The Fire Kingā ¢ Years & Beyond: Anchor Hockingā ¢ Decorated Pitchers and Glass (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Hopper, Philip L.

ISBN 10: 076431761X / ISBN 13: 9780764317613

Published by Schiffer, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Fire Kingā ¢ Years & Beyond: Anchor Hockingā ¢ Decorated Pitchers and Glass (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
• Publisher: Schiffer
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 076431761X
• ISBN 13: 9780764317613
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

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!

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.