by Julie Noyas | Nov 6, 2018 | Cream & Sugars
Item Number: 693
Height: 2½”
Production Dates: 1939-1974
The Fostoria American Tea Creamer can be found as a separate item, or as part of the 3-Piece Cream and Sugar Set. Based on the name and description of this item, its purpose was to be used when serving tea. Of all the creamers made in the Fostoria American line, the Tea Creamer is the smallest. It is also the least plentiful in today’s market.
The Tea Creamer is about 2½” tall and has an approximate holding capacity of 2½ ounces. The Tea Creamer and Sugar pieces did not have as long a production life as their bigger siblings; however, they still were made for an impressive thirty-five years! Their actual production dates were from 1939-1974.
There is much etiquette involved when it comes to the subject of tea, and numerous types (or styles) of tea parties are known throughout the world. A Cream Tea, Low Tea, and/or an Afternoon Tea are occasions when having an American Tea Creamer in service would be most proper and fitting. The Tea Sugar is another companion piece that is necessary for tea parties, which makes it quite easy to understand why Fostoria sold them as a set – complete with a Tray.
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by Julie Noyas | Aug 10, 2017 | Cream & Sugars, Trays
Item Number: 697
Length: 6¾″
Production Dates: 1938-1982
The Sugar and Cream Tray is most often seen as one piece of a three-piece set, with either the Individual Cream & Sugar – or the Tea Cream & Sugar. The Tray is the same for both sets. When these sets were being produced, you could buy the three pieces as one set, or you could buy any of the three items (Sugar, Cream, and/or Tray) individually.
The Sugar and Cream Tray was produced from 1938 – 1982. It is about 8″ in length when measured from handle to handle. The Tray portion is about 6¾” in length and approximately 4″ wide. The sides of the Tray come up about ¼ of an inch, ensuring that the Sugar and Cream will sit securely in place.
While this particular tray is obviously most used when serving Cream and Sugar, it can also be used with other pieces in the American line. For example, it holds Salt & Pepper Shakers beautifully. It is also the official tray that is used in the 3 Pc. Jam Pot Set. It can even be used for Mini Cupcakes, and individual appetizers or salads.
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You might have to search for Cream and Sugar sets as well, as many times the Trays are sold as a set.
by Julie Noyas | Oct 6, 2016 | Covered Containers, Cream & Sugars
Item Number: 676
Height: 6¼”
Production Dates: 1915-1974
The Sugar and Cover originally debuted in 1915. Decades later, Fostoria modified the name to “Sugar and Cover” and/or a “Candy Jar and Cover”. Many folks refer to this piece as a “Barrel Sugar” – simply because of its appearance. Whatever name you prefer, this beautiful piece will serve sugar, candy, and an assortment of other food items – in grand style.
Of all the sugar servers produced in Fostoria’s American pattern, this Sugar and Cover is the tallest. It is about 6¼” tall, measured with the Cover on. My own personal piece measures 6½” in height. Slight size variations are to be expected, especially when you consider that all the American items were finished by hand.
In my scrapbook of Fostoria memories and treasures, the Sugar and Cover is one of my most favorite American pieces. I like the fact that it is versatile in purpose – being able to use it for serving both sugar and/or candy. It is not seen as much as the other sugar servers in the American pattern, so there is a bit of mystery behind it.
In the original 1915 Fostoria American Catalog Supplement, it was this Sugar and Cover that was predominately featured next to the Cream Pitcher. Fostoria also produced (circa 1915) a smaller Individual Sugar, without a lid. The Handled Sugar and Cover came into production later.
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Since people sometimes refer to this item by different names, you might need to modify your search terms accordingly.
by Julie Noyas | Nov 3, 2015 | Cream & Sugars
Item Number: 691
Length: 6¾″
Production Dates: 1939-1974 (Cream & Sugar) and 1938-1982 (Tray)
Two different 3-Piece Cream and Sugar Sets were manufactured throughout the Fostoria years, with the Tea Cream and Sugar Set being introduced last. Of the two sets made, the Tea Cream and Sugar Set is the smallest. The Tea Sugar is about 2¼” tall, and it did not come with a lid or cover. The Tea Cream is about 2½” tall, with a holding capacity of approximately 2½ ounces.
The Set included a third item – a Sugar and Cream Tray. The Tray portion is about 6¾” in length, and when measured from handle to handle – it is approximately 8″ long. The top glass portion of the tray area is smooth, allowing for the Cream and Sugar to sit evenly. This same tray is used for both the Individual and the Tea Cream and Sugar Sets.
While the Tea Cream and Sugar are the mini-versions of all the cream and sugars produced, they are also the least plentiful. They did not have as long a production life as their bigger siblings in the 2056 line.
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by Julie Noyas | Oct 30, 2015 | Cream & Sugars
Item Number: 686
Length: 6¾″
Production Dates: 1915-1982 (Cream & Sugar) and 1938-1982 (Tray)
Two different Cream and Sugar Sets were manufactured throughout the Fostoria years, with the Individual Cream and Sugar Set being produced first. In fact, it is one of the original items that debuted in the 1915 launch of the Fostoria American pattern. The Tea Cream and Sugar Set (including the Tray) was produced several years later.
The following measurements are approximate, as each item was handmade and can vary slightly. The Individual Sugar is about 2½” tall, and it does not include a cover or lid. The Individual Cream is about 3″ tall and has a holding capacity of approximately 4 ounces. The Set included a third item, a Sugar and Cream Tray. The Tray portion is about 6¾” in length, and when measured from handle to handle – it is approximately 8″ long. The same Tray was used for both the Individual and Tea-sized Cream and Sugar Sets.
As mentioned earlier, the Individual Cream and Sugar was first introduced in 1915. These two pieces were continuously produced until 1982, which is a remarkable benchmark. The 8″ Tray was not introduced until 1938; however, it also remained in production until 1982.
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