Anchor Hocking Fire-King Jadeite Glassware

This image features the embossed backstamp of a piece of Fire-King Jadeite glassware, a highly collectible line produced by the Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation. The hallmark consists of the words 'OVEN Fire-King WARE' in a stylized script, with 'MADE IN U.S.A.' curved along the bottom and a mold number '19' in the center. The material is the iconic semi-translucent, milky pale-green borosilicate glass known commercially as 'Jadeite' or 'Jadite.' This specific mark style was typically used during the mid-to-late 1940s and through the 1950s, representing the peak of Mid-Century Modern kitchenware production. The glass displays a smooth, glossy finish with the characteristic 'orange peel' texture common to pressed glass of this era. Regarding condition, the surface shows a healthy luster, though minor manufacturing inclusions such as 'straw marks' (swirl lines) or tiny air bubbles—which are standard for this type of industrial glassware—may be present but are not visible in this close-up. There is an absence of significant chips or 'flea bites' on the raised lettering of the mark, suggesting a well-preserved state. Jadeite was prized for its durability and heat resistance, designed originally as inexpensive, sturdy dinnerware that has since become a staple of Americana aesthetic. The craftsmanship is industrial-grade, noted for its heavy weight and uniform color consistent with high-quality mid-century American glass production.