While several companies produced this type of glassware, anchor hocking called its line jadeite. Early american prescut glassware by anchor hocking is commanding a place in the collectible glassware circles. A jewish basketball team in philadelphia also wore a star of david on their jerseys. Find great deals on ebay for star of david glassware and star of david cake plate. Best collector and collecting books about art glass and crystal tiffany, galle, daum, loetz, lalique, murano, carnival, fenton, northwood, venini, blenko, depression. The term shield of david is also used in the siddur jewish prayer book as a title of the god of israel. This amazing star of david necklace features six additional stars surrounding a lion of judah symbol.
It along with the oatmeal style were anchor hockings most collectible styles of their time. Most people, however, dont know what to look for when selecting a good piece of vintage glassware because there is a lot of vintage glassware out there ranging from antique crystal to more refined midcentury glassware. The star of david came in bowls, punch cups, plates, and many other pieces. I have five saucers, two creamer servers, a candy dish, and a vase. Replacement pieces available for the early america prescut, star of david, crystal pattern made by anchor hocking. While some collectors of antique glass purchase these delicate objects for display purposes only, others buy vintage glassware to use for cooking and serving. Collectible and antique glassware, moon and star offered for sale by hundreds of dealers on one online collectibles mall. Jun 18, 2015 a jewish sports club in vienna, austria competed with uniforms that had the star of david on their chests.
Press cut glass footed candy dish this is a lovely vintage cut glass footed bowl, anchor hocking star and fan pattern, candy dish, serving bowl. Star of david glassware antique appraisal instappraisal. Look for authentic jadeite pieces in a wide variety of. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about prescut glass.
See more ideas about star of david, vintage glassware, antique glassware. Its told that its the sign of a sky god producing in hindu mythology. Collectible and antique glassware, moon and star on. Perfect for a cottage style home, this vintage pressed glass bowl star of david footed bowl by anchor hocking is in excellent condition.
Ornate hebrew 14k gold torah scrolls articulated charm, pendant, menorah, star of david. The star of david is an emblem of both israel and judaism, and youll find it everywhere from synagogue doors to our national flag. Anchor hockings wexford pattern posted on june 17, 20 by sarathurston im finally unpacking the glassware from my familys janvier road bungalow, and i need to decide which pieces to keep and which need another good home. Most of them still offer cocktail recipes, so you can mix up a cold one while you enjoy a few tall tales. Vintage anchor hocking early american prescut glass creamer. Star of david on the facade of a 17th century wooden synagogue, one of hundreds that were all over europe since the 17th century.
Dont miss out on adding this to your collection of vintage glassware. Eapc was one of anchor hockings most popular kitchen patterns. The sugar, creamer, cruets, vases and shakers with plastic tops were made as late as 1997. Although it is now the most common and universally recognized sign of judaism and jewish identity, both within and outside the jewish community, it has only achieved this status in the last two hundred years. Surprising origins of the star of david simona rich. The punch bowl comes with pedestal and six glasses and i also have and extra seven glasses that can go with it. Most of the milk glass collectors encounter today was made by westmoreland glass and fenton glass. The star of david, the premier jewish symbol, has long been a popular decorative motif on all sorts of judaica, jewelry and art, owing to its beautiful geometric symmetry as.
I did not even get a response to my invitation or thanks for the books. The pattern is also referred to as star and fan or pressed star and fan. The most common star of david glass material is glass. I also included copies of the first four books i wrote. There have been archaeological findings of the star in israel from as early as the third or fourth century. Collins, a native of salisbury, maryland, had been working in the decorating. History books record that the earliest uses of this symbol were seen in the form of a hexagram or the joining together of two equilateral triangles. It appears on synagogues, jewish tombstones, and the flag of the state of israel. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Also known as the shield of david or magen david in hebrew, this star of david symbol originated in ancient jewish tradition. The history of the anchor hocking star of david glassware is that is was first manufactured in the early 1960s. See todays early american prescut glass for sale, best offer and auction. This pretty oil lamp was made by anchor hocking in the early american prescut pattern also known as star of david and measures 17 34 high, 6 14 across the base, 18 12 in circumference around the oil well, 3 across the base of the chimney and 2 34 across the top.
Antique and vintage glassware ranges from simple to fantastic, and affordable to outrageous literally something for everyone. Apr 08, 2015 these are the books for true history buffs seeking an engaging story and indepth details, presented in less of a cookbook format. Records say that hexagrams were used as decorative motifs in synagogues as far back as the 3rd to 4th century. Some pieces were produced for only one year, while others enjoyed a fairly long run. It along with the oatmeal style were anchor hockings most collectible styles of.
Or buy a full set online for everyone to share in the fun. Star of david necklace with lion of judah silver or gold. It is named after king david of israel and it is very famous. Early american prescut was a product of the 60s era, with many different pieces being produced. What is the history of anchor hocking star of david glassware. In hebrew, it is called magen david shield of david. How to identify antique and vintage glassware styles. Early american prescut glass pricevalue guide, valuation. There are slight differences in the later productions. The base is clear glass with the star and starburst design. The star of david hebrew, or magen dawid, pronounced mgen dvid in ancient hebrew, and mgen dv. How to identify anchor hocking glassware our pastimes. They range from simple and affordable to ornate and extravagant.
Watch for glassware with a creamy green color, which is commonly known as jadeite. Made by anchor hocking, early american prescut is most commonly called eapc, but is also known as star of david, star and fan and. Blown glass glass blown by a glass blowermay be blown freely or into a mold pressed glass glass made in a mold pattern glass usually used to describe pressed glass from the 1850s 1910, especially american glass. The titles of seven books that cover these topics are offered.
Westmorelands paneled grape pattern, which is similar to a line produced in the early 1900s by another company, is the most prolific but their beaded grape, old. Anchor hocking star of david glass pieces set of 3 chairish. From beginner to expert guide everything you need to know about s new fire tablets. When examining items, check for the hyphen in the word jadeite to identify it as an anchor hocking piece. In synagogues, a star of david appears near the ark containing the scrolls. The star of david, known in hebrew as the shield of david or magen david hebrew biblical hebrew ma. Many of the pieces of eapc were sold for a very limited time in some cases only a year. The sixpointed star of david is a common symbol for both judaism and israel.
H press cut glass catchall or jewelry bowlvintage 12 cut glass bowl dish or catchall bowl from anchor hocking that is oval in shape and simply beautiful. History of anchor hocking early american prescut crystal eapc star of david pattern glass was introduced in 1960 by anchor hocking glass company. Eapc early american prescut star of david anchor hocking. See more ideas about star of david, glass and vintage glassware. Anchor hocking glass emerald green 5 12 d dish plate early american prescut. Known in hebrew as a magen david shield of david, geometrically it is two triangles superimposed on each other, forming the shape of a hexagram though today the symbol popularly communicates jewishness, its associations with judaism are newer than one might think. Anchor hocking eapc 40s, 50s, 60s glassware for sale ebay. The star of david has become known worldwide as a symbol of modern judaism, but how exactly did it become such a prominent symbol. The star of david is a symbol commonly associated with judaism and the jewish people.
The companys facility was known as the black cat from all the carbon dust. The star consists of a triangle, overlapped by another, upsidedown triangle. The markings, color, shape, and other details all play a part in understanding the history and value of glassware. Anchor hocking glass museum history of anchor hocking. A sixpointed star, the star of david is composed of two overlaid equilateral triangles, one pointing up and the other pointing down. Early america prescut, glassware replacements by anchor. Star of david, jewish symbol composed of two overlaid equilateral triangles that form a sixpointed star. A short history brings to life a centuriesold craft that has served many purposes, styles, and cultures. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Unfollow star of david glassware to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Star of david gifts, jewish gifts from israel judaica.
Thirty six books for further investigation are presented in the bibliography. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The most ancient origin theory, and i believe the one that is true, about how the star of david came into being, is the one told by ancient cultures. Anchor hocking first came into existence when isaac j. The star of david, the premier jewish symbol, has long been a popular decorative motif on all sorts of judaica, jewelry and art, owing to its beautiful geometric symmetry as well as its deep and powerful symbolism. Early american prescut, abbreviated eapc and also known as star of david, pattern glass was introduced in 1960 by anchor hocking glass company. Stained glass and industrial glass are generally not covered in glass. Nothing sums up centuries of national and religious history as iconically as the sixpointed star so its not surprising that its popular on everything from jewelry to clothing to decor.
Glass star of david cake plate aharons jewish books and judaica 600 south holly suite 103 denver, colorado. Vintage glassware encompasses many types of decorative and functional objects including glasses, plates, vases, and bowls. Early american sugar bowl with lid hobstar clear glass hobstar design. I did write to the chief executive office of anchor hocking and extended an invitation to anchor hocking to join me in documenting their history through the museum. Wesmoreland began making milk glass in the 1920s, while fenton started in the 1940s. Antique and vintage glassware encompasses countless types of decorativeyetfunctional containers, bowls, and platters produced from the late 1800s through the mid1900s.
Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Make your next social gathering a festive time with your own cool star of david drinking glasses 8oz pint glasses. Anchor hocking eapc early american prescut glass star of david 7 14 scalloped bowl vintage depression glass. Ultimate guide to vintage glassware a vintage splendor. Of course, many people associated the star of david with the way the nazi regime identified jews during world war ii and the holocaust. Collectible and antique glassware, moon and star on cyberattic. Number the stars by lois lowry, beneath a scarlet sky by mark t. The symbol originated in antiquity, when, side by side with the fivepointed star, it served as a magical sign or as a decoration. Vintage anchor hocking prescut star of david glass flower vase. Early america prescut, glassware replacements by anchor hocking glass replacement pieces available for the early america prescut, star of david, crystal pattern made by anchor hocking. Get alerts when there are new arrivals for eapc early american prescut star of david anchor hocking glass. As a starting point for new collectors and seasoned enthusiasts, this guide compiles the most notable styles.
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