Arques, France
ARCOROC GLASSWARE Arcoroc is a brand name used by Arc International (headquartered in Arques, France) primarily for their commercial-grade ware (glassware made to withstand heavier abuse than items sold for typical home use), such as drinkware, barware, dinnerware, cookware, serving bowls, etc, used especially in restaurants, hotels, taverns, cruise ships, prisons and other institutional settings. The brand name “Arcoroc” was introduced in 1963. A wide variety of attractive and interesting patterns and pieces were (and are) made, many with geometrical motifs.
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Arc International also produced glass under the LUMINARC brand name (introduced in 1948) which is usually sold for typical consumer use.
Most Arcoroc glassware sold within the United States (or marked “U S A”) is actually manufactured at their North American glassware-producing facility (Durand Glass Manufacturing Company) which is located in Millville, New Jersey.
The Durand operation started glass production at Millville in 1982. Other glass production facilities operated by Arc International (and where Arcoroc brand ware may also be made) include locations at Châteauroux, France and Nanjing, China.
Here is their company website with more info on Arcoroc glassware:
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For an extensive list of glass manufacturers’ marks and logos seen on bottles, fruit jars, electrical insulators, tableware and other glass items, please click here to check out the Glass Bottle Marks pages (page one).
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I have black glass dinner plates that say only a raised molded “ARC France” no white label or longer name. The same pattern on ebay I see have only the white arcoroc stamp. I’m trying to date my plates they look really old. I can’t find this same mark that I have. It’s not listed here either. I’m thinking my black glass plates maybe had a mid century re-issue that is called Tampico. All of the plates I find only have the full name and white letters label & are described as mid century. I can’t find any that have marks that look like mine. I sent the company an email but not sure if they reply to these things. I can’t find a book either. Any ideas?
What about the hallmark that just reads “FRANCE” only? Any ideas as to time frames?
Jay, I’m not sure. Good question. Maybe someone will drop by and give us feedback here! Thanks for your post!
David
My clear glass cups says France backwards. If you look through the cup then you see france with 25 on the bottom one the other side. Did you figure anything out for your question?
Thank you
Ed Doran
Duralex. Made in France. (I had the same question.)
Hello Nancy,
Duralex glassware is certainly made in France, BUT I don’t know whether or not other, unrelated glass companies in France also made tumblers or other glass items with just the word “FRANCE” embossed on the bottom. Do you have information to show that Duralex is the only possibility for Jay’s item?
Thanks for posting!
David
Hi, are the cobalt blue bowls microwave safe?
Hello Bunita,
I believe most of the typical glassware (bowls and plates) made by Arcoroc are microwave-safe. However, if you have the slightest doubt, here is a good webpage where you can easily determine if any item is safe to use in the microwave:
https://www.wikihow.com/Test-if-a-Dish-Is-Microwave-Safe
I hope this helps!
David
Any info on Minos Jade…. age?
Hi Susan,
I don’t have information on that pattern. The general “look” of the glass reminds me of green Depression Glass patterns made in the US during the 1920s and ’30s, but I am sure this is a much, much newer glassware, possibly from the 1980s or later???? If anyone has information on the age of the Minos Jade pattern made by Arcoroc, please write and let us know!!
Thanks,
David
I have done s little more family research and a relative remembered this being a popular gift and thinks it may have been given to my mother during this later time frame. Thanks for your help.
I have two sets of a Rosaline pink swirl pitcher and 4 tumblers. One belonged to my mother and I feel sure that she had it long before 1960. Is there any other information on this pattern as
depression glass? I am mystified that it is not older. Thanks for your help.
Hi Edith,
I’m posting your query, although I have no information on your glassware. Perhaps someone else does.
David