Item Number: 553
Approximate Size: 9″ D
Production Dates: 1915-1974
This is the Fostoria American 9″ Sandwich Plate, and it is a versatile piece to have in your collection. Since it is featured in Fostoria’s 1915 Catalog Supplement, we know – without a doubt – that it was produced in 1915 when Fostoria first introduced the American pattern. Three different sized Sandwich Plates were introduced at that time – the 9″, 10½″, and the 11½″. All of these plates bear a small center design.
Of all the plates that Fostoria produced in the American pattern (and there were quite a few of them), the Sandwich Plates remain one of my favorites. The reason is simple. They are neither too big nor too small when it comes to serving tea or a luncheon-type menu. I only serve sandwiches and other types of finger foods on them so that no knives or forks are ever needed. This philosophy has kept the plates in pristine condition, with no utensil marks of any kind.
The photo at the top of the page is the original and first variation of this plate. The photo on the left is the second variation. You can find more photos and details on this plate in my book, Fostoria American In-Depth Review and Identification Guide, on pages 48 and 49.
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