by Julie Noyas | Sep 24, 2021 | Bowls
Item Number: 251
Approximate Size: 12″ D – 2¼” H
Production Dates: 1940-1974
The Lily Pond can be classified as many things. The shape and original purpose of the bowl was to float flowers in it. Obviously, lilies first come to mind. It is also a great dish for utilizing flower frogs, which in turn – hold and display flower arrangements. When not in use for floral purposes, it is an excellent choice for displaying fruit.
Please note that you need to be a good caregiver of the Lily Pond if using it for flower arrangements. I do not recommend leaving water in the Lily Pond for extended periods of time. Like all glass vessels, one needs to wash and dry it well after use. This is especially important to help prevent water spots from forming.
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 16, 2021 | Bowls, Vases & Bouquet Holders
Item Numbers: #B-07 (9″) – #416 (10″) – #417 (11½”)
Three Sizes: 9″, 10″, and 11½”
Production Dates: See Below
The very first item to debut was in 1915, and it was the larger 11½” Oval. The other two smaller Ovals were introduced in 1916. Out of the three different sizes, the smaller 9″ Oval had the shortest life – only being produced until the late 1920s. The 10″ Floating Garden (Oval) debuted in 1916 and it’s last year of production was in 1973. The larger 11½” Floating Garden (Oval) was last made in 1958. The Floating Gardens were primarily in constant production throughout their lives; however, there were a few intermittent years during wartime when they were dropped from the 2056 production line.
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by Julie Noyas | Aug 1, 2021 | Bowls
Item Number: 648
Size: 9″ L – 2⅜” H
Production Dates: 1948-1982
This is another wonderful serving dish in the American 2056 line. Most people think of this piece as a bowl; however, Fostoria Glass described it as a dish. It’s slighter smaller in height than most American serving bowls and features two beautiful handles. There is a handle on each side of the dish, making it extremely easy to pass along the food table.
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by Julie Noyas | Jul 28, 2021 | Appetizer, Buffet & Relish, Bowls
Item Number: 259
Approximate Size: 12¼” D – 4¼” H
Production Dates: 1959-1973
In all my years of collecting Fostoria American, I have never heard anyone state that they did not like the Shrimp & Dip. It is simply a spectacular piece of glass, classy enough to compete with any other centerpiece you might have (floral or not). Once you place it on your table or buffet, it will make a delicious statement. Obviously, shrimp and dip is the food of original intention; however, it can hold and serve a multitude of other food items as well. The dip goes in the bowl on top, and the shrimp gets draped below. The Shrimp & Dip is a little over 12″ in diameter, and will feed the biggest of crowds.
Always try and handle this piece by the bottom, with two hands. This is not considered a common item, and is usually more expensive to buy than most American pieces. Part of that is due to the beauty and uniqueness of the item itself, as well as the fact that it had a shorter production life than most other 2056 items. It was produced in clear crystal, and I am aware of no Look-Alikes. It is unique to the American 2056 pattern.
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by Julie Noyas | Jul 20, 2021 | Bowls
Item Number: 837
Approximate Size: 10″ L – 7″ W – 2⅛” H
Production Dates: 1940-1974
The 2-Part Vegetable Dish is another useful item in the American pattern. It is very similar to the Oval Vegetable Dish, with one noticeable difference – the center divider. It’s size is perfect, and it’s oval design makes it easy to pass around the table.
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by Julie Noyas | Jul 19, 2021 | Bowls
Item Number: 836
Approximate Size: 9″ L – 6¾” W – 2⅛” H
Production Dates: 1939-1982
The Oval Vegetable Dish is probably one of the most useful items in the entire American line. This is a beautiful dish, and will simply make whatever vegetable you serve in it more appealing. It’s size is perfect, and it’s oval design makes it easy to pass around the table.
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