Preliminary identification
Photo reference
3 uploaded photos
Overview
A classic piece of American kitchen history, this white milk glass refrigerator dish features the iconic 'F in a shield' mark. Designed for durability and utility, it represents the transition from heavy stoneware to the sleek, 'heat-proof' glassware that defined the post-war American kitchen.
Story
Before Tupperware dominated the pantry, these glass 'fridgies' were the high-tech solution for leftovers. In the 1950s, Federal Glass marketed these as 'heat proof' to prove they could handle the temperature shock of a modern electric refrigerator.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1900, the Federal Glass Company became a titan of the industry by mastering automated 'pressed glass' techniques. Their 'F in a shield' logo, adopted in 1932, became a hallmark of affordable, stylish American glassware until the factory finally closed its doors in 1979.
Condition & Value
The photos show a clean, bright white body with the lid intact. There are minor dark scuffs on the lid surface that may be removable with gentle cleaning. Condition appears excellent with no major chips visible on the high-wear rim areas. Excellent condition maintains the top end of the value range.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.