Fire King
Oven Ware #15 22K Gold Trim Divided Dish Made in the USA Excellent
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The dish is an Anchor Hocking Fire-King "Oven Ware"
three-part dish. It is made of white milk glass and features a scalloped,
almost clover-like shape. The rim and two small side handles are adorned with a
22k gold beaded or bubble-like trim. The dish is divided into three separate
sections for serving.
Maker and Markings:
The bottom of the dish is embossed with the following
markings:
"OVEN"
"Fire-King" (in script font)
"WARE"
"15"
"MADE IN U.S.A."
The "Fire-King" brand was created by the Anchor
Hocking Glass Corporation in the 1940s. The "OVEN" and
"WARE" markings indicate that this item was designed to be oven-safe.
The number "15" is likely a mold number or a pattern identification
number.
Pattern Name:
This specific pattern with the beaded gold trim is known by
collectors as "Oven Ready" or "Anniversary Gold." The term
"Anniversary Gold" is often used for the line that features this
specific type of 22k gold decoration on milk glass items.
Dating:
Anchor Hocking produced many of its Fire-King milk glass
patterns, including those with gold trim, primarily during the 1950s and 1960s.
Measurements and Weight:
Length: 11 inches
Width: 7 1/2 inches
Height: 1 1/2 inches
Weight: 25 ounces (1 lb, 9 oz)
Condition:
The dish may have been used but it shows no signs of wear,
which is excellent. Items with 22k gold trim are susceptible to wear,
especially if put in a dishwasher. The fact that the trim is intact and the
dish is in excellent condition suggests it was likely well-cared for or saw
minimal use.
Value:
While value can fluctuate based on condition and market
demand, this is a classic and sought-after piece for collectors of vintage
Fire-King and milk glass. The "Anniversary Gold" line is particularly
popular.
In summary, this is a beautiful and well-preserved piece of
mid-century American kitchenware, a great example of the popular Fire-King milk
glass from the 1950s.
We aren’t a huge corporation who doesn’t care, we are a small
family-based business here in Cedar Rapids, Iowa that works very hard to make
an honest living and we care very much about your experience. With that, please
know that I am here for you if you need anything at all, and I genuinely care
about your satisfaction more than anything.
Sincerely
… Sandy Henderson
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