5 Rare mugs -- Primrose,
Fleurette, Honeysuckle,
Anniversary Rose, and
unidentified "Bouquet"
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The "D-Handle" Mugs
The D-Handle mugs are the staple of a Fire-King
mug collector. Generally these are more desirable than stacking mugs,
having a classic stylish and timeless look not quite matched by other glass
makers. They will all have a dimple in the top of the handle.
There is some variation in the heat rings, the curvature of the sides,
the shape of the base, wall thickness, and up to 1/8" variation in height.
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| A Vitrock mug. Not
marked but these are the earliest true Fire-King mugs. Notice the
“philbe” shape—straight sides and very pronounced base lip. The dimple
on top of handle lasted to the end. Bead heat ring near outer edge.
Late 1930s - 1941 |
The Philbe shape in sapphire
blue. Straight sides, dimple handle, edge to base. These are
usually marked on bottom. The heat ring is shaped flat, and is at
the outer edge of the base. Mid-late 1940s |
Philbe Wannabe—the same
as philbe but not embossed with design and has a bead NEAR the edge, not
a flat heat ring AT the edge like the true Philbe. Very few were
marked on bottom. These are only in ivory, not white. Early 1940s |
Transition shaving mug in
ivory—the sharp base isn’t so sharp any more but is not really a flowing
curve either. Probably done to help prevent the base from chipping.
No heat ring on the bottom. Sides now curved. Notice the inward taper
nearing the top. These mugs can vary in height and thickness - thicker
is older. 1940s - 1950s |
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| Jadeite Philbe, one all
collecors treasure. Flat heat ring at the outer edge, usually not
marked. Mid-late 1940s |
Standard D handle mug.
Curved sides, still has the handle dimple, thin bead heat ring is about
3/16” or 5mm from the outer edge. Late 1950s to late 1970s |
A Federal mug
on the right. There is no dimple in the handle, which is placed higher
on the mug than on a Fire-King; the curvature of the sides is different,
and the diameter at the top is about 1/8” wider than a Fire-King mug which
is shown on the left. Even without looking at the bottom, which will
show an F inside a shield, a trained collector will see without picking
it up that this is not a Fire-King mug. |
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