the hexes be hexing

Over in the FB Wexford group, somebody asked about the single hexagonal plate in the Wexford pattern. I first posted about it a while back, pondering why it would be the only one with that shape. But as it turns out, there are many hexagons to be found. They just aren’t plates. The ratios between […]

the silver lining

A breakthrough for my silver-trimmed Wexford: a few weeks ago, I discovered professional silversmith/polisher Harriete Estel Berman through a search for silver and silverplate care, namely, via the silver care tab of her site. A short email exchange about silver applied to glassware led to a suggested test that parallels the care instructions for holloware […]

how it’s going: checking in, part 2

The decision to move forward strictly with Wexford glassware from my thrifting excursions was easy to make: that long ago, the shelves were packed with the double-diamond details of the prolific late-ish Anchor Hocking pattern. It was too old to be new, too new to be ‘valuable’ old, and it had belonged to everyone’s mother […]

the case with a silver lining

Every time I think I’ve acquired every piece of Wexford produced with silver trim, I find to more pieces that were made silver trim.☆ Last month, I moved the silver trim pieces to a larger case to accommodate the growth. After this past week, it it’s almost not enough. I’ve developed the foolish notions that […]

the shake-up

The Wexford collection has expanded a good deal this year, adding many pieces with color or precious metal trim. This means resetting display cabinets! Let’s start with our Larkin Co. side-by-side, an early 1900s desk/hutch combination. It is now home to our Golden Wexford. on top: 12″ cake plate, salad/berry bowl on gold base (w/ […]

the glorious imposter

I found this online last week, having never seen anything like it in any pattern. It is a gorgeous Wexford-adjacent piece, listed as Wexford, but I strongly doubt it is… Curiously, every feature on this pitcher/decanter is found throughout the Wexford series, except maybe the lid. The biggest standout is the layout of the large […]

top 10 for 2020

The Top Ten Wexford moments for 2020? Honestly, it’s closer to a Top Five list with a six-way tie for fifth place, but here we go: Number Ten: The Gathering of Parts for Homemade “Cobble”ware None of these parts were found with Wexford glassware, but a few used Early American Prescut (EAPC) also by Anchor […]

the rare decanter

Then there is the third decanter, with a square footprint and rectangular shape. I would assume 32 ounces in volume. It has no listing in the reproduced catalog pages of Fire King & More, except as part of the cigar/cigarette stand. This is the hardest to find of the three decanters. I have yet to […]

the captain’s decanter

Named presumably due to the wide base making it unlikely to tip, this decanter amuses me the most, since I doubt Wexford was ever go-to serviceware for the private yacht crowd. Similar to the wine decanter, the captain’s decanter holds 32 ounces. The second edition of Fire-King & More (updated in 2002) listed its value […]

the wine decanter

Anchor Hocking has produced at least three decanters, the most commonly found being the wine decanter. The catalog pages call it simply “Decanter” but it was sold in a set with wine glasses, hence my term for the piece. Thirty-two ounces, listed for $12.00. An online search produces a range of $12.00 to $72.00, with […]