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Hocking Colors and Patterns
Hocking produced glass in a variety of colors and patterns in both frosted glass and clear glass. Hocking varied the colors of the glass from year to year and among the patterns produced, but overall white glass as well as glass colored in delicate shades of green and pink were the most popular colors. The most popular patterns that Hocking produced were block optic, bubble, cameo, colonial, coronation, fortune, hobnail, lace edge, Manhattan, mayfair, Miss America, oyster and pearls, princess and royal ruby.
Identifying Hocking Glass
Like many glass companies of the era, Hocking Glass did not have an identifying mark on the bottom. A true piece of Hocking glass can be identified by its pattern, color and pieces. For example, the bubble pattern was produced in dark green and crystal and its pieces consisted of plates, cups and saucers, bowls, pitchers, tumblers and a sugar and cream set. Therefore if you were to find a blue soup bowl in the bubble pattern you would know that it is not genuine Hocking glass.
Where to Find Hocking Glass
Hocking glass can be found in antique stores and flea markets nationwide, but because it was produced in Ohio many of the patterns are more easily found in the Midwest. Large antique malls are popular in the Midwest and several dealers in these malls specialize only in depression glass. However, to find rare pieces or entire sets, the best place to look is online auction sites because the selection is greater than what you may find in an antique store.
Hocking Glass Today: Anchor-Hocking Glass Company
In 1927, Hocking Glass merged with the Anchor Cap and Closure Corporation to become Anchor Hocking Glass. Although the company no longer produces as much decorative glass, it still manufactures functional glassware that is sold in retailers nationwide. Anchor Hocking glass is identifiable by its famous symbol that features an H with an anchor through it. This symbol appears at the bottom of all Anchor Hocking glassware.