Jadeite has become one of the more popular types of collectible glassware in the past few years. It was produced by several different companies over the years covering the 1940's through 1965. Some of the companies have been McKee, Jeannette Glass, and many of Anchor Hocking's FireKing lines were available in Jadeite. It was one of the lesser expensive types of glassware. For many years Jadeite was produced for the home as dinnerware, the restaurant, and kitchenware. Some of it found today, a few rare pieces, can be fairly expensive, but most is still quite affordable. The following patterns can be found in Jadeite: Anchor Hocking Miss America - 1935-1938 Fire King Alice - 1940's Charm - 1950-1954 Restaurantware - 1950-1956 Jane Ray - 1945-1963 Swirl - 1960's Jeannette Glass Company Poinsettia 1931-1935 McKee Glass Company Laurel - 1930's Lincoln Inn - 1920's ALERT!! Due to the popularity of jadite and the desire for "rare and unusual" items a large industry of reproduction and "fantasy" items are being produced. Listings of them as "Fire-King" or as "Rare" on eBay and other sites, are being made by some unscrupulous dealers. They imply that these items are "antique" or vintage. Always check the background, the reputation, and the feedback of any dealer before investing in items such as these. Know what you are buying. To view some examples of these reproductions or "fantasy" items: Click Here To view examples of Real FireKing Jadeite: Jadeite Examples RESOURCES: Garage Sale & Flea Market Annual-3rd Edition Official Price Guide To Glassware-First Edition by Mark Pickvet Warman's Depression Glass-2nd Edition by Ellen T. Shroy Real Or Repro FireKing.net
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