by Julie Noyas | Jul 13, 2021 | Catsup, Mayo, Mustard, & Oils
Item Number: BOT-2
Approximate Size: 6¾″ H; 8½ oz.
Production Dates: 1939-1943 Catsup; 1957-1958 Condiment
Ketchup and catsup are simply two different spellings for the same condiment. Since the Fostoria Glass Company used “Catsup” to describe this particular piece, I want to remain true to this item’s history and have described it with their original spelling.
Put simply, the Catsup Bottle & Stopper is quite beautiful. I don’t think I have ever seen another condiment bottle that is prettier. The Stopper is equally as nice, being both solid and hefty. When I want to feel a bit special, I will bring this piece out and serve homemade catsup in it. It looks gorgeous on the table; however, I will tell you … the catsup does not flow out of it as beautifully as it looks. If you were serving thin catsup, you probably would not have a problem, but thick catsup is difficult to “pour”. I found through personal experience that guests wanted to thrust the bottle up and down, or heaven forbid – put a knife in it to get the catsup out. That simply would not do, so now I only use it when serving thinner condiment sauces.
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by Julie Noyas | Jul 12, 2021 | Vases & Bouquet Holders
Item Number: BX-01
Approximate Size: 5½” L – 2¼” W – 1½” H
Production Dates: 1940-1948 as Flower Box; 1940-1983 as Oblong Butter Cover
The Flower Box is actually the same piece as the Oblong Butter Cover. Fostoria simply described it as two separate pieces, each with a different use. When it was displayed as a Flower Box, it was classified under the “Vases” category. It was only described and shown as a Flower Box for a few years; thereafter, it was eliminated from the catalogs. The Oblong Butter Cover; however, continued to be in production through 1983.
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I used the term “oblong butter cover” in the search terms as very few people describe this item as a Flower Box.
by Julie Noyas | Jul 9, 2021 | Vases & Bouquet Holders
Item Number: V-11
Approximate Size: 10″ H
Production Dates: 1924-1925
The Fostoria American Bagged Vase is a hard-to-find item, only being produced for a short period of time. While similar in shape and overall size of the 10″ Cupped Vase, the differences between the two can be seen in the top opening. Both pieces of glass came from the same mould; however, each was shaped with a different neck. The Bagged Vase is much more difficult to find than the Cupped Vase.
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by Julie Noyas | Jul 9, 2021 | Plates, Saucers, Tortes, & Tid Bits
Item Number: 707
Approximate Size: 8″ D; 1½″ H
Production Dates: 1938-1982
The 3-Toed Tid Bit often gets confused with the 3-Toed Bon Bon. While similar in size, the Bon Bon is actually about an inch smaller in diameter. The Tid Bit has serrated edges that go straight-up, versus the Bon Bon that has edges that flow outward. Look for those specific traits and you should be able to correctly identify them.
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by Julie Noyas | Jul 9, 2021 | Miscellaneous
Item Number: 710
Approximate Size: 2⅜” H
Production Dates: 1915-1981
In addition to crystal, the Fostoria American Toothpick can be found in a beautiful Ruby color. The Ruby items were commissioned by the Fostoria Glass Society of America in 1983, to be made as a souvenir. They are stamped on the bottom with the “FGSA” logo.
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Some Toppers might show up in the search results, as people seem to like to use those items as toothpick holders as well.
by Julie Noyas | Jul 8, 2021 | Covered Containers
Item Number: SV-01
Approximate Size: 5¼″ H; 6½ oz.
Production Dates: 1939-1943
This particular syrup server is different from the others in the American line, mainly because it has a Bakelite handle. The Sani-Cut Server was offered for just a few years. The country was at war when this item was discontinued. It is highly probable that this was a contributing factor for the short life of the Sani-Cut Server, especially since Bakelite products were used for wartime equipment during World War II.
The Fostoria catalogs only showed one shape for the handle of the Sani-Cut Server. It is the softly-rounded shape that is shown in the photo above. While the catalog did not specify the color of the handle, it is unofficially referred to as “Butterscotch”. One can find replacement tops for the Sani-Cut Server that display different colors and shapes of the handle; however, the original version from Fostoria Glass will have the smooth, rounded handle.
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