Just to be different, let’s look at a very large pattern from Anchor Hocking made in the late 1960s. Any of us who lived through the 60s or acquired kitchen ware from the era will recognize these colors! First, the classic (and hopefully never-to-be-repeated) avocado green:
Soreno Avocado Green Ashtray
Harvest Gold is a rich shade, not the yellowish colors from Federal’s depression patterns Madrid or Normandie. It is true golden yellow; I like it.
Soreno Honey Gold Ashtray
Anchor Hocking used their pretty aquamarine glass too. Their aquamarine is a light, happy color, more blue than green.
Soreno Aquamarine Small Berry Bowl
Iridescent glass was popular in the late 1960s and here is Aurora, clear glass with a mother of pearl sheen. It’s quite nice too. I don’t know how well the finish stands up in modern dishwashers.
Soreno Aurora Tumbler
Of course we can find some crystal Soreno, too.
Anchor Hocking produced a huge array of glass in this pattern, everything from dinnerware to several pitchers, tumblers, chip ‘n dip sets, snack sets, vases, ashtrays, shakers, even a cigar humidor. They didn’t make every piece in every color, but you can find tumblers, pitchers and likely snack sets, chip ‘n dip sets and ashtrays in all five colors.
The aquamarine bowl above is dual purpose, both a small bowl for table use and is the small bowl that Hocking combined with a large bowl with a metal clip to make chip ‘n dip sets.
Also look for decorated pieces, like this rather nifty serving set. I’m guessing this set is for dip and crackers and is from a decorating company.
Soreno Decorated Green Chip and Dip Set Davals Furniture April 10, 2018
If you like Soreno, or want the nostalgic 60s look, this is a good time to buy. Tumblers run about $5 each online, or you might find sets at estate sales or markets.