There are a number of other colors and patterns to know when it comes to collectible fire king glass. Anchor hocking fireking glass marks 19401980 with pics. Jul 15, 2018 pam franscella shares her knowledge about jadeite glassware and the companies that made it. When joe keller and david ross introduced the first book ever written dedicated to jadite, it was met with critical and popular enthusiasm. Wish i ordered this book before i started collecting. Anchorhocking glass companys popular fireking r dinnerware and cookware were part of nearly every american home from the 1940s to the 1970s. Take it from california wildfire victim, brad messer, who said the only thing that survived the fire was my fireking file cabinetall the important papers, birth certificates, social security cards, passports inside the cabinet survived. Please pass the word on to your friends, perhaps they would like to see some of the collection. Fireking glass wows collectors with its milky hues and midcentury modern silhouettes. Pink anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware for. 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.
Fire king glass wows collectors with its milky hues and midcentury modern silhouettes. Firekings fire rated file cabinets are the ideal way to protect your vital documents from disaster. Fireking, also an anchorhocking trademark, refers to items made with lowexpansion borosilicate glass. Turquoise blue fire king picking trash and scrapping metal making a dollar find some stuff for the flea markets. Jaj pyrex baking set, clover leaf, daisy, gooseberry, snowflake, sprayware, weardale january 1960. The alice pattern was also made of fire king s popular jadeite glass. This floral fire king glassware pattern was produced from 1945 to 1949 in two very different colors. Guide aug 2002 by joe keller and david ross schiffer book for collectors. An information and price guide schiffer book for collectors with price guide. Candy dish anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware. The companys lines included not only dinnerware but also a plethora of glass kitchen items, breakfast sets, candy dishes, range sets, vases, and more. A collectors guide to anchor hockings fireking gla. 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. Get the best deal for anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware from the largest online selection at.
Trash picking scrap metal and some turquoise fire king coffee. There was a thicker version of fireking glassware produced for the restaurant. The pieces are beautifully photographed and each has a careful description. Could it be said that fireking is pyrex before pyrex. An information and price guide schiffer book for collectors with price guide keller, joe on.
Anchor hockings fire king identification price guide book ebay. So for someone just starting off in anchor hockingfire king collecting, or simply wondering what type of glassware a piece is because its a pretty or unusual pattern, this is the book for you. This colorful new book is an important edition to the fireking literature, and will be cherished by collectors everywhere. Get the best deals on clear anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware when you shop the largest online selection at. Anchor hocking 77896 fireking measuring cup, glass, 2cup. A collectors guide to anchor hockings fireking glassware, vol. The popularity of fire king s jadeite, an opaque green glass produced from the late1940s through the late1960s, got quite a bit of fuel from martha stewart in the mid1990s when a kitchen lined with this dinnerware and utilitarian kitchen glass first appeared in her magazine spreads. Get the best deals on orange anchor hocking fireking 40s. I never knew that fire king patterns came in something other than solids or pyrex lookalikesand i also never knew jadeite had different patterns. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. This book contains numerous rarities, never before shown, as well as common fireking that has been part of everyday life for over 50 years.
Over 2000 pieces of this highly collectible household glassware are illustrated in color, and current prices are given. Orange anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware for. A collectors guide to anchor hockings fireking glassware. Aug 01, 2006 unauthorized guide to fire king glasswares clements, monica lynn on. To delve into this type of collectible glassware more extensively, take a look at these books. Anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware for sale ebay. From the 1940s through 2000, anchor hocking glass corporation of lancaster, ohio, produced an extensive line of heat resistant oven glassware called fireking. In addition, these fire rated storage cabinets come in a variety of sizes and models, so youre guaranteed to find one thats perfect for your unique asset protection needs. It gives me an idea how much my fireking anchor hockingjadite glassware is worth. I had to do quite a bit of hunting to find out exactly what i had found.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Fire king is an anchor hocking brand of glassware similar to pyrex. Anchor hocking anchorwhite milk white at replacements, ltd. My glassware mostly fire king is almost ready for viewing. It was formerly made of low expansion borosilicate glass and ideal for oven use.
These oventotable favorites have oversize handles for. Get the best deals on orange anchor hocking fire king 40s. The alice pattern was also made of firekings popular jadeite glass. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Get the best deals on orange anchor hocking fire king 40s, 50s, 60s glassware when you shop the largest. Glassfire kingvintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. 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.
Unfollow fire king jadite to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Unauthorized guide to fireking glasswares clements, monica lynn on. Fire king glass is a pressed oven glass similar to pyrex. Buy period anchor hocking, fire king, pyrex, fiestaware, and other finer glassware, dinnerware, and ceramics on the collectics glass and kitchenware pages, or search the entire site for great antiques, collectibles, and crafts for every collector. Thankyou gene florence for writing such a wonderful guide book.
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. Find a collectors guide to anchor hockings fireking gla. The blue and white version as shown here was named vitrock. Get the best deals on pink anchor hocking fire king 40s, 50s, 60s glassware when you shop. Get the best deals on fire king peach luster when you shop the largest online selection at. Glass fire king vintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Get the best deals on orange anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware when you shop the largest. From the 1940s through 2000, anchor hocking glass corporation of lancaster, ohio, produced an extensive line of heat resistant oven glassware called fire king. Get the best deals on pink anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware when you shop. The thick tempered glass used for fire king glass bakeware heats evenly and promotes even browning. Find great deals on ebay for fire king dishes and fire king dinner plates. I found this beautiful piece marked fire king oven glass. Pam franscella shares her knowledge about jadeite glassware and the companies that made it.
Fire king by anchorhocking was first introduced in 1941 and continued until 2000. Trash picking scrap metal and some turquoise fire king coffee mugs making cash from the trash. Covering the years 1950 to 1970, this fascinating book provides a detailed look at the fire king pitchers and glasses produced by the venerable anchor hocking glass company, established in 1905 and still in business today. Portias page my glassware mostly fire king is almost. Currently it is made of tempered sodalimesilicate glass. Discover sizable fire protection and security with these unique, high performing fireking products. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Fire king philbe depression glass a bit of history. I will be on vacation for the next couple of weeks but am showing some of my collection today. While fire king isnt a highend collectible, some rarer pieces are worth a good deal of money. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Rarer blue azurite milk glass tableware is also shown.
According to a collectors guide to anchorhockings fireking glassware, volume 2, georges briard is a fictitious name chosen by artist and glassware designer jascha broido and his friend max wille. Mar 03, 2011 i found this beautiful piece marked fire king oven glass. While fireking isnt a highend collectible, some rarer pieces are worth a good deal of money. Clear anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware for. The fireking 2cup measuring cup from anchor hocking is constructed of clear, durable, heatresistant glass which is microwave, oven and dishwasher safe. Manufactured from the early 1940s to the 1970s by the anchor hocking company, this affordable collectible glassware can be found at thrift shops, flea markets, and yard sales at very reasonable prices. Fire king, anchor hocking glass corporations most famous brand, was originally made for cooking and serving food. The beautiful midcentury modern designs come in a variety of styles, colors, shapes and sizes. Fireking by anchorhocking was first introduced in 1941 and continued until 2000. Fireking, anchor hocking, 40s, 50s, 60s, glassware, glass. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Get the best deals on clear anchor hocking fire king 40s, 50s, 60s glassware when you shop the largest online selection at. Since its peak in the 1960s, it has become highly collectible for its nostalgia, colorful patterns, and practicality.
Get the best deals on clear anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Vintage vveuc book glassware 40s 50s 60s hard cover. Shopping for antiques trying to sell a book and looking for. Fireking is an anchor hocking brand of glassware similar to pyrex. This floral fireking glassware pattern was produced from 1945 to 1949 in two very different colors.
Fireking glass information from the glass encyclopedia. These oventotable favorites have oversize handles for easy carrying and decorative ridges around the outside. Anchor hockings fireking and more by gene florence. Fire king style kitchenware was made with durability in mind. All heat proof anchorhocking glassware is fireking marked or not.
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