The Fire KingT Years & Beyond: Anchor HockingT Decorated Pitchers and Glass

by Philip L. Hopper

Overview

From the Fire King*TM years of the 1950s to today, this informative book provides a look at the decorated glassware pitchers and drinking glasses produced by Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation*TM of Lancaster, Ohio. Displayed and discussed are three pitcher styles: the 86 oz. upright, the Finlandia*TM, and the Chateau*TM. They were decorated in patterns including Annapolis*TM, Aurora*TM, Breezes*TM, Caprice*TM, Courtney*TM, Early American Prescut*TM, Flair*TM, Gemstone*TM, Jubilee*TM, Madrid*TM, Pagoda*TM, Regal*TM, Roly Poly*TM, Shell*TM, Terrace*TM, and Wexford*TM. The text provides a brief history, maker's marks, catalog identifications, and provides current market values in the captions. With over 360 detailed color photographs and catalog pages, this book is a must for everyone with a passion for glassware from the last fifty years!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764317613
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	02/20/2003
Series:	Schiffer Book for Collectors
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,013,486
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Philip Hopper has collected over 8,000 Anchor Hocking*TM items. He now displays them in his Anchor Hocking Glassware Museum in San Antonio, Texas.