the votive

Perhaps the most misunderstood piece of the line, the Wexford votive holder is often identified as a shotglass, which is easily dismissed in a product line originating in the late 1960s that also includes a cordial glass. Fire-King & More gave a 2002 value of $2.50 for a 2.5″ votive. The book included some of […]

the vexing hex

While there are many pieces in the Wexford line with a hexagonal base, there is exactly one plate. I normally find them individually for about $3 to $6 thrifting. Online searches can find them up to $13 to $16 apiece, but multi-piece listings with find some lots closer to thrift store prices if the shipping […]

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 […]

the mysterious misfit

Apparently, Wexford had a payday that encouraged many similar designs and knock-offs. At the start of my Wexford journey, I accepted psuedo-Wexford companion pieces. As my collection grew, I sent most of them back into the thrift cycle. I still have the almost-Wexford bell, and the goes-well-with-Wexford glass drink coasters. But then there is this […]

the chip & dip

Although I have aquired two chip & dip sets (and a dozen or so individual “dip” bowls) via piece-by-piece discovery, I recently found a boxed set from a local thrift store. This isn’t the first “in box” Wexford that I’ve found, but it is the most modern box design. The seasonal motive leaves me curious […]

the stemware

Wexford produced over a dozen glassware pieces, among them three sizes of goblet: water, wine/juice, cordial. All priced at $3.00 in the catalog. While thrifting, the wine/juice goblet is easy to find, often for $2.00 or less. The water goblet is found maybe half as often. The cordial goblet is the rarest of the three. […]

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 […]