Low Sherbet, Regular
Item Number: 13
Approximate Size: 3½″ H; 5 oz.
Production Dates: 1924-1982
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High Sherbet, Flared
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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High Sherbet, Regular
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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Banana Split
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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Old Fashioned Cocktail
Item Number: 22
Approximate Size: 3⅜″ H; 6 oz.
Production Dates: 1934-1973
The Fostoria American Old Fashioned Cocktail first came into existence around 1934. Similar in shape to the Whiskey cup, it is the bigger piece of the two. The Old Fashioned Cocktail holds about 6 oz. and is approximately 3⅜″ tall.
There are some pieces in the American line that when combined, they would constitute a “Set”. For example – if you wanted to make up an Old Fashioned Set, you could combine the following items: one 12 in. Round Tray, a Decanter & Stopper, a Bitters Bottle (with Tube), and six Old Fashioned Cocktails. All of the collected pieces could then sit on the Round Tray and make for a wonderful presentation. Not only is the set beautiful to look at, but it makes serving a cocktail much easier when all the drinkware and beverage holders are together.
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Whiskey
Item Number: 100
Approximate Size: 2½″; 2 oz.
Production Dates: 1934-1974
Fostoria American produced drinkware pieces that were perfect for setting up a beverage center. From Ice Buckets to Decanters, they really did not leave any stone unturned if you wanted to serve cocktails in style. The Whiskey cup is diminutive in size and looks much like a “shot glass”. The piece was first introduced in the Fostoria American line around 1934.
Each Whiskey holds approximately 2 ounces. It looks very similar to the Fostoria American Old-Fashioned Cocktail; however, the Whiskey is smaller in scale. The Old-Fashioned Cocktail holds about 6 oz. and is almost 3½″ tall.
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