the new unknown

I have only recently been aware of the variety of Wexford’s ombre flash colors. I also learned it was applied to the large footed fruit bowl. And then I found one online. And it arrived today!

the other chip-n-dip

This is the Chip-n-Dip of Wexford by Anchor Hocking. At least, that is the lie as I have been told. That is what auction sites tell you. That is what Anchor Hocking’s Fire-King and More by Gene Florence will tell you. That is what in-box Wexford Chip-n-Dip sets in thrift stores tell you. But what […]

the footed fruit bowl

The most obvious companion piece to the footed centerpiece would be the footed fruit bowl. Also listed in the original Wexford catalog at $14.00. An online search will yield current prices from $10.00 to $38.00 from auction sites. Although the above web search yeilded a half dozen of this piece, I have found exactly one […]

the footed centerpiece

What I would call a compote, the Wexford catalog lists as “Bowl, 8″, ftd. centerpiece” and at one point listed for $14.00. While Replacements.com currently lists it for $59.99 (on sale), I’ve found mine most consistently around $5.99. This is among my favorite pieces for the volume it holds and the height it adds to […]