by Julie Noyas | Sep 8, 2021 | Boxes & Boudoir Items
Item Number: CC-12
Dimensions: 3⅛” Sq. – 2¾” H
Production Dates: 1915-1943 for Crystal
It has been my experience that vintage puff boxes and powder jars seem to hold a special place in a collector’s heart. While the Fostoria Glass Company did produce a few of them in their American line, it is the Square Puff Box & Cover that was produced the longest. This is an item that is usually not difficult to sell, as the interest in them has grown over the years. Finding them in undamaged condition; however, takes a bit more patience. Many of the covers (or lids) are found chipped or cracked. Lifting and placing the covers on the boxes should not be done with great haste, and always done with a gentle touch.
Vanity or boudoir items of the American pattern usually had a specific purpose. Puff boxes are one such example. They were often filled with face or body powder – a dusting powder of sorts, usually accompanied by a powder puff. Once the original product was used, the glass boxes could then be refilled as needed. The boxes could also be used for a variety of other purposes, in addition to being used as a decorative item. These boxes are treasures from another period, and quite beautiful to behold.
The Square Puff Box & Cover was primarily made in clear crystal; however, it was also produced in limited colors during the mid-1920s. This item was one of several pieces included in the colored Boudoir Sets of 1925-1926. The beautiful colors available at that time were Amber, Blue, and Canary. The colored boxes are obviously much more difficult to find, due to their limited years of production.
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 7, 2021 | Boxes & Boudoir Items
Item Number: CC-10. BL
Dimensions: 5½” L – 4½” W – 2⅜” H
Production Dates: 1925-1926
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 7, 2021 | Boxes & Boudoir Items
Item Number: CC-10
Dimensions: 5½” L – 4½” W – 2⅜” H
Production Dates: 1915-1942
At first glance, this box looks very similar in shape to the Cigarette Box & Cover. The Handkerchief Box is the larger of the two items. The measurements given above are for the box, with the cover sitting in place.
When this box was produced in color for the 1925 Boudoir Sets, this item was known as the Confection and Cover. However, when produced in clear crystal, it was simply known as the Handkerchief Box & Cover.
The boxes are perfectly proportioned to hold a pair (or two) of ladies handkerchiefs. These type of items were often seen atop a ladies dresser, or tucked inside a wardrobe closet. The square and angular shape of the box made them a perfect fit to be tucked inside the corner of a dresser drawer. Careful handling is required to keep the Handkerchief Boxes in good to excellent condition. The cover will sometimes not be a perfect fit for the bottom box, so extra cushioning might be required to keep the two pieces from wobbling against each other.
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 2, 2021 | Catsup, Mayo, Mustard, & Oils
Item Number: 481
Approximate Size: 6¼” D – 2¾” H
Production Dates: 1939-1974
The American 2056 pattern offered different types of mayonnaise dishes. Consumers had a choice of buying bowls, plates, a Footed Mayonnaise, and even this 2-Part Mayonnaise. A 2-Part Mayonnaise (with 2 Ladles) – Item 480 – was another purchasing option.
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 2, 2021 | Catsup, Mayo, Mustard, & Oils
Item Number: 480
Approximate Size: 6¼” D – 2¾” H
Production Dates: 1939-1974
The American 2056 pattern offered different types of mayonnaise dishes. Consumers had a choice of buying bowls, plates, a Footed Mayonnaise, and even this 2-Part Mayonnaise – complete with two glass ladles. The 2-Part Mayonnaise was also available without the ladles.
Regarding the size of this item, I am listing the height as being approximately 2¾”. There are Fostoria catalogs that list the height as 3¾”; however, I can’t get close to that assessment when measuring any of my pieces. If I measure the bowl’s height with the ladles resting inside the dish, I can get that taller measurement. I am not sure if that is how Fostoria calculated its size, or if this was a clerical error. For a true height measurement of the bowl itself, realize that it is closer to the 2¾” measurement.
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 1, 2021 | Other Serving Dishes
Item Number: 584
Approximate Size: 5¼” D – 2½” H
Production Dates: 1980-1982
The American pattern offered the Divided Party Server at a time when the Fostoria Glass Company was starting to wind down. This was one of the very last items introduced into the 2056 line, and was only in production for a few years before the Fostoria Glass Company was sold to Lancaster Colony Corporation.
The Divided Party Server looks very similar to the 2-Part Mayonnaise. The main difference between the two is their size, with the Party Server being the smallest. It is about an inch smaller in diameter than the 2-Part Mayonnaise. Another important difference between the two items is that the Party Server came with two stainless spoons. The original 2-Part Mayonnaise came with two glass ladles. The back of the Party Server spoons are marked “Oneidacraft Deluxe Stainless”. They are approximately 5¼” in length.
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