Does Anchor Hocking still make Fire-King?

Does Anchor Hocking still make Fire-King?

Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation was created in 1937 from the merger of Hocking Glass with the Anchor Cap and Closure Corporation. A few years later, in 1942, they introduced their hugely popular “Fire-King” glassware, which continued in production until the late 1970s.

Are Fire-King and Pyrex the same?

Fire-King is a brand of glassware. Created by Anchor Hocking, it is similar to Pyrex. Its formulation has changed over time; today it is made of tempered soda-lime-silicate glass. While Fire-King isn’t a high-end collectible, some rarer pieces are worth a good deal of money.

Is Fire-King made by Pyrex?

Fire-King is an Anchor Hocking brand of glassware similar to Pyrex. It was formerly made of low expansion borosilicate glass and ideal for oven use. Currently it is made of tempered soda-lime-silicate glass.

Are Fire-King measuring cups oven safe?

The Fire-King 1-Cup Measuring Cup from Anchor Hocking is constructed of clear, durable, heat-resistant glass which is microwave, oven and dishwasher safe. The sturdy measuring cup features an easy-to-read, red measuring guide for precise liquid measurements when cooking and baking. Proudly made in the USA.

Are Fire-King dishes dishwasher safe?

WE DO NOT recommend that you wash Fire-King dishes in a dishwasher. They’ll come clean all right, but over time, the original lustre will be replaced with a “dishwasher haze” — an actual removal of a thin layer of glass that removes its value as well.

Is Fire-King toxic?

Expert Tamara Rubin, the Lead Safe Mama, uses a scientific method also used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to test consumer goods for toxicants. She tested a Fire-King Jadeite cereal bowl for lead and found it was well within the safe range of 20 ppm (parts per million).

Does Fire King contain lead?

She tested a Fire-King Jadeite cereal bowl for lead and found it was well within the safe range of 20 ppm (parts per million).

Are fire King measuring cups oven safe?

What are Fire-King bowls worth?

This Depression-era glass usually sells for about $5 to $10 per piece. But there are rarities that are worth a lot more. Check eBay to get a handle on prices; many thousands of Fire-King glass pieces are listed.

How do you know if a bowl is fire safe?

It’s not recommended to take the bowl, oven proof or not, from one extreme temperature to the next. Look for bowls that are marked ovenproof when purchasing dinnerware or cooking bowls. If the packaging doesn’t clearly state that the bowl is oven safe, then you can look for an image on the bottom of the bowl.

Are Fire-King bowls microwave safe?

We have been using Fire-King in our microwave for years without a problem. Other non-Fire-King Anchor-Hocking patterns, such as Charm, ARE NOT heat proof. Be sure to avoid using gold-trimmed pieces in a microwave as well. WE DO NOT recommend that you wash Fire-King dishes in a dishwasher.