king coffee mugs making cash. The diverse selection of fire king glassware over almost half a century includes many patterns that. China and dinnerware fire king vintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. The bathrooms include one of the best hotels branded amenities, including a bathrobe and slippers. Set 2 anchor hocking fire king white milk glass chili soup cereal bowls cups 5. Do you have any information on gay fad studio, lancaster. Made in lancaster, ohio, from 1942 until 1976, the distinctive heatproof glassware is still in demand in part thanks to martha stewart, who filled her gleaming kitchen with fire king jadeite in the 1990s. Logos database editorial logos view complete details of fire king logo and pictures of fire king logos. Anchor hocking was founded in 1905 by isaac collins and 6 of his friends when they raised money to buy the lancaster carbon company in lancaster, ohio out of receivership. This is the only book you should ever own on the subject of fireking dishes.

Anchor hocking corporation entered the lighting field in september 1970 with the purchase of phoenix glass company in monaca, pennsylvania. View complete details of fire king logo and pictures of fire king logos. By that time, anchor hocking glassware was being produced by machines that could mold and press pieces at 90 or more items a minute. Fireking is an anchor hocking brand of glassware similar to pyrex.

Anchor hockings fireking and more by cathy florence and gene florence. Anchor hocking also produced baby bottles, cosmetic containers, ash trays and souvenir items from fire king glass. Women and family rooms are also available in some floors at the retaj al rayyan doha islamic hotel. Other nonfireking anchorhocking patterns, such as charm, are not heat proof. Through a number of strategic acquisitions, mergers and organic growth, fireking has evolved into an innovative leader in asset protection. The fire king line of of ovenproof borosilicate lowexpansion glassware that is. I have a 2 qt fire king casserole dish with a silver signature on the lid marked georges briard. Fire king style kitchenware was made with durability in mind. Anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware for sale ebay. Heres a great identification book for those occasions, loaded with shelves of pictured fire king mixing bowls, mugs, and other items, along with patterns facts and prices. The anchor hocking symbol of an h with an anchor was also used.

Be sure to verify that milk glass with a hobnail or grapevine pattern is an anchor hocking piece, since other companies made similar patterns. No matter how you spell it, j adeite is that gorgeous green milk glass found in old homes, estate sales, flea markets and antique malls all over the u. To delve into this type of collectible glassware more extensively, take a look at these books. Pam franscella shares her knowledge about jadeite glassware and the companies that made it. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.

Over 2000 pieces of this highly collectible household glassware are illustrated in color, and current prices are given. The rakow research librarys digitized collection of pyrex advertisements and trade catalogs. Sure this is a site about pyrex, but in your quest for our favorite glasware youre sure to come across some fire king items. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Once little more than a minuscule pearl fishing village, doha, qatars capital and largest city, has emerged to become one of the pearls of the middle east. Berwick or boopie glassware was produced by the anchor hocking glass corporation for almost three decades, from the 1950s to the 1970s. Fire king philbe depression glass a bit of history. The company branded their new line of classicamerican glassware pieces as fire king, thus solidified their name in the history books as a contender for the kitchenware demographic. These informative books were used as sources for parts of this article. How to identify anchor hocking glassware our pastimes. First created in the 1930s, jadeite is used for all types of things, but most commonly dishware and kitchenware. New listing vintage fire king white milk glass red colonial band mixing batter bowl pitcher. Dont expect to amass a huge set of dishes in this pattern, as it only featured cups, saucers, and plates when new.

Fireking logo anchor hocking llc logos logos database. An identification and price guide by joe keller and david ross schiffer books, and jadite. Al maiz restaurant is elegantly decorated to reflect the rich history. Get the best deal for anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware from the largest online selection at. Fireking, anchor hocking, 40s, 50s, 60s, glassware, glass. Boopie stemware has a row of marblelike beads encircling the outer edge of. However, our refrigerator dish is one of the pieces shown in that coupon book. Turn the glassware over and look for the words fire king, anchor hocking or a combination of both. It is one of the most rapidlydeveloping cities on the persian gulf, akin to the development seen in nearby dubai and abu dhabi, and is aiming to become a centre of international trade and travel.

History of fire king jadeite jadeitejadite march 18, 2015 jadeite has a rich history and has been manufactured by several companies in the united states, each company having their own style, opacity and shade of green and is known by several names one of which is jadeite also known as fire king. Fireking glass is still in production, but older patterns are rare and collectible. Anchor hockings fireking and more by gene florence. The circular bottom mark on our dish says fire king ovenware, made in u. Anchor hocking primrose fire king at replacements, ltd. A collectors guide to anchor hockings fire king glassware, by garry and dale kilgo and jerry and gail wilkins fireking solid glass colors come in jadeite, burgundy, roseite. Unfollow fire king dishes to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jeannette glassware was a united states manufacturer of green milk glass tableware similar in appearance to jadeite fire king.

Fire king glass wows collectors with its milky hues and midcentury modern silhouettes. Fire king, oven ware bowls, moms green bowls youtube. Anchorhocking glass companys popular fireking r dinnerware and cookware were part of nearly every american home from the 1940s to the 1970s. Vintage lot of 2 fire king jadeite restuarant bowls. There are a number of other colors and patterns to know when it comes to collectible fire king glass. Fire king antique china, antique dinnerware, vintage. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware for sale.