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...]
Beehive Glass from Hazel Atlas – 1940s Glassware
When I started buying and selling glass I was so ignorant! Knew nothing about anything and it was luck more than skill that kept me from losing my shirt. Anyway, one early purchase (bought 1 month … [Read more...]
Gold Trimmed Vintage Glass from the 1940s to 1970s
We showed a few pieces of elegant and depression glass from the pre-World War 2 era in prior posts, now let's look at more recent glass, vintage pieces from the 1940s to 1970s. This is the era when … [Read more...]
Yorktown Mid-Century Glass from Federal
Federal made Yorktown, this solid looking glass pattern with Colonial styling, in the 1950s and early 60s. Yorktown is a small pattern with basic dinnerware, drinkware and interesting accessories … [Read more...]