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Collecting Fire-King Ware can be a lot of fun. So we decided to create a site and share our love of Fire-King. We hope you like it.

Selling with Us

Are you a seller of Fire-King items? Would you like to sale to Japan? Contact us today to post your items to our site and get to selling to Japan. We will translate your item listings and work with you to get your products offered to Japan. Translation services are included. So contact us today at mugs@fire-king-mug.com to get your items listed on our site today.

Questions

Have specific questions about collecting Fire-King? Please visit our FAQs for Fire-King Collectors page.

Ordering & Shipping

We combine shipping, when ordering multiple items from us. So shop till you drop.

About Fire-King Ware

Fire-King was originally produced in the 1940s for everyday use, rather than display. It was often sold in bags of flour as a promotional item or was given away at gas stations. Fire-King could also be purchased at local grocery and hardware stores. Several varieties of Fire King dishes were made; nesting bowls, dessert bowls, glass beverage containers, casserole dishes, mugs and more. The antique bowls, or nesting bowls, produced by the Anchor Hocking Company are a very popular collector’s item. The Fire King bowls are actually vintage and not yet antique bowls. But despite this fact these bowls are one of the most sought after collectible dishes.

The Fire-King line includes bowls, casseroles, cups, plates, serving platters, creamers, vases and more. Fire-King is not designed for dishwasher use, which can dull its original lustre and remove any applied paint decorations.

There are many decalled patterns that are very popular including Blue Mosaic, Wheat, Primrose, Fleurette, Forget Me Not and Anniversary Rose. Patterns with solid glass colors are Swirl/Shell (1965–76), Sheaves of Wheat (Laurel 1952-63), Jane Ray, Alice, Fish Scale, Three Bands (1952–56) Restaurant Ware, 4000 Line and 1700 Line.

Jade-ite Restaurant Ware is most popular among some collectors. It is a creamy jade color. Martha Stewart popularized this pattern by using it on her TV show. In 2000 Fire-King was re-released by Anchor Hocking in Jade-ite. The newer pieces have been made from molds that are not the same as the older Fire-King items. They are also stamped “Fire-King, 2000.” So they are easy to spot and tell the difference from the older items.