Anchor Hocking made dozens of pieces of their popular Early American Prescut (EAPC) glass beginning about 1960 and continued most pieces until 1978, and a few - cruets, shakers, creamer, sugar - … [Read more...]
Early American Prescut – Robust Kitchen Glassware
Everyone needs useful pieces of glass, reasonably attractive, priced to fit daily use, in nice sizes. In 1960 Anchor Hocking responded to this need with their Early American Prescut pattern. … [Read more...]
What is Prescut Glass? EAPC? Nucut?
In the late 1800s to 1914 American glass makers produced dazzling cut crystal with lead content as high as 50% and with intricate geometric motifs that won international prizes. We call this American … [Read more...]
Fire King Swirl Dinnerware – Heat Proof Glass from Anchor Hocking
Fire King, which was Anchor Hocking's brand for glass baking items, also made dinnerware. We used to see many pieces of their Shell and Swirl patterns when we shopped for glass. Shell and Swirl are … [Read more...]
Swanky Swigs – Darling Kiddie Cups for Adults Too
Some of the cutest Swanky Swigs feature baby animals playing with their toys called Kiddie Cups. Each one has two baby animals with toys that look just like them. This first one has a kitten holding … [Read more...]
Swanky Swigs – Little Drinking Glasses Fun to Use and Collect
Last post we showed a few of the wonderful variety of Swanky Swigs you can find. These cute little tumblers originally held Kraft cheese spreads, then reused and enjoyed ever since. Last post we … [Read more...]
Swanky Swigs – Cute Little Decorated Juice Tumblers
One way people stretch their budgets is by buying reusable items. Back in the day food companies packaged all sorts of products in reusable containers, for example jelly or peanut butter in glass … [Read more...]
Federal Heritage – Depression Style Glass
Federal Glass made their pretty Heritage pattern from 1940 to 1955 in crystal plus a very little in pink, light green and blue. It's a pretty pattern with an oval and scroll design that reminds … [Read more...]
Pioneer Glass from Federal – 1940s – 70s
Federal Glass made their robust Pioneer pattern beginning in the 1940s until they closed in 1979. The pattern is reminiscent of the heavy glass from the late Victorian era, molded into plates and … [Read more...]
Holiday – 1940s-50s Depression-Styled Glass from Jeannette
Holiday looks like it is depression glass, especially in pink. The pattern has interesting little nubbins and the piece shapes look like they should be from the 1930s, round butter dishes, footed … [Read more...]