An information and price guide schiffer book for collectors with price guide by joe keller aug 1, 2002. Pyrex, corelle and fire king flea market haul youtube. When joe keller and david ross introduced the first book ever written dedicated to jadite, it was met with critical and popular enthusiasm. You may have seen similar casserole dishes and loaf pans by the same name, with a brighter white background, like this one i sold four years ago. Anchorhocking glass companys popular firekingr dinnerware and.
If you would like to purchase a fireking reference book, please contact us. I looooove this pattern i like the fire king primrose pattern. Other nonfireking anchorhocking patterns, such as charm, are not heat proof. The diverse selection of fire king glassware over almost half a century includes many patterns.
The cook book is paperbacked and has 32 pages including the covers. Large sets, however, are a completely different story. China and dinnerware fire king vintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. The new green glass included restaurantware, a heavy, hardtofind collectors favorite. I just bought a fire king casserole dish on a chrome stand and a utility baking dish. Anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware for sale ebay. The titanic was a luxury british steamship that sank in the early hours of april 15, 1912 after striking an iceberg, leading to the deaths of more than 1,500 passengers and. Jadeite, also known as fire king jadeite, is a type of glass tableware made of jadegreen opaque milk glass, popular in the united states in the mid20th century. Pair of vintage georges briard casseroles these are gold spatter fire king glass dishes with metal and china covers in the persian gard. Fireking patterns to look for are jane ray, alice, charm and shell. 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. He changed his name to jascha yascha brojdo when he moved to chicago in 1937 to study at the art institute of chicago, where he earned his mfa. I only have 3 is part of fire king dishes first a dream.
We nuke our leftovers in blue bubble flat soup bowls. Find great deals on ebay for fire king dishes and fire king dinner plates. Fire king jadeite restaurant ware plate, vintage jadeite dishes plates dining, fire king. The large h over the small a mark is one of the most common misidentifications. Fireking primrose bakeware and dishes i love using mine for guests see those tumblers so rare. Georges briard glassware history and pattern recognition. Find great deals on ebay for fire king oven ware and oven fire king ware peach. Mcdonalds mug in anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware blue heaven dishes in anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware fire king jadeite berry bowl.
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. The secrets of a fire king by kim edwards, paperback barnes. It is centered more around short stories rather than one long story. T are also a couple of pages showing products that use anchor hocking glass. Common fire king mugs styles fireking is an anchor hocking brand of glassware similar to pyrex. Jakub brojdo was born in the ukraine and raised in poland. Fire king luster ware marigold peach luster 3 band and laurel patterns. Anchor hocking, primrose fire king replacements, ltd. Some ancient recipes, however, have miraculously stood the test of time and continue to be in wide use even to this day. The f in the shield is often identified as anchor hockings fire king. History of poultry dishes, history of chicken dishes. Vintage fire king jadeite philbe covered refrigerator dish. Fire king style kitchenware was made with durability in mind. Its available in pink, crystal, green, ice blue, and red in plates, tumblers, pitchers, and more.
The fire king line of of ovenproof borosilicate lowexpansion glassware that is. Apr 04, 2018 it is interesting to see how food preparation has evolved through history, from the paleolithic mans roast meat cooked over the open fire in shallow pits to the modern art of molecular gastronomy. Vintage fire king ivory glass dishes, a set for four of cups and saucers, 9 diameter plates, and one oval platter about 11 3. It comes in a variety of colors including gray, ivory, ivory white, jadeite and peach lustre. Patterns with solid glass colors are swirl shell 196576, sheaves of wheat laurel 195263. Fire king philbe depression glass a bit of history. They are almost like fables, each having a lesson to learn from. There was also a pink swirl pattern fired over white opaque glass. Anchor hocking, jade ite restaurant ware,older page 1.
Meilink safe moves manufacturing to new albany, indiana. Anchor hocking glass museum history of anchor hocking. Anchor hocking primrose fire king at replacements, ltd. According to the book florences ovenware from the 1920s to the present. Fireking glass is still in production, but older patterns are rare and collectible. I just bought a fireking casserole dish on a chrome stand and a utility baking dish. Mar 18, 2015 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. 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.
Fire king pattern names and dates of production on this site are from a collectors guide to anchor hockings fire king. Fire king antique china, antique dinnerware, vintage. The pages are firmly attached to the spine as well as the covers. Fire king could also be purchased at local grocery and hardware stores. 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. Unfollow fire king dishes to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I chose this book because it is different from what i typically read.
The span of recorded history is roughly 5,000 years, beginning with sumerian cuneiform script, the oldest discovered form of coherent writing from the protoliterate period around the 30th century bc. These were manufactured later by fire king in the 70s and usually are not marked on the bottom. Patterns with solid glass colors are swirlshell 196576, sheaves of wheat laurel 195263. Fire king antique china, antique dinnerware, vintage china. 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. Kim edwards has won numerous awards, including a whiting award and the nelson algren award and most recently the kentucky literary award for fiction. They have also written books on russel wright dinnerware, fireking, and delphite, all published by schiffer. 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. 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. Jadeite and azurite were both produced by anchor hocking.
The untold history of westeros and the game of thrones. The secrets of a fire king by kim edwards, paperback. Four vintage fire king casserole dishes in great condition. Vintage fire king dinnerware and glassware products were first produced by the. With its all inclusiveness and historical research it continues to be arguably the best book on fireking also. The vintage nesting bowls, produced by the anchor hocking company, are one of the most sought after collectible dishes of this type. Firekings fire rated file cabinets are the ideal way to protect your vital documents from disaster. The beautiful midcentury modern designs come in a variety of styles, colors, shapes and sizes. Jun 26, 2015 i have a set of fire king dishes white swirl with gold trim 15 cups 12 saucers 15 small fruit bowls 12 dinner plates 8 salad plates 11 soup bowls 4 serving platters 3 serving bowls creamer and sugar bowl they are marked.
Identification and value guide by gene florence, collector books, 2000. China and dinnerwarefire kingvintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. The secrets of a fire king involves thirteen short stories that are each impressive, but somewhat creepy. Fire king primrose pattern this is the main fk pattern i collect. 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. Rather, its a hearty soup made with lots of paprika and onions, beef sometimes mutton, potatoes, and csipetke pinched pasta. Get the best deals on anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware when you shop the largest online selection at. History of fire king jadeite jadeitejadite march 18, 2015. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Anchor hockings jadeite dinnerware by keith and uni marbutt, glass. One of the joys of fireking glassware is the fact that this is glass that so many of us can. This chicken soup is typically made in large 10 or 20gallon batches, cooked outdoors over a wood fire, and worked on by several people at once.
After surviving the depression, hocking glass merged with anchor cap and closure to become the anchor hocking company, as the name remains today. This collectible glassware comes in many colors and patterns. Fireking laurel gray sugar and cream set laurel leaf designed dinnerware was made from 19511965. A blue variety called azurite was also produced for several years. 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. The popularity of firekings 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. 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. Popular fireking jadeite bowls include the beaded mixing bowls and batter bowls, plus their coffee mugs, dishware, butter dishes, and more. The box is original and says royal chrome sheffield design gourmet ware.
Royal ruby glass by anchor hocking information and pictures. Vintage fire king glass jadite green swirl 6 mixing bowl new old. An information and price guide schiffer book for collectors with price guide. The companys lines included not only dinnerware but also a plethora of glass. Fiesta ware pieces you need in your kitchen a brief history of fiesta kitchen dishes. Set 2 anchor hocking fire king white milk glass chili soup cereal bowls cups 5. The emblem was used by the hazel atlas glass company and not anchor hocking. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Solid colors of fire king dishes, in addition to the renowned jadeite and. 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. Anchor hocking also produced baby bottles, cosmetic containers, ash trays and souvenir items from fire king glass. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Anchor hocking jade ite restaurant ware,older at replacements, ltd.
It is still being produced as of 2019, though no longer by corning. The secrets of a fire king by kim edwards goodreads. An ebay search for fire king glass will produce thousands of results for this. Anchor hocking glass company was established in 1905 and developed fire king jadeite, peach lustre, and innovative glass production techniques including new methods to make pressed glass in large quantities and low cost. Heres what anchor hockings depression glass is worth. Fire king jadeite bowls, mugs,cups, saucer,pour bowl. A short history of anchor hockings royal ruby glass with photos and links to shopping. Fireking patterns gallery vintage kitchen glass guide. The fire king pairs karr, a three thousand year old shapeshifter with a twist and soria, a maimed human with an innate gift for languages. Fireking glass information from the glass encyclopedia. Sure this is a site about pyrex, but in your quest for our favorite glasware youre sure to come across some fire king items. Fire king, anchor hocking glass corporations most famous brand, was originally made for cooking and serving food. Gulyas, or goulash, is the hungarian dish most people think they know. The diverse selection of fire king glassware over almost half a century includes many patterns that were used.
Oven fire king in cursive ware made in usa how would i go about trying to sell them and how much could i expect to get. Anchor hocking fireking glass marks 19401980 with pics. Could it be said that fireking is pyrex before pyrex. I had to do quite a bit of hunting to find out exactly what i had found.
This is the only book you should ever own on the subject of fireking dishes. I found this beautiful piece marked fire king oven glass. Through a number of strategic acquisitions, mergers and organic growth, fireking has evolved into an innovative leader in asset protection. Fireking is an anchor hocking brand of glassware similar to pyrex. These were manufactured later by fireking in the 70s and usually are not marked on the bottom. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. A guide to anchor hocking fire king from the 40s, 50s, and 60s.
She is the author of a collection of short stories, the secrets of a fire king, which was an alternate for the penhemingway award. Anchor hocking fireking 40s, 50s, 60s glassware for sale. This is a list of ancient dishes, foods and beverages that have been recorded as originating during ancient history. Set is in good condition with minimal wear to the gold trim. In addition to jadite joe keller and david ross actively deal in russel wright, fiesta, eva zeisel, hall, and luray. 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. Dec 26, 20 aqua atomic atomic star biscayne black blue blue heaven bouquet bouttenniere brown candle candleglow chanticleer dots fern fire fire king fireking fleurette floral flower flowers forget me not geometric gingham flowers glow gold gray green green meadow grey heaven honeysuckle hummingbird jadeite king kitchenaid leaf leaves meadow mod modern. Fire king glass is a pressed oven glass similar to pyrex.
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