Vintage Housewares: Anchor Hocking Early American Prescut 

How nice that you have those pieces from your mother in law! Enjoy!

Hi Tanana! It's wonderful that you have some of the pieces and they belonged to your mom! Those are treasures!

Hi Cynthia - there is a lot of this pattern out there, so I hope you find some pieces you don't have. Thanks!

Thanks for researching, T.M. Ivey!

@@cavalcadeoffood Happy to do it. I love looking stuff up.

Hi Lana - those are perfect for banana splits! Thanks!

I still do that

I do too!

I do that on my peanut butter cookies.

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!

Have you ever researched carnival glass?

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

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.

My mom did that as well, making everything beautiful

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!

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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.

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

Seems like simple manners too!!🙄🙄🇺🇸🙏

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

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!

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

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

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

@@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.

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

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

Same with you my mom

Thanks so much, lightmarker!!

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

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!

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

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.

How wonderful! A EAPC ceiling fixture!

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.

@@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.

@@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.

@@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.

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

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.

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

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

I have that dish too from my Mom.

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. 😊

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

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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.

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.✝️🙏😌

@@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.

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

I too worry about my collection😔

I have a very large one.star of david.crystal also I have a punch bowl.very beautiful.

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!

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

I live in Montana and that’s a great find, I have a lot of early. American Prescott pieces, love vintage pieces, my home is filled with them.

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

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

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

You're welcome, Barbara!

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❤

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

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

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

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

@@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.

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!

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.❤

@@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!!

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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.

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

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

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

I remember TG&Y.

Hi Barbara - if you or your kids no longer want them, donate them to a thrift store of your choosing. Many people collect these pieces, even though they are not expensive, and would be thrilled to find them on the thrift store shelves.

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!

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

You're welcome, winterrose!

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

You might check your local area, nearby towns, for a store called "Appliance Parts" or some similar name. They often carry parts for older appliances or can get order them. They also know of local handymen who work part time that do small repairs so you won't be charged an arm and a leg.

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!

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.

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

Thanks, Jack!

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!

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

Hi Wendy! This was a popular pattern - sounds like you had them growing up, too. Thanks!

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

I have a big collection of Wexford.

I also love Wexford!

You're welcome, Jane!!

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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!

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

I agree, Judy!

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

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

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

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