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ACCENT MODERN by Anchor Hocking
This is a console set, consisting of a 9" glass bowl & 2 candlesticks from Anchor Hocking in the "Accent Modern" pattern and their Avacado color. A very retro look with modern mid-century styling. The bowl is 3 3/4" deep, about 9" across.
Photo Contributed by: PrettyCurious
BANDED RINGS aka Ring by Anchor Hocking / Hocking Glass
Hocking Glass (now Anchor Hocking) made Banded Rings also called Rings between 1927-1933. It is similar to Circle, another AH pattern. The main difference is that circle can have anywhere from four to nine rings while Banded Rings always has only four. The original colors issued were green, crystal, a multi-colored variation and crystal with a platinum rim. Later issues included many different color rings. Some of the tumblers can also be found in pink.
The pieces shown here have the platinum band around their rims.
Photo contributed by: Eileen, GLGD member glassie49
BERWICK aka Boopie by Anchor Hocking
Berwick aka Boopie was made from 1950s until the 1970s.. This is a 'go-with' pattern created by Anchor Hocking. It goes with the Bubble pattern. Has a single row of bubbles (like candlewicks) around the bottom edge of foot; straight lines down from the top of the foot and circling at bottom and then straight up to top of foot. Came in Forest Green, Royal Ruby, Amber and Crystal. This one happens to be decorated with laurel leaves in a cut design. Not all Berwick or Boopie in this form is decorated like this one.
Photo contributed by: luvdem goaties - Deb - GPSA
BLOCK OPTIC aka Block by Hocking Glass
Block Optic, also called Block, was produced by Hocking Glass from 1929-1933. It was a popular pattern because it was not costly and often given away during the depression years. It was advertised as being thin blown glassware and many collectors enjoy its lightness. Originally issued in green, crystal, pink and yellow. Green is the most plentiful and yellow the least. Topaz dates from 1931. The sugar and creamer have been found with a satin-finish frosting called Clambroth. There is one blue butter dish as of 1988. Footed and stemmed pieces were also made with black stems and feet. These include tumblers, goblets and sherbets. There is a remarkable amount of the differences in the pattern. As stated above, it was made with black footed stems as well as the green. There are five variations of sugars and creamers. Some because of their handles, their being flat or footed, and some with rays while others have plain bottoms. Again, some pieces were satin-ized or frosted. Both the yellow and green fluoresce under a black light. There are two sizes of water goblets, but both hold 9 ozs.
Reference:
The Official Price Guide to Depression Glass, 2nd Ed., 1986 House of Collectibles
Photo contributed by: GLGD Helen's Catisfaction Ruby Lane Store
BUBBLE aka Bullseye aka Provincial by Hocking Glass / Anchor Hocking
This pattern was made from 1934 thru 1965 and was sold under several names. The first item issued was a pink bowl called Bullseye in 1934. A table setting in crystal was offered in 1937 and heat proof Fire-King pieces in light blue were made from 1942 to 1948. Differing dates have been reported for a dark Forest-Green but it was probably made in 1954.
The same pattern, this time referred to as PROVINCIAL, was made in milk white in 1959 and then in royal ruby in 1963 thru 1965.
Collectors, however, know this pattern exclusively as Bubble. The main colors were made in crystal, dark green, light blue, ruby red and a very small amount of pink. Pieces in almost every color Anchor Hocking used have been reported but these are exceptional and are not very collectible.
The pattern is made up of an overall series of raised bubble-like shapes in horizontal rows. A rayed design is contained within the circular center of the bowls and plates. The edges are scalloped, except for the cups. The flange-edged bowls are rare as are many of the light blue pieces. Crystal sells for about half of the price of the blue.
Reference:
Official Price Guide to Depression Glass, 2nd Ed, 1986 The House of Collectibles
Photo contributed by: GLGD's krystal347.
BURPLE by Anchor Hocking
1940's-1970's. Burple is made in amber, royal ruby (red), forest green and clear. Red is the rarest. You'll find clear stems on footed stemware, as well, as cuttings and etchings. Barware can be found with gold band rims. The stemware is called INSPIRATION.
This bowl was made during the 1940s. 4 1/2 inches wide. A small dessert set consisting of two sizes of bowls.
Photo contributed by GLGD's krystal347.
CAMEO aka Ballerina or Dancing Girl by Hocking Glass
CAMEO aka Ballerina or Dancing Girl by Hocking Glass Cameo also known as Ballerina and Dancing Girl. Made from 1930-1934. This pattern has been reproduced. The miniature piece with the Cameo design are being made by the Mosser Glass Company The original name of this pattern made by Hocking Glass was Cameo but it is also known as Ballerina and Dancing Girl. It was Hocking's first mold-etched ware and was made from 1930 to 1934. Some pieces are styled from Block Optic which explains the resemblance between the candy jars, creamers and sugars, wine glasses and goblets and the ice tubs in the two patterns. Two years after Cameo's introduction, the style of the creamer and sugar and cup handles changed so there are two versions on these. A cable design appears on the rim of some pitchers while other rims are plain. Colors made by Hocking are green, yellow, pink, and crystal with a platinum rim. Topaz (yellow) was added in 1932 but not all the pieces were made. Flamingo (pink) is the hardest to find and can be quite costly. The following pieces are rare; the yellow and green lidded butter dish, the pink 4 inch covered candy jar, the crystal lidded cocktail shaker, the 3-1/2 inch green cordial goblet, the pink and crystal 5-1/2 inch ice bowl, the footed 7-1/2 inch pink salt and pepper shaker, the yellow 20 oz, 5-3/4 inch syrup pitcher, and the 4 inch pink wine goblets. Many more are becoming very hard-to-find. This pattern has been reproduced. The miniature piece with the Cameo design are being made by the Mosser Glass Company. The salt shakers were reproduced but the new ones are easy to spot. The pattern is weaker, there is more glass on the bottom and the tops are brand new. The children's dishes are also new, but since none were made originally, they are also no problem to detect. Written by: Diana Ricci and Charles Mantlow
Sunday, September 12, 2010
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