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Clear pressed glass divided relish dish in the 'Early American Prescut' (EAPC) pattern by Anchor Hocking

Clear pressed glass divided relish dish in the 'Early American Prescut' (EAPC) pattern by Anchor Hocking

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History

This divided relish dish was produced by Anchor Hocking Glass Company as part of their popular Early American Prescut (EAPC) line, which debuted in the 1960s and continued into the 1970s. The pattern features a distinctive star-and-fan motif reminiscent of earlier cut glass designs, making elegant glassware accessible to middle-class American households during the post-war boom. The EAPC line was widely distributed and became a staple in American homes for entertaining and everyday use. Early American Prescut glassware appeals to vintage kitchenware collectors, mid-century modern enthusiasts, and those who appreciate affordable American-made glass from the 1960s-70s. These pieces evoke nostalgia for a bygone era of home entertaining and represent accessible elegance in American design. Collectors value complete sets and less common serving pieces, though the pattern's widespread production means individual pieces remain reasonably priced and accessible to new collectors.

Origin

Lancaster, Ohio, United States

Maker

Anchor Hocking Glass Company

Time period

circa 1960–1970s