Vintage Housewares: Anchor Hocking Early American Prescut

[@tinag1234]

Wow - I inherited my mom’s set. The entire set. I’m so thrilled I held on to all of these pieces. I have dozens of the platters - dozens, I tell you. 5 punch bowls because I love filling them with lemons, limes, oranges from my yard. I fill them up with hand picked walnuts. They are the best bowls ever! There is one item that I don’t have, the candlesticks, but that is the only item I don’t care much for. So many memories. So many. I miss my mom. These pieces make feel like she’s with me.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Sounds like you have a wonderful collection and how nice that those pieces help keep you connected to you mom - that's the best part! Those are big punch bowls so they must hold a lot of fruit and walnuts! Enjoy!

[@jerrieellis3996]

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[@mariealexander5800]

I also inherited my mom's dishes. I had never noticed just how pretty they were. I didn't like them because they were so heavy. Was always afraid of breaking them.

[@susanhumphreys7608]

My mother used the bottom of a glass to make an imprint on her cookies. I still have that glass she used.

[@judilutz-woods3825]

I still do that

[@PixivityComputerSpecialists]

I do too!

[@suecoady8017]

I do that on my peanut butter cookies.

[@valg.4502]

These vintage clear glass dishes become magical on the Christmas table when the tiny little mini battery operated lights are laid in and amongst them for the Christmas dinner with subdued lighting for your background. Beautiful. I collect as much as I can find that is of a different style or pattern.

[@patriotgrammy5273]

Thank you for your wonderful Christmas idea with the glass and lights. I love the tiny lights for decorating and you just gave me a new idea for the Christmas table setting.

[@TuckerSP2011]

This was a beautiful glass pattern. I believe my Mom had some of these pieces. A whole dedicated set made for a very elegant holiday. When you put olives, celery, carrot sticks and spread in one or more of these pieces, it really looked like something. Now you go to a holiday dinner and they have paper plates and sterno heated pans. My mother used to really try to make things elegant in those days, from soup to nuts!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi TuckerSP2011 - entertaining at home has really changed over the years. Even though these pieces were inexpensive, they really dressed up a table! Sound like you mom used to go all out! Thanks!

[@maryellenthompson8261]

Have you ever researched carnival glass?

[@tangledshoelace4726]

I kr!!! I miss the elegance of thoses days!! I was born a century to late!! Beautiful glass ware!!

[@momoflogan]

A great memory, one I can relate through my late Mammaw. I have inherited her home and everything in it, and I too love making an elegant table setting now when I make dinner there. It brings me close to her all over again doing those little things, I really miss her a great deal.

[@donnahays1534]

My mom did that as well, making everything beautiful

[@beebee7963]

This was very interesting to me because I am also from Michigan and am 90 years old now. We owned furniture stores and gave these dishes to our customers just for coming in!!! 😀

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Bee Bee! What a great gift for customers! I'll bet they really enjoyed getting pieces of this glassware! Thanks!

[@sarahshouse1890]

Oh I love that idea! Such a nice gift!🌝

[@JamyMurray]

I spent my early years about an hour from Corning N.Y. where Corning Glass and Anchor Hocking headquarters was located.

[@karenholley8356]

@@JamyMurray I toured the museum there in Corning N.Y., when I was about 10 years old or so. I'm 69 years old now! It was a beautiful museum.

[@joanpaterson7605]

I had a friend whose mother had this very dish and believe me she was so proud of it she just thought it was wonderful so it did make someone happy

[@vivianstidham9596]

Hi. I really enjoyed your presentation. I am 66 years old from Texas. My mother had a lot of these pieces when I was younger. I can remember she would get a free piece inside a cylinder of Oatmeal. We were poor growing up and this was a BIG deal. She use to collect S&H stamps too and we would always lick the stamps and put them in a pamphlet type book. My mother was quite a woman. She was a widow at 25 years of age, with two little girls ages 2 & 3. She was a woman of faith and taught us how to stretch our money. I have bought a lot of the Anchor Hocking pieces myself because they are pretty and remind me of Momma. I would rather collect them for my enjoyment than Waterford Chrystal!!

[@dorisp9127]

I am from Texas also and I remember the green sandwich glasses that were in the oatmeal.

[@mariealexander5800]

Same with you my mom

[@JB43186]

American ingenuity. When products were made with pride and to last a lifetime!

[@libertygiveme1987]

This was VERY INTERESTING, and SAD at the same time. My mom used ALOT of Anchor Hocking when me, and my brothers and sisters were growing up. Thank-You for taking me back, if only for a little while.

[@debby891]

I just donated two full boxes of this to the thrift shop. I don’t entertain anymore like I used to, difficult to store for years and never use so thought it best to donate to someone who will enjoy it

[@valkrush6777]

Same here; I had many pieces of the Prescut but as I’ve gotten older and moved time and again and downsized, i either gave away or donated. It was entertaining to see your video and what I used to have!

[@fattoria_di_bastoni]

I’m a Home Ec* teacher in a rural school built in 1968. I have a number of these pieces and some Fosteria that I use for induction ceremonies. Otherwise it’s all put away with the Pyrex and Fire King. Unfortunately today’s kids lack interest, and often respect, for such things and they’ve broken them. *we’re now called Family & consumer science teachers and classes are career driven as opposed to life skills. There are fewer and fewer of us. Thanks for sharing. I’m now subscribed!

[@quentinquogamoddy1999]

I understand. After 35 years in industry, I got tired of the rat race and started teaching Industrial Operations at the local community college, formerly Vo-Tech. One day I was looking at the bulletin board and saw a non-credit night course being offered in "Adulting". Never heard of it. A guy in our maintenance dept, mid-20's, walked by and said he was thinking about signing up for it. I asked him about it. He explained it was to teach young people how to be an adult, such as making a budget, writing checks, take responsibility, how to pay bills, how do credit cards work, how do mortgages work, what to look for in buying a house, property taxes, income taxes, how to dress for success, etc. I thought I might offer my services in teaching basic cooking skills, such as the nuance difference between folding in, stirring, mixing, and whipping. How to make a pot roast. How to boil an egg. I realized then that many kids today are not being taught life skills at home like my mother did with me. And in teaching high school and just graduated students, I learned how they don't have the respect for things. If it breaks, just go buy a new one or 'it's not my problem" mentality. I was able to change some of that attitude and instill a greater respect for other people's items, plus their own, but it did not sink in to all of them, unfortunately.

[@lindalouise5766]

I've collected this glasswear for 50+ years. Had not seen the egg tray or the milk pitcher before. Have all the others. Even found a large bowl with a hole drilled in the bottom that fit perfectly on a ceiling light fixture. Every time I look at it I hear my husband saying "why would you want a bowl with a hole in it?" I said "you'll see". And he has, at the top of our stairs for 22 years.😊 Have some pieces that were my mom's and my grandma's. Dear to my heart.

[@ameliapond1916]

How wonderful! A EAPC ceiling fixture!

[@margaretbedwell3211]

Linda, I have a platter with the hole in the bottom and it fits on brass like stand. Very ornate and heavy and looked so pretty with a cake on it. I am 84 and I have had it since my mid 20's. I'll bet your bowl had a similar stand.

[@lindalouise5766]

@@margaretbedwell3211 it may have had a stand, you're right. Beautiful as a light fixture though.. i have a homemade 2 tier fruit tray that I bought at a flea market several years ago. Paid more than I wanted for it, but it's one of a kind! It had artificial fruit on it and I just added more to it. It's got a marble base and 2 platters, bottom one larger, very heavy. I also purchased the milk pitcher and egg plate from ebay to add to my collection.

[@margaretbedwell3211]

@@lindalouise5766 That sounds beautiful. I hope you do use them as well. I did. I enjoyed setting a pretty table. It also makes your family feel special because you're using the pretty dishes you use when you have company.

[@lindalouise5766]

@@margaretbedwell3211 I don't use them as much as I used to.. I have nerve damage in my arms and hands and I can't hold onto things very good. They do break! I'm hoping to get a hutch in the future and display them. Right now they're packed away.

[@lindaallen8188]

Loved this! I have a large collection! Found a chip and dip in box a couple years ago! My youngest daughter gave me my first piece when she was 9 or 10! I’ve been collecting every since and I’m 81! Thank you!

[@sandradaniels8945]

I had plastic melamine growing up. When i moved to NY, I started buying Star of David from thrift stores and now I own all the pieces you have. I thought the gondolas were banana split dishes. Thanks for the info. A BIG THANK you for all the Anchor Hocking info! I started buying old dishes because they are so beautiful and were made for durability and all made in the USA.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Glad you enjoyed the video, Sandra! Sounds like you have a nice collection!

[@margaretbedwell3211]

Sandra, my late husband and I also used them for banana split dishes. I still would but I can't eat that much ice cream anymore. LOL.

[@paanne1013]

I also buy old American made dishes, they were so lovely back then. I get complements on them when I have guest too.

[@woodsie5796]

I am 62. I actually started collecting Anchor Hocking American Presscut when I was about 13 years old. My mother was a big collector of antiques and I guess I had to collect too. Anyway. It was a very inexpensive start back then (and still not that expensive today) of very popular glassware . I now have way over 100 pieces, if not 200m and still find things I've never seen before. I used to joke with my mom about her collecting depression glass and I collected "inflation" glass 😅

[@debracole3699]

WOW! That's a lot of glassware! And so pretty.

[@bebeautiful6613]

I’m 60 and have several pieces. I still have the lid to my butter 🧈 dish 😃Thank you for the history lesson. Our grandmothers took such pride in their dishes. As I did. Now most everyone uses paper and plastic 😞 The other thing my sisters and I have noticed is that people are using wood chartreuse boards. We chuckle and comment that we used our glass trays and called them relishes trays 😂 Every generation has their things ❤ Thank you again for the lessons 😊 I didn’t realize I could intermingle them like you have shown 😃 I have big punch bowl that is different than yours. We do get it out and use it on occasion when we having a party or bridal shower 😊

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks so much and I'm glad you still have your butter dish lid! So many people don't bother with dishes or china now, but yes, our moms and grandmothers were very proud of their dishes and used them with care. I have noticed the wood boards for cheeses and other things - this is a trend of the time, just like our relish trays! Thanks so much!

[@lightmarker3146]

Thank you Kevin for keeping the heritage of Made in America alive . It is important especially in these times . I love the podcasts .

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks so much, lightmarker!!

[@lightmarker3146]

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[@Rose-p5m1v]

Love Anchor Hocking! Besides American made they are strong & sturdy!💖

[@jeanettenizza8082]

I bought so many pieces of this pressed glass for my Mother when I was growing up. Whether it was her birthday, Mother's day, Christmas or Easter, she accepted each piece like it was the fanciest thing ever! The vase, butter dish, sugar and creamer, and the medium pitcher you called a creamer, my Mom used as a gravy boat. I also bought the candy dish and relish plate. We weren't rich but Mom always set an elegant holiday dinner table.

[@arleneportsmouth1263]

I did the same thing for my mother every occasion purchasing authentic Crystal using all my baby-sitting and housecleaning money to buy one item for each occasion. I remember saving my three months of babysitting money in sixth grade to buy her the candelabras that she wanted. And of course the one sister who hated my mother with every bone in her body got everything in the collection of silver and Crystal and she didn't want it she said and so at some point without asking any of the other four sisters she just through it all in the garbage because she got tired of making trips to the Goodwill. 🤯. I could not continue music School because I was buying all of these expensive Crystal and silver gifts for my mother to make her happy only to have one sister throw it all away.

[@katrinajohnson3776]

Aw, that makes me want to cry. A Mother's love of gifts from her children is very special. Never getting gifts from my own, I am sure she really did treasure each piece of glassware which you chose to give her. I too gifted my own Mother pieces which she cherished and used on holidays. It's so very sweet that you gifted these to your Mom. I know each piece was loved by her. Thank you for being so good to your mother. God bless you.✝️🙏😌

[@jeanettenizza8082]

@@arleneportsmouth1263 It sounds like you were a loving daughter to your mother. I'm certain that she cherished your thoughtful gifts, even if your sister did not. I too have a family member like that. We have not had contact in several years but I continue to pray for her because I cannot help her any other way. Don't let your sister steal your peace, leave her at the Lord's feet and let him sort it out. Many blessings to you and yours, during this holy season.

[@danieljalomojr5856]

I love this stuff. I have a few pieces that I was gifted from my mother and that I have bought myself from garage sales and thrift stores. Excellent penmanship btw when you were writing the day's lesson on the blackboard. Penmanship is also another dying art.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Daniel - these are great serving pieces - glad you have a few pieces! Thanks!

[@tangledshoelace4726]

Seems like simple manners too!!🙄🙄🇺🇸🙏

[@jannettetahash999]

I've been collecting these for awhile myself. Love this cut of glass!

[@debracole3699]

Yes, Excellent calligraphy. And I love the Early American Prescut. Once, years ago at a flea market, a young couple I saw were so happy to find several pieces of this pattern to "set up housekeeping" as it was called here in WV. I have seen the pattern many times in my collecting, but just now learned the name of it. Thanks for the lesson!

[@ElietheElder]

Thank you for the lesson. They are beautiful and look so elegant! Now I'll pick them up at thrift stores. Clear glass is not as popular these days, but maybe we can start a new trend and save them from the landfill!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Elizabeth! Yes - these are often at the thrift stores! Have fun collecting!

[@crobi1974]

I have a story about the large relish tray you showed in the beginning. When I was a kid, I went to play bingo with my mom. I won a game and the prizes were different items you could pick from. I picked the large relish tray. My mom saved it and when she passed away, I was given the tray and several other pieces she had. I was just telling my brother the story of this tray and boom, your video popped up on my phone. I’m glad it did.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Cathy! Great story about the relish tray - nice that you have it! Thanks for sharing!

[@donnalawrence9054]

I have that dish too from my Mom.

[@arleneportsmouth1263]

The video showed up on your timeline to let you know that your mother was thinking of you fondly and hoping that you are caring for that relish tray that she's so thoughtfully kept for you. 😊

[@jomccormick6753]

I have that tray too. My mom gave it to me. 😊

[@bunnycox1046]

GOOGLE IS LISTENING...!!

[@thraciangrapes]

I love the designs of Anchor Hocking. I collect certain vintage items they made. Thank you for your lecture. Please do more! I'm a new fan. I always buy vintage glassware rather than new things. So well made, classic and beautiful.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

So glad you liked the episode. Anchor Hocking made many beautiful things. I'm glad you buy the vintage things - they are better quality than the new stuff. Thanks!

[@andreaberryhill6654]

I am a new fan, too. First video from these two I've seen. Subscribing!

[@teresa3070]

Thank you for reminding me of my Mom. She made family gatherings and holidays special. Her serving platters and relish trays were prescut. We had the butter dish and several other items you showed. She married in 1960 and probably was very happy when she could add another prescut piece to her serving wear.

[@jillbrady4036]

My Mom had a lot of those pieces. She used them along with her fine China set for special occasions and holidays. I remember well that punchbowl and cups set being brought out of a box kept in my bedroom closet on a high shelf for serving punch on very special occasions like weddings. We also used the dessert plates for the wedding cakes so many times over the years. She passed away in January... So, I am hoping that my younger sister has the set now to keep our family traditions going into the future.

[@cindywhite8118]

Love Anchor Hocking. I think every home i went to had them. Beautiful

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Cindy - this pattern was everywhere - very popular! Thanks!

[@tanyarooney-xm6fg]

I use to spend my allowance at TG&Y to by Anchor Hocking prescut glass for my hope chest. That was 50 years ago. I had a few pieces that survived and so recently I started picking additional pieces up when I’d find them at the thrift store. Brings me joy!

[@dorisp9127]

I remember TG&Y.

[@shewho333]

I inherited a bunch of this stuff that I grew up with. Apparently, my mom started buying and hoarding the stuff in her elder years along with some not as pretty patterns, because there’s a lot more pieces than I remember. The only thing I wish I had is that larger candy dish you have there. Just like everyone’s grandma had with the stuck-together ribbon candy in it.

[@judyp.6753]

Oh what a great video! I have several of these pieces. My dad owned and operated a Phillip’s 66 back in the ‘60s and gave these items away with a fill up🥰

[@donnakacz6460]

Hi. Thank you. Such beautiful dishes. I do have a few pieces my mother in law gave to me. Oh gee, thinking about it , I guess 35 years ago. I just love them. Thank you again.God bless.

[@patriciajackson2565]

This video was like revisiting my Mom's kitchen cabinet! My Dad was a store manager for JJ Newberrys and TG&Y during the 1950s-70s, so we had a lot of these pieces at home. Thanks for the history on them and the trip down memory lane.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Patricia! How great that your dad was a manager at Newberry's and TG&Y! Most of the things in my collection would have been sold at stores like that! Cavalcade was a former Ben Franklin store. Thanks!

[@susanvan1672]

Gosh! It's so nice to hear somebody mention T.G.& Y. stores. I worked at one from about 1975 to 1980. It put me through college practically. And it was a fun place to work. Lots of memories.❤

[@bestillandknow2986]

@@susanvan1672 Me too Susan. TG&Y was my first job in the mid 70’s....in fabric dept & cashier in Poway CA. Those were the days!!

[@ruthgreen4446]

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[@Midgette_Rocap]

I have many of these pieces. So surprised when you started out with one of the pieces I was gifted by my Grandmother on my wedding day in 1992. She knew that I would treasure it always even though it wasn't new. I literally cried when I opened it. Thanks for sharing

[@catherineshoemaker9106]

I grew up with all that ... We used the bottom of the glasses to smash sugar cookies to leave pretty patterns. Love it

[@amandaprice2489]

I love your collection.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Amanda!

[@lauranewbie8765]

I have many of these pieces that my mother gave me before she passed away. The small plates were for serving cake, and other small desserts, but my parents would often put the cups for coffee on them. I have the large platter, vase, etc, etc. Oh, I believe there was also some banana split trays that my parents had that I have in storage. Beautiful collection! ❤ Thank you for bringing back fond memories of my childhood with my parents! 😊🤗

[@dawnmerlino5491]

Such pleasant dejavu!!! Pickles and black olives in the 2 sided one!! Grammar your dinners were the BEST!!

[@gymbeef]

My mum has the complete punchbowl set with the small plastic hooks that you hang the cups around bowl. Totally stunning as a centre piece to any party.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Ginger Tom - that punch bowl set is a real show stopper! Thanks!

[@lourdespaz7890]

To this day I have two punchbowl complete sets am,ong other pieces,so beautiful.

[@sueannnatter5295]

I have the punch bowl set inherited by a grandmother. So this is just plain old glass?

[@bonnieturano8229]

@@lourdespaz7890 I also have 2 punch bowl sets from my mom. No one uses them anymore. What on earth do I do with them!!?

[@coastalfarmhouse1820]

@@bonnieturano8229 Use them😊. Have punch at Easter, birthdays, Christmas Eve, etc. There are all kinds of punch and drink recipes online. Enjoy and give a toast to mom.

[@jakeblake231]

Wow! What a coincidence! My partner JUST gave me the "larger platter" this past week, that you show here. He came across it in his searches for his future store, . . . and when I lit up seeing it, he gave it to me because my Mom had that platter. Actually, Mom had the full Lazy Susan, ( AND the punch bowl), and she would make a no-bake cheesecake in the platter at holidays. That sucker would serve 16 people ! Inspiration for great memories! Thanks for another great video!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Jake! Glad it brought back good memories and what a great surprise for you to get the large platter from your partner - that's a terrific piece!! Enjoy! A nice connection to you mom with this pattern!

[@dvande9730]

A bunch of this was recently handed down to me as family heirlooms.......It may not be worth much, but it does bring back memories.

[@steelcrown7130]

Fascinating. I am in Australia, and I remember my mother buying two of the large bowls in the early 1960s. I still have one of them that I use all the time - the other one went to another member of the family when Mum died in 1988. I never knew the company and I never knew they were made in America - all I have ever thought of them was sentimental "retro" pressed glass. I love them, as they take me back to my childhood of jellied desserts and cocktail onions on sticks :-)

[@pommiebears]

Yes…I have the round plate one. Here in Australia. I use it for cakes. 😊

[@steelcrown7130]

@@pommiebears Go you! I just like the fact that after all these years we both use them!

[@noeleneroodt783]

They were very popular here in South Africa too ❤ brings back so many childhood memories 😊

[@ginacarrasco3749]

I think that this style of glass is so graceful and beautiful!

[@christinabernat6709]

whoa!, trip down memory lane, flashing back to mom's kitchen as if I were there again in living color! TY!

[@terribowen9295]

Love Anchor Hocking! Part of my life…

[@marynajamison2607]

Hi I didn't collect pieces ..but I was surprised how many of these pattern crockery I've got .I use them everyday....love the glass and Beautifull patterns...Thankyou for a interesting video...greetings from South Africa 🐒🐅🌴

[@Channel-cm7yc]

Fascinating..I have pieces of this stuff inherited from my grandmother. I didn’t know what this stuff was and where it came from, but now I do! Love this channel. 👍👍

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Glad the video was helpful in identifying the pieces from your grandmother. Enjoy!

[@maryday1941]

I have many nice pieces but 81 yrs now and most packed away. I ENJOYED YOUR VIDEO. THANK YOU.

[@bbushor1965]

I have a whole cabinet full of some of these things! Thank you Kevin for the information! 💚

[@cavalcadeoffood]

You're welcome, Barbara!

[@alanjones9742]

Hi kevin greetings from across the pond hollond on sea england fantastic a real tresure to find your video vlog love the star of david lovely dishes and bowels and the smaller like ash tray you made into a cake stand i bet your chritmas table for thanks giving looked fantastic i also love the carnival sets we have car boot sales hear and you can pick up some realy good bargains thank you for your idears they are wonderful we all love your very homely homes happy blessed easter americ❤😂🎉😂a❤

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

I WAS shocked to see this. I have that round tray , punch bowl and the cups on my dining room table right now ‼️ they Are my center piece for my table. Thank you for sharing this with me ❤

[@jeanettequesada8979]

I've been collecting this pattern for years. I have the coveted panel bowl and hurricane oil lamp the lazy susan with the wire rack. I've been so pleased with the performance of the glassware, too.

[@marybradt805]

I have so many that you,re showing.....of course handed down from my mom .....love the heaviness of the glass......made to last over time..

[@lindacallis9941]

I have a lot of my mother's, but this was so informative. I learned so much. Thank you

[@jack6964]

We had so much of this when I was growing up. I had to let it go when my mother died and I was cleaning out her place. All I kept was the fluted vase. Then my mother-in-law gave me the divided pickle dish. So now I have two pieces again!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi John - the vase was a nice piece to keep from your mom! The divided pickle dish is probably the piece I use the most - it's great for so many things. At a party, sometimes I put M&M's on one side and mixed nuts on the other! Thanks!

[@ShesInLosAngeles]

Lots of familiar pieces there... I recall so many family gatherings where simple food was proudly displayed on the buffet. Thanks for the memories! 🥰

[@cavalcadeoffood]

You're welcome, Jane!!

[@pathomedew723]

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[@jonathan_nc]

I have a set of the Prescut salt and pepper shakers that I used in 1984 when I moved away from home. I think mom still has the butter dish. This glassware was part of the "colonial" trend of the late 1950s and 1960s in decor with maple furniture, roosters and such. Like Lucy's house in Connecticut. Those little plates could be butter pats, as they were called in dinnerware sets. Thanks for showing your collection.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Jonathan! The salt and pepper set is really nice. There was so much of the colonial/Early American stuff right into the 70's. Thanks!

[@happy.homestead]

My mom always used those small plates as butter plates and sometimes as butter and roll plates. It was considered good table manners to take a helping of butter as the dish was passed and put it on that plate. You could/would add your roll to it when that dish/basket came around. There would be a butter knife passed with the butter dish, which you would use to add the butter to your small dish. It would have been unseemly to use your own knife to take the butter.

[@evelyndrake739]

I have several pieces of this. How much do they go for ?

[@elaine1962]

Fun history lesson! I'm so excited to learn about the pieces I have! Thank you! 💕

[@erin7755]

I have been collecting these items for a while, just because they're beautiful. Thank you! I never knew anything about these besides I adored them 😊

[@leilagajefski2034]

I just watched this eight months after your posting. What a huge surprise to be taken back so many years. There were so many of the smaller pieces that came as a “gift” in boxes of oatmeal. I have so many of those pieces!

[@annek1226]

Looks like e’re both up watching the same stuff!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Glad you found the video! Thanks for the information about some of these being in boxes of oatmeal!

[@InfiniteSoul91]

I live in New Zealand and I have a few of these pieces! I love them and always buy them at the opshops but you don't see them too often. Thanks for the info 👍 😀 💚🌏💚

[@royblack7305]

I have a ton of this pattern I have what I grew up on and through the years I've added to it I love it its really my favorite pattern .Even if I collect more expensive depression patterns

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Roy - it is a great pattern to collect and so classic. Sounds like you have a nice collection! Thanks!

[@annmarie3520]

You have beautiful penmanship!😊 The bowls and platters are very pretty. I might have some pieces for my mother and mother-in-law. I’ll have to check patterns. They were so smart to have interchangeable pieces. Wish I had more!❤

[@brandonna5539]

Thank you for sharing, the bottom of the pineapple piece can be used as a pattern on peanut butter cookies by pressing it down after dipping the bottom in sugar 😊 Blessings

[@rebellajm]

Oh, my. You made me remember my Auntie (who babysat me, my brother & cousin) letting each of us have a turn pressing the glass into our own cookie before baking! Thank you! I must do this with my granddaughter & tell her the story. That glass sits in my china cupboard. I will take a picture and caption its history

[@brandonna5539]

@@rebellajm how wonderful, you’ll make some good memories, Blessings

[@emmapeel1075]

So happy I still a few pieces of this pattern. Heavy duty stuff.

[@lynnallen1315]

I have about 250 pieces of it I'd like to sell. 🤣 That base you show also holds a large and a small punch bowl. One of my cousins used ours along with 50 some-odd punch cups and we did indeed use those small plates as saucers under the punch cups at her wedding, my grandparents 70th anniversary, and a few other events. There are also footed and flat punch cups. Those "gondolas" are banana splits around here. Loved the video!

[@debbiedouglas9090]

I have so many of these pieces of this pattern! I have always called it Star of David. I have the very small plates and also thought they were coasters. I have four if the “gondolas” that we have used for years to serve nuts and mints at showers and wedding receptions. I have the bowl with 3 legs, a couple of covered candy dishes-and a couple of dishes where the lids didn’t survive. I thoroughly enjoyed this video and learning more about this pattern!! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@jack3inflesh]

Very well done. I learned alot and what a wonderful collection you have. They were very clever in the ways that they interconnected the pieces.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Jack!

[@ritagoodhead205]

I enjoyed your presentation. I learned a lot.

[@Elizabeth56789]

So interesting!! I’ve been using the “gondola” for years for my cranberry sauce at Christmas! Had no idea what it was or where it came from!

[@florarhea5623]

Love this pattern of glassware. I too have many pieces. Love your kitchen!😊

[@sarahshouse1890]

Love the Anchor Hocking pieces! I've been collecting Wexford for years, but I want to buy a few Prescut pieces because it's such a beautiful pattern! I see it literally everywhere at Goodwill stores for such great prices! Thank you Kevin for this wonderful presentation! P.S. the avocado green version is really pretty, too!😊

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Sarah - the Wexford pattern is beautiful, too. Seems like there is still a lot of this out there! Thanks!

[@c.j.bennett2520]

I have a big collection of Wexford.

[@truthlove1114]

I also love Wexford!

[@pattydukes6281]

In the late 70's i received those small tiny coaster plates at Christmas time. They came with small rose shaped soap. Those are soap dishes.

[@jenniferatkison1731]

I have some of those Pieces. The punch Bowl is beautiful. Got it all included is The ladder to. And the s hooks to hold The cups on the the Bowl. I remember A time when a beautiful Table was put together With great pride. This glassware was our Million dollar collection We were proud of. And I have the candle Holders toothpick holder. It's worth enjoying To try to buy it.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Jennifer! The punch bowl is beautiful! Using these pieces really made for a special table. Thanks!

[@lilahdelacruz1880]

I loved this very informative presentation. You did a great job. Thank You.

[@russbear31]

Fascinating and educational. Yeah, my mother had the kitchen stuffed with this glassware when I was a kid. Only yesterday I was at a thrift store that had probably 101 different pieces that were similar to your collection of Early American Prescut. I will have go back now and take a closer look since I now have a "trained eye" for this glassware. Personally, this glassware is not "my style" and I would never buy it or collect it. I think you should only collect things that bring you joy.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi RD M - I agree that collecting should be things that really make you feel good! That makes it special. Thanks!

[@jennifershort1898]

My Mom had some of these pieces! They are very nostalgic to me and practical for entertaining, so I started picking them up while thrifting. I didn't know ANYTHING about them, not even the name! So, THANK YOU so much for making this video!!!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

You're very welcome - thanks for watching!

[@Canerican.]

My mother has a lot of this! I love it! That star on the bottom of the tray makes me think of the atomic symbol!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Mrs Harpold - I never thought about the atomic symbol, but I see what you mean! Thanks!

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

I have a lot of the same pieces. I really just liked the way it looked. I also have some small bowls, about 15 of them. I use them for ice cream. I also have a large collection of Egg Plates, some of which are Carnival glass. They have a small indentation, and the all of the egg slots. I first thought that there was supposed to be a bowl, but I have the box and it doesn't show a bowl. I wish I had a butter dish. Maybe one day. This was a great video, think you so much. GOD bless

[@patseyvetter552]

I have several pieces of this glass. I had at one time a butter dish didn't have a lid it had a silver bail that hooked on each end of the butter dish. And in the middle it had a indent and it came with a butter spreader. I always heard of this pattern called star of David.

[@winterrose901]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING, I HAD LEARN ALOT,,,I HAVE SOME OF THAT STUFF FROM MY MOTHER , ,BACK IN THE 4O'S,,50'S,,

[@cavalcadeoffood]

You're welcome, winterrose!

[@abigailgerlach5443]

I have two of those large glass bowls. They are beautiful and very useful for family gatherings. I like making English Trifle in them. It's just the right size!

[@engelaswart544]

I'm from South Africa 🇿🇦 and was amazed to see these pieces. I inherited it from my mom and some of them I bought. Was wondering how this end up in South Africa as it was actually American glassware

[@MrsClark-kp8yq]

Thank you very much for showing your collection and also how to put certain pieces together. It helped me alot. After watching your video I bought a lazy susan anchor hocking and also the deviled egg platter which I didn't had. Keep up the good work!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

You're welcome, Mrs. Clark! Glad you expanded your collection with a couple of very nice pieces. Enjoy!

[@MrsJones-di8lg]

I love these dishes and own a few myself. They were purchased at thrift stores.

[@amberrippsmith2541]

My mom and both grandmas had large collections of this Early American Prescut! Thank you for sharing your collection with us! I'm a huge fan of the mid-century snack sets... i have a super cute set with circles/bubbles. You mentioned you did a video all about the snack sets!! Guess what I'm off to watch next 😄

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Amber! Glad you enjoyed the video - thanks!

[@amyhuber7876]

The snack set video sent me thrift store shopping. I am now the proud owner of four different sets! My lady friends and I used one set last month for a coffee klatch. Hopefully before Christmas we will squeeze in a tea party and a Christmas party, and be able to use some of the other sets. You have been a bad influence on me LOL. Since I started watching your videos, I've purchased an entire cupboard full of dishes, platters, deviled egg trays, and pickle dishes.

[@bernadettecrawford3656]

I am A scouser from Liverpool UK I recognise the vase and pin dishes and jugs, my aunt lived in U.S.A so she may have bought them from her home to my grandmothers so interesting good quality and heavy so didn't break easy. I now live in Australia and still see odd pieces in charity shops im nearly 74 now, thanks for sharing. Also did they do dressing table sets as I had one in 50s.

[@neilschipper3741]

My kitchen is just chock full with lots of varieties of the American Press class. I've got two snack sets that were presents for my parents wedding. However.. my all-time favorite glassware items is Iris where. I have almost a full collection, it was my grandmother's it is just absolutely beautiful!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Neil - glad you have some of this wonderful glassware! I'm not familiar with Iris ware I will have to check it out. Thanks!

[@neilschipper3741]

@@cavalcadeoffood Iris where was before this pattern you're showing, at the time it was cheap depression wear. I know it was popular in the Midwest, I'm from Indiana. Kind of like the glassware you got in your box of Oats.

[@GipCWoman]

The one that you say can be a pedestal, that has the little pieces on it to hold the plate in place...that cone shaped dish is also a small centerpiece flower vase!! There is a smooth round piece that sets into it that has holes in it. It hold the stems of the flowers, like a frog does. So you can have flowers inside a ring of cake or fruit or ring of jello... I have more than one and love them. ALSO, those small saucer like plates...they are individual nut and candy dishes for on the corners of your card table. My mom used hers whenever her Card Club Ladies came over. I also have a few sets of the snack plates with punch cups in the green, along with the chip and dip bowls in the green. They also made a larger ridges edges bowl for a salad bowl and smaller bowls for individual small salad bowls. We used them mostly for fruit salad or coleslaw. AND those gondola dishes ARE BANANA BOATS for Banana Splits!!!

[@QueenCityHistory]

OMG I have sooooo much of this stuff. I use my coasters and my drinking glasses every day.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Kevin - glad you use your coasters and glasses...they are so nice looking! Thanks!

[@bunnymomjulie6719]

That's my mom's cake plate, and she had a lidded candy dish too. Also, one of the big giant bowls was for her green jello salad, but I think it got broken. Now I need to go over there and look! Very cool! Thanks for talking about this!

[@bdh70]

Very informative! I have collected this for years and never made the connection that smooth rims=lid. I have several of the small bowls that I use as cat dishes and always wondered why a couple have smooth rims. I started collecting it when my mother gave me her punch set. I think it was used more often as a salad bowl for Christmas and Thanksgiving than it was for it's original purpose.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi bdh70 - glad you enjoyed the video! Those kitties must be special to have the beautiful bowls to use for dinner! Thanks for watching!

[@paanne1013]

You have a beautiful collection of Anchor Hocking Prescut. I grew up with many of those pieces in our house. Every once in awhile I see them in Vintage shops and sometimes at yard sales. I have a covered candy dish made by them.

[@nancysepic]

I have so many of these. I paint art using non toxic paint then bake it on. They sell for $65. I love collecting glass and metalware knowing it won't end up in a trash heap.

[@joniaq6372]

I own a decent amount of this pattern. My Mom had some while I was growing up & we bought our own after we married in 1975. Have ALWAYS loved the pattern and use it often. A pattern I consider a classic and my girls are hoping to get eventually.

[@shirleyandrews1152]

Lots of good memories ❤

[@Chelle778]

Thank you - brought back so many memories from my childhood. Keeping an eye out now when thrifting.

[@janicemorin3485]

Thanks Kevin, very informative. The deviled egg snack platter is a new one to me. I’ll be looking for that one.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Janice!! They are out there - I see one from time to time! Hope all is well - we need to meet up soon! Thanks!

[@craftqueen417]

Me too! I haven’t seen one in person. LOL.

[@jamabarker4051]

Thoroughly enjoyed this education. Thank you!

[@johnting673]

Absolutely beautiful pieces. I've been keeping my eyes open while thrifting for this pattern but no luck so far. Also, if I had to guess, those small plates were probably used during the era of cocktail parties for appetizers or small tidbits to nibble on.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi John - those could be little tidbit plates! Keep looking - you'll find some! Thanks!

[@willworkforyarn4893]

Goodwill has tons of it!!

[@RebelGal_61]

I have never seen that blue color before! Beautiful 😍

[@madhousenmich]

OMG, I didn’t know they came in colors! I may have to start looking for the colors

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi madhousenmich - they did make it in a few colors. It's hard to find because they didn't make a lot of it, but it's out there! Thanks!

[@woodlandscottage]

I was given one of the large trays of this pattern as a wedding present in 1978. I was only 19 when I got married and didn't know much of anything. Sadly, I put my just-out-of-the-oven turkey on this platter and heard it crack while I was carrying the turkey to the table. Luckily the turkey didn't fall to the floor. I'm still mad at myself for doing that, and one of my goals in life now is to get myself another one of those platters. I need to get out to the antique shops in my area. Thanks for the info on this great pattern!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi woodlandscottage! I see these often at thrift and antique stores! You'll find one!

[@TinaSpainMcDuffie]

The small plate you show at 7:15 is a small cake plate meant for pieces of wedding cake. It was given away in Crystal Wedding Oats. It is not EAPC, it's Prescut Oatmeal, aka Oatmeal. The smooth-rimmed blue bowl you showed probably didn't have a lid. There are many colors of that size dish that were molded using the same mold as the large candy dish bowl. However, no one's seen any colored lids for that size dish. The butter dish base was also sold with a silver-plated handle and knife, no lid. At 11:30, when you showed three ashtrays. The medium-sized one is not actually an ashtray. It's part of a Trinket Box that was Made in Italy. If you look on the bottom, you'll see Made in Italy around the star. Anchor Hocking did make a medium-sized ashtray, the one you showed just isn't it. The Lazy Susan actually came with a 5.25" diameter scalloped rim Dip Bowl, the 6 inserts that you show, a Large Platter, and a spinning wire base. You can see all the pieces on the side of the box underneath.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Tina - thanks for all the good information!

[@brusselsprout5851]

It’s so pretty the way it reflects light.