Item Number: UR-05
Approximate Size: 4½″ D – 5″ H
Production Dates: 1925
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Item Number: RB-02
Approximate Size: 5″ D; 3½″ H
Production Dates: 1915-1928
The Jelly dishes that were produced in the American pattern are interesting. The reason is because they made three different versions that did not have covers, and one that was offered with – or without – a cover. Most people are only familiar with the regular Jelly, as it was produced for a very long time and is the one most often seen. The Flared Jelly that is featured in this post was introduced at the same time as the regular Jelly; however, it had a much shorter life span.
The Flared Jelly looks somewhat similar to the regular Jelly, with two major differences. The flared version is shorter in height, and wider in diameter – all due to the flaring of the dish. When you find one, you might just say “Oh, it’s just another Jelly piece”. It would be worth your while to look more closely at it (especially the shape and measurements), as the Flared Jelly is not an item you see in abundance. It is an open dish, without a cover. It showcases a shapely stem – which is fatter in the middle, with graceful curves.
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Item Number: 476
Approximate Size: 4⅝” H
Production Dates: 1948-1973
The American 2056 pattern offered different types of mayonnaise dishes – bowls, 2-part dishes, and footed varieties. Consumers had a choice of buying most of the mayonnaise components separately, and not in complete sets. While this post is about the Footed Mayonnaise, please know that Fostoria Glass also offered a Footed Mayonnaise & Ladle, which is Item 475.
The Footed Mayonnaise had the shortest production life of all the American mayonnaise dishes. This is one of the reasons why this item does not appear as plentiful in the current aftermarket. This item was also the last variation of a mayonnaise dish that the American pattern offered. These factors play a role in the current pricing of the item, especially when compared to one of the more familiar mayonnaise dishes.
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Item Number: 475
Approximate Size: 4⅝” H
Production Dates: 1948-1973
The American 2056 pattern offered different types of mayonnaise dishes – bowls, 2-part dishes, and footed varieties. Consumers had a choice of buying most of the mayonnaise components separately, and not in complete sets. While this post is about the Footed Mayonnaise & Ladle, please know that Fostoria Glass also offered the Footed Mayonnaise without a spoon or ladle, which is Item 476.
The Footed Mayonnaise had the shortest production life of all the American mayonnaise dishes. This is one of the reasons why this item does not appear as plentiful in the current aftermarket. This item was also the last variation of a mayonnaise dish that the American pattern offered. These factors play a role in the current pricing of the item, especially when compared to one of the more familiar mayonnaise dishes.
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Item Number: BOT-6
Approximate Size: 7¼” H
Production Dates: 1915-1943
The American pattern produced two Colognes – a small version and a large version. The latter seems to have had little recognition over the years. It is simply overlooked in a few American resource books. In other publications, when it is mentioned, sometimes the wrong photo or size has been shown.
The Large Colognes were actually the first to be offered in the American pattern, making their debut in 1915. The smaller colognes did not make an appearance until ten years later. This is an important fact to remember. Unlike their smaller siblings, the Large Colognes were only produced in clear crystal and they showcase bigger cubes in their design. They came with a Stopper, which is approximately 2¾” in length.
When it comes to the holding capacity of the Colognes – whatever the size – expect some fluctuation. For the most part, Fostoria Glass described their American Colognes as either being “Small” or “Large”. Every now and again we will see a mention of the holding capacity in catalogs as being 8 oz. for the Large, and 6 oz. for the Small. In 1928, a price list mentions the Small Cologne as being 4½ ounces – which in all probability – might be a misprint or clerical error. You should always consider the holding capacity that is mentioned in Fostoria’s catalogs/price lists as being an estimate, not an exact measure.
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Item Number: UR-01
Approximate Size: 4¼” L – 3¼” W – 2¼” H
Production Dates: 1918-1925
Out of the entire American 2056 line, the Chiffonier remains one of the most expensive items to buy. Prices have come down in recent years; however, do your own research to determine a value. Online auction sites don’t usually have this item for sale, and since Chiffoniers are extremely difficult to find, sellers can usually ask whatever they feel the market will bear.
