ARCOROC Glassware

                       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.

Base marking on small glass dessert bowl - marked with ARCOROC USA
ARCOROC USA ~ base marking on small dessert bowl .

 


ADVERTISEMENT




Small ARCOROC tumbler or bar glass, marked ARCOROC FRANCE on base
Small ARCOROC water glass,  tumbler or bar glass, marked ARCOROC FRANCE on base
Small glass tumbler made by Arcoroc - 29 mold number on base
Base markings on small tumbler  –  ARCOROC FRANCE (appears backward, but reads correctly when looking down into the inside of the glass) -Mold number 29

 

Arcoroc- small glass dessert or serving bowl - ARCOROC-USA-on-bottom
ARCOROC- Small Clear glass dessert bowl, marked “ARCOROC USA” on bottom. This was probably made at the Millville, New Jersey plant.

 

 

Arc International also produced glass under the LUMINARC brand name  (introduced in 1948) which is usually sold for typical consumer use.

Glass Marking: ARCOROC - France - mark on small glass bowl made in France
ARCOROC / FRANCE – mark on base of small dessert bowl or custard dish

Most Arcoroc glassware sold within the United States 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:

Arcoroc.com


Please click here to go to my Home Page.

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).


ADVERTISEMENT




11 thoughts on “ARCOROC Glassware”

  1. 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?

    1. 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

    1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Leave a Reply, Comment or Query

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.