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Fire King
For decades, Fire-King glass was ubiquitous in America. It was sold widely and inexpensively, given out as freebies with tea or flour purchases, and used in restaurants. It was so common that its booming popularity on today’s collectibles market slightly unnerves people who still remember buying their dinnerware sets at the local hardware store for a few dollars.
Fire-King is a form of Depression glass made by the Anchor Hocking Company of Ohio from the early 1940s until 1976. Its initial claim to fame was its suitability for oven-to-tabletop use. Most patterns were very plain, but were offered in a vast range of colors, including Azur-ite (blue), Jade-ite (pale green), forest green, red, white, pink, ivory, and clear. Some patterns featured flowers or fruit. The company produced versions of hobnail and pressed “cut” glass as well.
Today, Fire-King glass seems uniquely American: simple, unassuming, beautiful. The renewed interest in its charm is widely attributed to two sources: style maven Martha Stewart, and beginning collectors. Fire-King is still common, so shy away from pieces that are chipped, cracked, or have lost their surface sheen because of microwave use or harsh detergents. Most, but not all, pieces are clearly marked “Fire-King.” And because most patterns came with a large array of pieces, including egg cups, relish dishes, and other specialty serving items, Fire-King collecting can also make for a good, long, rewarding hunt. If you have an antiquing hunt story let us know. Especially about the Fire-King.
Fire-King is a form of Depression glass made by the Anchor Hocking Company of Ohio from the early 1940s until 1976. Its initial claim to fame was its suitability for oven-to-tabletop use. Most patterns were very plain, but were offered in a vast range of colors, including Azur-ite (blue), Jade-ite (pale green), forest green, red, white, pink, ivory, and clear. Some patterns featured flowers or fruit. The company produced versions of hobnail and pressed “cut” glass as well.
Today, Fire-King glass seems uniquely American: simple, unassuming, beautiful. The renewed interest in its charm is widely attributed to two sources: style maven Martha Stewart, and beginning collectors. Fire-King is still common, so shy away from pieces that are chipped, cracked, or have lost their surface sheen because of microwave use or harsh detergents. Most, but not all, pieces are clearly marked “Fire-King.” And because most patterns came with a large array of pieces, including egg cups, relish dishes, and other specialty serving items, Fire-King collecting can also make for a good, long, rewarding hunt. If you have an antiquing hunt story let us know. Especially about the Fire-King.
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Fire King is being reproduced in great quantities, especially kitchen items in jadite. Beware! Even Martha Stewart has reproduced many items. It's beautiful stuff, but if you want the real thing you need to study and learn.
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