by Julie Noyas | Sep 15, 2015 | Drinkware & Stemware
Item Number: 16
Approximate Size: 3⅛″ H; 6 oz.
Production Dates: 1915-1982
This is the Fostoria American Sundae dish. Fostoria made several dessert dishes; many were called a “Sherbet” of some type. The Sundae dish stands alone, and simply by looking at it, one can tell it was appropriately named. It just looks like it is waiting for a scoop or two of some delicious ice cream!
This is a very versatile dish and can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. While the Sundae dish is the perfect size for serving ice cream, it also is wonderful for other treats too. I like to put individual servings of fruit in them, especially when I want a pop of vibrant color to show through the glass!
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 15, 2015 | Drinkware & Stemware
Item Number: 12
Approximate Size: 3¼″ H – 5 oz.
Production Dates: 1924-1982
This is the Fostoria American Flared Low Sherbet dish. Fostoria made several sherbet dishes, ranging from a flared design to a “regular” design. One can distinguish between the two because the regular variety does not have flared sides, whereas the Flared Sherbet does. The sherbet dishes also came in different heights, from low foots to high foots.
The Flared Low Sherbet only came with a round foot and holds approximately 5 ounces. It is about 3¼″ tall. It is a very versatile dish, and its uses extend much further than their name implies.
Every spring I take them out of the cabinet and fill them up with Easter grass and an assortment of jelly bean “eggs”. Other times, I will simply turn them upside down and use them as decorative pedestals for holding a sweet treat. With a little imagination, you can use these beautiful dessert dishes for just about any festivity or celebration.
The Sherbet dishes in the Fostoria American line were produced for many years, starting around 1924. Production ended in the early 1980’s. Since the Flared Low Sherbets enjoyed a long production life, this allows us the opportunity to purchase them in today’s world without too much difficulty.
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 15, 2015 | Drinkware & Stemware
Item Number: 13
Approximate Size: 3½″ H; 5 oz.
Production Dates: 1924-1982
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 15, 2015 | Drinkware & Stemware
Item Number: 09
Approximate Size: 4⅜″ H – 4½ oz.
Production Dates: 1924-1982
This is the Fostoria American Flared High Sherbet dish. Fostoria made several sherbet dishes, ranging from a flared design to a “regular” design. One can distinguish between the two because the regular variety does not have flared sides, whereas the Flared Sherbet does. The Flared High Sherbet only came with a round foot, and holds approximately 4½ ounces. It is about 4⅜″ tall.
While the Fostoria Glass Company officially called this item a “Sherbet” dish, it is quite common to see them used as drinking glasses – especially for champagne and other cocktails. Many brides used them for their wedding toasts, and still do. Therefore, don’t let the name of the item prevent you from using it in other ways.
The sherbet dishes also came in different heights, from low foots to high foots.
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 15, 2015 | Drinkware & Stemware
Item Number: 10
Approximate Size: 4½″ H – 4½ oz.
Production Dates: 1924-1982
This is the Fostoria American Regular High Sherbet dish. Fostoria made several sherbet dishes, ranging from a flared design to a “regular” design. One can distinguish between the two because the flared variety has flared sides, whereas the Regular Sherbet does not. The sherbet dishes also came in different heights, from low foots to high foots. The Regular High Sherbet holds approximately 4½ ounces, and is about 4½″ tall.
These dishes can be used for many things. One of my most favorite ways is to serve cupcakes with the Regular Sherbet dishes. The cupcakes fit perfectly in the round dish and they make for a colorful and beautiful table presentation. I’ve placed them in the center of a plate, off to the side … and even used them as placeholders. Nothing is more wonderful than being able to use a vintage dish in new ways. Enjoy them!
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 14, 2015 | Other Serving Dishes
Item Number: M-06
Approximate Size: 9″ L – 3½” W
Production Dates: 1915-1925
The Fostoria American Banana Split is a rare dish, indeed. It was one of the very first pieces introduced in the American line and can be found in their 1915 Catalog Supplement. Fostoria only produced this piece for about a decade, so you won’t find many of them on the open market. When the Banana Split was first produced, you could purchase one for only .65 cents!
Unlike the majority of pieces in the American pattern, the Banana Split does not have any mould seams. The approximate length of the piece is 9″ and the width is about 3½”. The bottom of the Banana Split is not a flat piece of glass, so the cubes rest upon whatever surface it is placed. The cubes are more rounded in this area, and bottom wear is expected if used over the years.
The inside bowl, and the handle, are key points to check upon if thinking of purchasing. When previewing this item in person, I seem to find more nicks to the Banana Split’s handle and top rim than to any other area.
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