Anchorhocking glass companys popular firekingr dinnerware and cookware were part of nearly every american home from the 1940s to the 1970s. Popular lines include royal ruby line and the milk glass and jadeite styles that were produced under the companys fire king. King philips warone of americas first and costliest warsbegan in 1675 as an indian raid on several farms in plymouth colony, but quickly escalated into a fullscale war engulfing all of southern new england. Fire king was originally produced in the 1940s for everyday use, rather than display. The f in the shield is often identified as anchor hockings fire king. Fire king philbe depression glass a bit of history. The newer fireking items are stamped with the words fireking 2000. The color is the same, but the shapes are different. Find books like the fire king from the worlds largest community of readers. There are a number of other colors and patterns to know when it comes to collectible fire king glass. Mug blue vintage original anchor hocking 40s, 50s, 60s. Goodreads members who liked the fire king also liked.
The use of fire in the forests of the united states has come full cycle. It was formerly made of low expansion borosilicate glass and ideal for oven use. On the bottom of mine you can read looking down into the bowl fire king. At once an indepth history of this pivotal war and a guide to the historical sites where the ambushes, raids, and battles took place, king philips war expands our understanding of. Get fresh etsy trends and unique gift ideas delivered right to your inbox. Anchor hocking glass museum history of anchor hocking. The newer fire king pieces have been made from new molds and are not the same as the older fire king. Philbe depression glass fire king oven glass fruit cup. Fire king oven glass and oven wear was made in the same light blue named sapphire blue and other colors, green, pink and clear in the 1940s and 1950s. Youll thrill to our lavish collection of the best fire department history books, which detail the struggles of various city and. There are a number of other colors and patterns to know when it comes to collectible fireking glass. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. And dont forget the highly sought after fireking jadeite ball jug, which first debuted in the 1940s and can go for hundreds of dollars today. Edwards skill is relentless as she catapults the reader into each.
Anchor hocking first came into existence when isaac j. I am continually rescuing them from the dishwasher and washing them by hand. My biggest problem is that my husband keeps trying to put them into the dishwasher he really is trying to help out. Glassfire kingvintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Although the first picture shows many bowls, you are getting 1 one bowl. A pair of vintage fire king refrigerator jars with lids cover in sapphire blue color and with the embossed philbe pattern.
Philbe sapphire depression glass replacements by anchor. The secrets of a fire king is one of 14 well crafted stories told with brisk assurance,mostly from a first person perspective. Currently it is made of tempered sodalimesilicate glass. Fire king could also be purchased at local grocery and hardware stores. I also have a collection of fire king sapphire blue philbe pieces. 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. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Philbe and jadeite became the signature patterns of anchor hocking fire king glass. With more pictures than the majority of his volumes this book is a useful addition for fireking collectors. In 2000 fire king was rereleased by anchor hocking in jadeite.
Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. First created in the 1930s, jadeite is used for all types of things, but most commonly dishware and kitchenware. Clicking on the thumbnail picture of any item gives you a larger picture of that item. Fire king jadeite philbe refrigerator dish lid only.
Kilgo and wilkins also publish the fireking news, a quarterly newsletter about fireking. Vintage fire king sapphire blue philbe refrigerator jar. Despite a uniformity of length and style and definate thematic similarities, all of the stories describe wildly different and unusual circumstances. 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. Included are the popular jadite and opaque blue lines, as well as the eagerly collected ivory, firedon colors, and transparent lines. 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. The beautiful midcentury modern designs come in a variety of styles, colors, shapes and sizes. A brief history of book burning, from the printing press to internet archives as long as there have been books, people have burned thembut over the years, the motivation has changed. Mar 24, 2011 fire king philbe depression glass a bit of history i found this beautiful piece marked fire king oven glass. Aug 31, 2017 a brief history of book burning, from the printing press to internet archives as long as there have been books, people have burned thembut over the years, the motivation has changed.
Fire king is an anchor hocking brand of glassware similar to pyrex. Find great deals on ebay for fire king blue and fire king turquoise. Offered for sale is 1 one fire king jadeite restaurant ware g300, 15 ounce beaded rim cereal bowl. The fire king line includes bowls, casseroles, cups, plates, serving platters, creamers, vases and more. To order an item from hummingbird hill antiques, just click on the add to cart button. Schultz is the chairman of an information logistics company.
Get the best deals on fire king philbe when you shop the largest online selection at. Fire king glass is a pressed oven glass similar to pyrex. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. At first it was produced in clear glass, then later as sapphire blue and in jadite and ivory colors. Today, fireking is an affordable collectible found in antique stores, garage sales and op shops, as well as on the internet. The pieces have been made from new molds and are not the same as the older fire king items. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. Now largely forgotten, the massacres of 1675 to 1676, known as king philips war, ended the harmonious relations that had existed between native americans and the.
Anchor hockings fireking and more by gene florence. At the time of this writing, i have 21 available for sale with this back stamp. Over 2000 pieces of this highly collectible household glassware are illustrated in color, and current prices are given. Early settlers found indians using fire in virgin pine stands and adopted the practice themselves to provide better access, improve hunting, and to get rid of brush and timber so they could farm. The more than 200 color photographs and the listings of. 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.
Collins, a native of salisbury, maryland, had been working in the decorating. Common fireking glassware patterns the spruce crafts. I had to do quite a bit of hunting to find out exactly what i had found. The two book also have some slightly different photos. The original fireking ball jug was made in the patterns target also called bullseye, manhattan, and swirl. Today, fire king is an affordable collectible found in antique stores, garage sales and op shops, as well as on the internet. Rachel hennick, to paul hashagans compelling historical novel, fire of god. Philbe sapphire depression glass replacements by anchor hocking glass replacement pieces available for the philbe sapphire depression glass made by anchor hocking glass.
Fire king style kitchenware was made with durability in mind. Fireking, 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. How to identify anchor hocking glassware our pastimes. Vtg, jadeite jadite fire king restaurant ware beaded rim bowl. The companys facility was known as the black cat from all the carbon dust. Over the last decade, reconstructing the history of king philips war has taken him to sites, historical societies, and book archives all across new england. The fireking line includes bowls, casseroles, cups, plates, serving platters, creamers, vases and more. Vintage anchor hocking fire king jadeite philbe pattern small refrigerator dish with lid katesshopus. See more ideas about glass, antique glass and vintage fire king. Collectable firefighter books start your collection. Excellent reference books on the subject are a collectors guide to anchor hockings fireking glassware by garry and. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Many of the photographs have been replaced to add new finds and showcase other available items.
Fireking patterns to look for are jane ray, alice, charm and shell. Two part round roasting pan, vintage fire king oven proof glass, philbe pattern in the sapphire blue color vintage sapphire blue philbe fire king oven ware glass loaf or bread baking pan set lot of two 1940s or 50s vintage fire king sapphire blue glass baking pans, a 10 x 6 bread loaf pan 8 12 x 4 12 over the inside edg. 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. Fireking could also be purchased at local grocery and hardware stores. 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. Anchorhocking glass companys popular fire king r dinnerware and cookware were part of nearly every american home from the 1940s to the 1970s. Do you need help with downsizing a large collection or estate.
The secrets of a fire king by kim edwards goodreads. With research still in its early years on this glassware new finds and rare items continue to pop up making their newsletter a good resource. Excellent reference books on the subject are a collectors guide to anchor hockings fire king glassware by garry and. The newer fire king items are stamped with the words fire king 2000. Vtg, jadeite jadite fire king restaurant ware beaded rim. Philbe has a raised pattern and was manufactured between 1942 and 1956. The emblem was used by the hazel atlas glass company and not anchor hocking. Unused vintage fire king oven ware sapphire blue philbe pattern utility set. These books range from urban tales like ghetto medic, a father i the hood, by dr.