http://www.myinsulators.com/glass-factories/bottlemarks.html Search for Anchor Hocking, there is a photo on the left of this page.
The history of the Anchor Hocking Star of David glassware is that is was first manufactured in the early 1960's. It along with the "Oatmeal" style were Anchor Hocking's most collectible styles of their time. The Star of David came in bowls, punch cups, plates, and many other pieces.
There are certain types of glassware that are collectible. The best way to tell is to look for a maker's mark on the bottom. Some types of collectible glass include Anchor Hocking, Fenton, Royal Dalton, and carnival glass.
I think the lids were to protect what you were drinking, keep insects and particles from landing in the glass. I use mine to carry food to work for lunch.
You can find Anchor Hocking Freeze-Heat and Serve products at major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and online on websites like Amazon or the Anchor Hocking website.
Anchor Hocking has its own self-titled website. Its products are available from various online vendors, including Amazon and Overstock. The company was originally titled Hocking Glass Company, but merged with AnchorCap and Closure Corporations in 1937 to become Anchor Hocking.
Separate companies. Pyrex is licensed now by World kitchen which was the pyrex glass division that Corning spun off. World kitchen now makes the glass ware in PA out of soda-lime glass rather than the more durable borosilicate glass. In the EU pyrex is still made out of borosilicate glass. Anchor hocking is a separate 2nd largest glassware company.
EAPC, when referring to vintage glassware, stands for "Early American Prescut". It is a pattern that was produced by the Anchor Hocking company from the 1960s-1990s and is also known by collectors as "Star of David". Not to be confused with EAPG, "Early American Pattern Glass" which was a style of glassware produced ca 1850-1910. Hope this is the answer you were looking for.
No. Anchor Hocking made a 6 sided one. It is shaped like their Wexford Ice bucket and cookie jar. LampLight Farms made the round one.
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I have many, many times with no problem
Libbey Glass and Pyrex are two of AH largest competitors.