Anchor Hocking Royal Ruby Dinnerware Set

This is a partial set of vintage Royal Ruby glassware, manufactured by the Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation. The collection includes a dinner plate, a salad plate, a small bowl, a teacup with saucer, and two flat-bottomed tumblers. This distinctive deep crimson color was achieved by adding gold chloride to the glass batch, a hallmark of mid-century glassware production. The design is characterized by its smooth, minimalist Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern silhouettes. The tumblers feature a subtle fluted or optic texture near the base, while the plates and bowl remain sleek and undecorated to showcase the richness of the color. Most pieces from this era were mold-blown or pressed; while these often lack prominent maker's marks on the base, they are easily identified by the specific 'Royal Ruby' hue produced between the late 1930s and 1960s. The condition appears fair to good: there is visible surface wear and 'fleabite' scratching on the flat surfaces of the plates from utensil use, and a slight cloudiness suggests possible hard water deposits or mild dishwasher etching. No major chips or cracks are immediately apparent in the photograph, though the rims of the fine glass tumblers should be checked for micro-chips. The craftsmanship is typical of high-quality mass-produced American glass from the utilitarian yet stylish mid-century period.