Can You Still Find Jadeite Dishes at Thrift Stores and Garage Sales? The days of finding thrift store shelves regularly stocked with cheaply priced Jadeite are pretty much history. At least that’s the case in our area. And garage sales? Forget them. There still seems to be plenty of Pyrex around, but Jadeite in the […]
Fresh Finds: Batter Bowls & Jadeite Fever
Bargain hunting for Jadeite is usually a lot of fun. Finding an underpriced piece can bring a rush of excitement, and keep you on the hunt for more. However, my most recent purchase, a Fire-King Jadeite batter bowl was anything but a bargain. In fact, I generously and willingly overpaid for it. I had succumbed […]
The History of Jadeite Dishes
Who Makes Jadeite? The three US manufacturers of the highly popular, minty colored glassware called “Jadeite” were: Anchor Hocking (Fire-King) McKee Glass Company Jeannette When Was Jadeite Produced? Jadeite dishes were primarily made from the 1930s to 1970s. In the 1940s and 1950s it was commonly sold in hardware, department, and five-and-dimes stores, and was […]
How to Care for Jadeite Dishes
Whether you’ve just bought your first piece of jadeite glass or you’ve acquired a museum quality collection, you take pride in showing off your dishes, discussing the history of them, and taking care of your investment. Here are a few quick tips on how to care for your Fire-King Jadeite glass collection: How to Clean […]
How to Collect Jadeite Dishes: A Beginner’s Guide
What is Fire-King Jadeite? Fire-King is an Anchor-Hocking brand of glassware. It was originally produced in the 1940s for everyday use and was commonly given away as promotional items. Fire-King glassware came in a variety of colors and patterns, but Jadeite was the name given to the most popular milky green glassware. What are Jadeite […]
