by Julie Noyas | Sep 21, 2021 | Boats, Crudités, & Relishes
Item Number: 540
Approximate Size: 8″ L – 1½” H – 4″ W
Production Dates: 1915-1982
The Pickle dish is another pioneering item in the American 2056 pattern. There were two other similar shaped pieces that were introduced at the same time – the larger Celery and the smaller Olive dish. The sizes of the three oblong dishes ranged from 6″ – 10″. The 8″ Pickle is the medium-sized dish. All of these items make a wonderful trio, and have proven to be great appetizer and buffet servers. They can even be used for other purposes as well.
This dish should not be confused with another pickle item in the American pattern – the Pickle Jar and Cover. The Pickle Jar was also introduced in 1915; however, it looks entirely different from the regular “Pickle” dish. One is a covered jar; the Pickle is simply an open pickle server.
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 16, 2021 | Vases & Bouquet Holders
Item Numbers: B-07 (9″) – 416 (10″) – 417 (11½”)
Three Sizes: 9″, 10″, and 11½”
Production Dates: See Below
The very first item to debut was in 1915, and it was the larger 11½” Oval. The other two smaller Ovals were introduced in 1916. Out of the three different sizes, the smaller 9″ Oval had the shortest life – only being produced until the late 1920s. The 10″ Floating Garden (Oval) debuted in 1916 and it’s last year of production was in 1973. The larger 11½” Floating Garden (Oval) was produced from 1915-1958. The Floating Gardens were primarily in constant production throughout their lives; however, there were a few intermittent years during wartime when they were dropped from the 2056 production line.
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 15, 2021 | Drinkware & Stemware
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 15, 2021 | Shakers & Salt Servers
Item Number: SUS-01
Dimensions: 4¾” H
Production Dates: 1915-1925
The height of the item is approximately 4¾”, with the top on. The inside diameter of the neck usually runs between 1⅛”-1¼”, with a 1¾” outside diameter. While it might not be obvious at first, the glass neck with have a small bevel of ground glass – located on the inside edge of the neck. The bottom of the glass container often shows a pontil mark or scar, commonly seen in older glass.
This item has a heavy metal top (H.N.T.), which makes it very easy to distinguish from the newer Cheese/Sugar Shaker. The top will have thirty-one (31) holes, in the shape of the Star of David. The Sugar Shakers can also be found in a variety of E.P.N.S. lids and collars. During the early years of production, these shakers were sent to metal working companies that mounted them with silver and nickel tops. Only the regular Sugar Shakers (H.N.T.) were featured in the Fostoria American catalogs.
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 14, 2021 | Shakers & Salt Servers
Item Number: 661
Dimensions: 4½” H
Production Dates: 1978-1982
The Cheese/Sugar Shaker did not have a long life, so the details pertaining to this item are pretty straight-forward. It came to life from popular demand. There was an earlier Sugar Shaker that was produced when the American pattern debuted in 1915; however, it had a heavy metal top and was only produced for about ten years. The American pattern pressed on for another fifty years without a similar shaker, so the Cheese/Sugar Shaker was a welcome addition when it was offered in 1978.
Fostoria Glass described this item as the “Cheese/Sugar Shaker”. The glass piece, whether you use it as a Cheese Shaker or a Sugar Shaker, is the same identical item. Fostoria designated only one item number to this piece – not two. They did; however, offer two different chrome tops that could go with it – a cheese top and a sugar top. The sugar top has fifteen (15) round holes; the cheese top has eleven (11) larger round holes.
I have found many discrepancies among authors and publications regarding production dates, item numbers, and even its size. I have measured my own personal items and the height of the piece is approximately 4½”, with the top on. The bottom diameter of the glass is about 3″, with an approximate interior neck opening of 1½-inches. The Cheese/Sugar Shakers will not have a ground neck.
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 13, 2021 | Boxes & Boudoir Items
Item Number: CC-09
Dimensions: 3⅛” Sq. – 2⅞ H
Production Dates: 1916-1925
Years ago, hair receivers were very much in favor by the ladies of the house. Women would recycle their hair, and collect it after brushing and grooming. The hair was kept in a container, usually made from a variety of materials from ceramic to crystal. The American pattern produced one such item – the Hair Receiver & Cover. Hair would be placed in the box, via the hole in the cover. The hair would be collected and later used in a number of ways; the most popular being turned into a hair rat. A “rat” was a form that was made out of a woman’s own hair, and then used to make a bigger hairstyle. Hair was also collected for stuffing purposes – such as for making pincushions and other items.
The Hair Receiver is almost identical to the Square Puff & Cover, with the obvious difference being seen in the lid. The Hair Receiver has a hole in the center of the cover. The inside diameter of this opening is approximately ⅞”, with a finished and smoothed edge. The measurement of the entire box – with the cover in place – is about 3⅛” in length and width, and 2⅞” in height.
Finding these items in undamaged condition gets harder with each passing year. Many of the covers (or lids) are found chipped or cracked. Lifting and placing the covers on the boxes should be done carefully, and always with a gentle touch. As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase on eBay. The following link shows available Hair Receiver Boxes on eBay.
