by Julie Noyas | Jun 15, 2016 | Cake Salvers & Servers
Item Number: 306
Diameter: 10″
Production Dates: 1948-1982
The Handled Cake Plate is a very versatile piece. When compared to other Fostoria American cake serving pieces, it is smaller in scale and general appearance. With two handles, it is very easy to transport from one place to the next – and is not bulky in weight. It is a very useful dish for serving a variety of foods – from desserts, appetizers, breads, etc.
The Handled Cake Plate is approximately 10″ in diameter. The measurement from handle to handle is about 12″. It has a beautiful starburst (or ray) design in the center.
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by Julie Noyas | Jun 6, 2016 | Vases & Bouquet Holders
Item Number: V-03
Height: 5½″
Production Dates: 1915-1923
The complete Flower Pot, with its Cover, is approximately 5½” in height. That height measurement could vary slightly. Remember, these items were hand-made. Some books state the height measurement as 4½”; however, the 1915 Fostoria catalog lists the complete Flower Pot (with Cover) at a height of 5½”. The perforated Cover, by itself, is almost 1″ thick. The diameter of the Flower Pot, with its perforated Cover, is approximately 9½”.
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Just remember, the Flower Pot is very hard to find – so the search results might be minimal – if any. You could also try to find one at Replacements.com, estate sales, glass shows, etc.
by Julie Noyas | May 25, 2016 | Vases & Bouquet Holders
Item Number: 745
Height: 4½″
Production Dates: 1935-1958
The Fostoria American Sweetpea Vase is just that – sweet. While most people today spell “sweet pea” as two separate words, the Fostoria Glass Company did describe and spell the vase as one word – “Sweetpea”. With a bowl shape, the sides gradually flow upward and outward. Instead of a serrated top edge, this vase’s edging is clear and smooth.
The Sweetpea Vase is approximately 4½” high, with a top opening of about 7″. The bottom of the vase has a ray or petal-like design, and is about 3″ in diameter. When viewing the Sweetpea Vase online – or in pictures – the size can be deceiving. It looks small; much like a cup. It is not small or slight in weight. A hefty piece of glass it is, and quite substantial.
The Sweetpea Vase is not a rare piece; however, it is not common either. It was produced at the Fostoria Glass Factory from around 1935 – 1958. The form and shape of this lovely vase is just perfect for making a floral arrangement with delicate and fragrant Sweet Pea’s.
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by Julie Noyas | Mar 10, 2016 | Cake Salvers & Servers
Item Number: 631
Width: 10″
Production Dates: 1924-1982
The Fostoria American Square Salver is a very impressive piece of glass. While most people today call this piece a “Cake Stand”, Fostoria called it a “Salver” – which simply means a tray that was especially made for serving food or beverages. Fostoria produced two Salvers – the square one you see pictured here, and the beautiful Round Salver. Other cake stands and/or servers were also made.
The Square Salver is approximately 10″ in width, with a height of about 7¼”. When the two Salvers were produced, Fostoria Glass Company put a higher price tag on the Square Salver. Most of the time, but not always, it is more expensive to buy in today’s market than the Round Salver. The Round Salver was introduced first, around 1916. A few years later, the Square Salver was introduced. Both were kept in the production line until approximately 1982.
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by Julie Noyas | Dec 23, 2015 | Drinkware & Stemware
Item Number: 709
Approximate Size: 4½″ H; 12 oz.
Production Dates: 1933-1943 Beer Mug; 1974-1982 Tankard
The Beer Mug (709) was first introduced in 1933, being produced for about ten years. It was then taken out of production. Later (in 1974), it was re-introduced as a “Tankard”. Therefore, this piece is known by two names – a Beer Mug or a Tankard. The Beer Mug is the oldest description; the Tankard is the newest.
The bottom of the original Beer Mug (709) was void of any design. When this piece was reintroduced in 1974 as a Tankard, the mould was reworked. While the basic shape, size and holding capacity of the Tankard did not change, the bottom design was modified from being clear glass to a rayed design. Even though the Beer Mug was produced longer than the Tankard, the original Beer Mug with the clear bottom is harder to find.
The Tankards were primarily produced in crystal; however, they can occasionally be found in a special production color of Brown (BR). These non-cataloged items are not plentiful. The Ruby Tankards (709.RU) are rare and extremely hard to find.
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by Julie Noyas | Dec 16, 2015 | Drinkware & Stemware
Item Number: 63
Height: 5¾″
Production Dates: 1932-1982
This is the 12 oz. Fostoria American Footed Ice Tea. It is a substantial piece of glass, with flared sides. It has a height of approximately 5¾ inches. The Footed Ice Tea was a popular piece in the Fostoria American line, being produced for an estimated fifty years.
There were a total of three different styles of non-handled “Ice Teas” produced over the years. Each one has the same holding capacity – about 12 ounces. They are the Footed Ice Tea, the Flared Ice Tea, and the Regular Ice Tea.
No matter your design preference, one (or all) of the American Ice Teas should serve your needs beautifully. There is even an older handled version, which was called the Footed Handled Ice Tea (AKA Lemonade). Your choices for serving Ice Tea are endless.
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