Are Fire-King dishes valuable?
Today, Fire King glassware products are a force to be reckoned with. Sets selling for upwards of $4,500 are up for grabs for the highest bidder on auction websites. Recently, a set of two very rare Fire King maroon burgundy coffee cups went for two dollars shy of $2,000.
Which is older Fire-King or Pyrex?
Corning first released a Pyrex dish in 1915. By the 1930s, Anchor Hocking Glass Corp. released its competitor brand Fire-King. But it’s the kitchenware made between 1950 and 1980 that seem to be most popular right now.
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.
Can you microwave Fire-King dishes?
For the most part, you can safely microwave beverages on a Fire-King mug. The mug should not be put inside a dishwasher though. The low-expansion borosilicate glass can take high oven temperatures, leading to thermal shock resistance.
How do you date Fire-King dishes?
Key Dates for Identifying Fire-King Jadeite Dishes
- 1942: The first year Fire-King Jade-ite was first produced.
- 1942-1945: The earliest pieces had all block letter markings.
- 1948: The Fire-King logo was added to the marking.
- 1951: The “MADE IN THE U.S.A” stamp and mold numbers on some patterns were added to the marking.
Is it safe to use Fire-King?
How do you date Anchor Hocking Fire-King?
Anchor-Hocking calls its “heat-proof” glass Fire-King….FAQs for Fire-King Collectors.
| TRADEMARK | Date Range |
|---|---|
| FIRE-KING (Block Lettering) | 1942 – 1945 |
| OVEN FIRE-KING GLASS | mid 1940s – early 1950s |
| OVEN FIRE-KING WARE (Block or script Lettering) | mid to late 1940s |
| OVEN Fire-King WARE MADE IN U.S.A. (“Fire-King” is written in script lettering) | 1951-1960 |
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