Where is Fire-King Ware made?

Where is Fire-King Ware made?

Fire-King glass wows collectors with its milky hues and mid-century modern silhouettes. Made in Lancaster, Ohio, from 1942 until 1976, the distinctive heat-proof glassware is still in demand in part thanks to Martha Stewart, who filled her gleaming kitchen with Fire-King Jadeite in the 1990s.

Who Makes Fire-King?

Anchor Hocking
Fire-King is an Anchor Hocking brand of glassware similar to Pyrex. It was formerly made of low expansion borosilicate glass and ideal for oven use. Currently it is made of tempered soda-lime-silicate glass.

Does vintage Fire-King contain lead?

According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), the lead content in fire-king jadeite glass is almost non-existent, less than 0.001% and its considered much safer than pyrex on lead content levels. It’s quite different from other jadeite colors because of its unique iridescent properties.

Is all Fire-King marked?

Most Fire-King pieces were marked, but some were not marked. Marks were changed over time. During these transitions more than one mark would be used. Some pieces are marked only with an anchor and / or the words “HEAT PROOF” or “OVEN PROOF” .

When was Fire-King Lusterware made?

The lusterware dates to the 1970s. The Jadeite batter bowl is 1951-1960.

Is the Fire-King valuable?

Custard cups are the most commonly found items, bringing around $5 each in an antique shop. But mugs and dinnerware pieces, known as the Philbe pattern, generally sell for much more with a single mug bringing $50 to $200 or more depending on whether the glass is thick or thin.

Does Anchor Hocking glass have lead in it?

For over 100 years, Anchor Hocking has prided itself on manufacturing quality glassware. The Anchor Hocking products that we sell here at MightyNest are all BPA free, PVC free and Lead free. And we love that their products are manufactured here in the United States!