by Julie Noyas | Aug 21, 2017 | Plates, Saucers, Tortes, & Tid Bits
Item Number: P-06
Approximate Size: 5½″ D
Production Dates: 1916-1924 Ice Cream Tray; 1925-1931 Ice Cream Saucer; 1932-1944 Ice Cream
The Fostoria American Ice Cream dish is known by different names. When first introduced, Fostoria described it as the Ice Cream Tray and/or an Ice Cream Saucer. Later in production years, it was simply described as the Ice Cream dish.
The Ice Cream dish is approximately 5½″ in diameter. Remember, these dishes were handmade – so some size variation is to be expected. The outer rims are flared upward, creating a nice nesting spot for delicious ice cream (or some other tempting dessert).
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by Julie Noyas | Aug 10, 2017 | Cream & Sugars, Trays & Platters
Item Number: 697
Length: 6¾″
Production Dates: 1938-1982
The Sugar and Cream Tray is most often seen as one piece of a three-piece set, with either the Individual Cream & Sugar – or the Tea Cream & Sugar. The Tray is the same for both sets. When these sets were being produced, you could buy the three pieces as one set, or you could buy any of the three items (Sugar, Cream, and/or Tray) individually.
The Sugar and Cream Tray was produced from 1938 – 1982. It is about 8″ in length when measured from handle to handle. The Tray portion is about 6¾” in length and approximately 4″ wide. The sides of the Tray come up about ¼ of an inch, ensuring that the Sugar and Cream will sit securely in place.
While this particular tray is obviously most used when serving Cream and Sugar, it can also be used with other pieces in the American line. For example, it holds Salt & Pepper Shakers beautifully. It is also the official tray that is used in the 3 Pc. Jam Pot Set. It can even be used for Mini Cupcakes, and individual appetizers or salads.
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You might have to search for Cream and Sugar sets as well, as many times the Trays are sold as a set.
by Julie Noyas | Aug 3, 2017 | Plates, Saucers, Tortes, & Tid Bits
Item Number: P-03
Approximate Size: 6″ D
Production Dates: 1915-1928
The Fostoria American Ice Tea Plate has the distinction of being one of the first items introduced in the American pattern back in 1915. There was not a big supply of these plates produced; hence, they are not easy to locate. The Ice Tea Plates were sold as a separate item from the Ice Tea glasses. When these two pieces are suited together, they make for a beautiful duo.
The Ice Tea Plates are approximately 6″ in diameter, and at first glance, look similar to the 6″ Bread and Butter Plates. Their similarity in size and shape has caused confusion between the two; however, there are differences. The most prominent difference is that there is no visible ring around the center design of the Ice Tea Plate, as it has been totally ground off on the underside. There is an obvious center ring on the Bread and Butter Plates.
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Bear in mind; however, that these type of plates are sometimes mistaken for the Bread and Butter Plates, etc. Many people do not know their correct name, so you will need to search for all types of plates in case they are misclassified.
by Julie Noyas | Jul 20, 2017 | Plates, Saucers, Tortes, & Tid Bits
Item Number: 638
Approximate Size: 8″ L; 6½″ W
Production Dates: 1938-1958
The Fostoria American Sauce Boat Plate is really lovely. Even though it is typically paired with the Sauce Boat, it is beautiful in its own right. The Sauce Boat and the Sauce Boat Plate were offered separately by the Fostoria Glass Company, so it is possible to have one without the other. When used together; however, they serve any type of dinner sauce with grace and beauty.
In comparison to other common American pieces, the production life for the Sauce Boat and Plates were not as long-lived. For this reason alone, this is why you typically do not see vast amounts of these pieces in the seller’s market. Even so, they managed to be produced for twenty years … and you can still find them.
The Sauce Boat Plate is about 8″ in length and approximately 6½″ wide. The design in the center of the plate and bowl is the same, showcasing 24 petals and/or rays. The reason they fit so perfectly and are almost identical in appearance is because the Sauce Boat Plate was made from the same mould as the Sauce Boat.
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by Julie Noyas | Jul 6, 2017 | Plates, Saucers, Tortes, & Tid Bits
Item Number: 558
Approximate Size: 11½″ D
Production Dates: 1915-1974
This is the Fostoria American 11½″ Sandwich Plate, and it is the largest Sandwich Plate that was produced in the American pattern. Since it is featured in Fostoria’s 1915 Catalog Supplement, we know 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 inch.
The 11½″ Sandwich Plate had a long life and remained in the American line until approximately 1974. After Fostoria Glass closed its factory, this piece was never reproduced by the Lancaster Colony Corporation.
An interesting fact about this particular Sandwich Plate is that it is often confused with other items in the Fostoria American line. Many times it is erroneously sold as a Cake Plate. Even more commonly, it’s often misclassified as a Cracker Plate – the piece that accompanied the Footed Cheese. Both assumptions are wrong; however, it is easy to understand the confusion since all the pieces are approximately the same size and look almost identical. The key words being “almost identical”.
There is one physical characteristic that distinguishes the Cracker Plate from the 11½″ Sandwich Plate – and that is a raised retainer ring. The true Sandwich Plate does not have a raised retainer ring in the center of the plate; however, the Cracker Plate does. The retainer ring helps to hold the Footed Cheese in place so that it does not slip around on the Cracker Plate. Therein lies the difference, and it is an easy one to spot if you know what to look out for.
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by Julie Noyas | Jun 27, 2017 | Plates, Saucers, Tortes, & Tid Bits
Item Number: 371
Approximate Size: 11½″
Production Dates: 1938-1970
Fostoria Glass Company produced an item in their American line that was called the “Cheese and Cracker”. It consisted of two individual pieces – the Footed Cheese, and the Cracker Plate. When these pieces were produced, you could either buy the two-piece set together – or you could buy the Footed Cheese and/or the Cracker Plate independently of each other. For this reason, you often see the pieces separated or misidentified.
The Cracker Plate is approximately 11½″ in diameter. The Cracker Plate and the large 11½″ Sandwich Plate look very similar; however, they are not the same plate. Even today, most people don’t know the difference and sell one as the other. Since the two plates are almost identical in style and size, it is easy to understand the confusion.
Over the years, and especially most recently, I see the Cheese and Cracker set sold with the wrong plate. Quite often, it is sold with the 11½″ Sandwich Plate. The difference between the two plates is that the Cracker Plate has a raised retainer ring in the center; the Sandwich Plate does not. The retainer ring helps to hold the Footed Cheese in place so that it does not slip around on the plate. As you can see, the Footed Cheese fits snugly inside the ring on the true Cracker Plate.
For a view of the item that sits on top of the Cracker Plate, please refer to the Footed Cheese. To see both items together, please refer to the Cheese & Cracker.
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