What are Jadeite Dishes? Vintage Jadeite dishes are collectible green glassware that was made from the 1930s to the 1970s. These versatile dishes can be used to cook with, eat and serve from, and display. Anchor Hocking Fire-King, McKee and Jeannette were the three main companies that made Jadeite kitchen glassware. Everything from cups, plates, […]
A Collector's Guide to Jadeite Dishes
Jadeite Dishes: Real or Reproduction? Here’s How to Tell
How to Tell the Difference Between Real and Reproduction Jadeite Dishes With so many new companies making Jadeite dishes, it can be difficult to tell the difference between authentic vintage Jadeite dishes and reproductions. If you are looking to buy Jadeite dishes that were made from the 1930s to 1970s, you’ll want to learn how […]
How to Identify Fire-King Jadeite Dish Markings
Introduction In this post, you’ll learn how to identify FireKing Jadeite markings. For FireKing Jadeite collectors and sellers this is crucial to identify when your dishes were made, and if they are authentic original dishes. Anchor Hocking used a number of different markings during its production run which indicate when they were produced. You just need to […]
Spooky Stuff! These Jadeite Dishes Glow Under a Black Light
Jadeite dishes are timeless with their beautiful green color in broad daylight, but did you know, some of them actually contain uranium and glow under a black light? Their spooky glow is perfect for Halloween, and are an interesting piece of American history. Let’s take a closer look at why these dishes glow, why they […]
Do Jadeite Dishes Contain Lead and are they Safe to Use?
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