by Julie Noyas | Aug 9, 2021 | Jugs, Pitcher, Water Bottle
Item Number: BOT-4
Approximate Size: 9¼” H – 44 oz.
Production Dates: 1915-1925
I think most would agree that the Water Bottle is an amazing piece of glass craftsmanship. It debuted with the introduction of the American pattern in 1915. The bottles were only produced for ten years; however, they made an impression that has lasted over a century. They feature a long smooth neck, void of any cube design, making it extremely easy and comfortable to hold.
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 17, 2020 | Jugs, Pitcher, Water Bottle
Item Number: J-01
Holding Capacity: 69 oz. (per catalog data)
Production Dates: 1915-1941
The ½ Gallon Ice Jug – without an Ice Lip – is probably the most confusing Jug in the American pattern. It was born in 1915 as an “Ice Jug”; however, as the years went by, its catalog name changed to simply a “Jug”. It gets rather complicated when trying to track down definite production dates on this piece, as other items in the line were also called Jugs. While holding capacities were listed, there were times when there were multiple Jugs listed with the same holding capacity (½ gallon). Without yearly drawings or pictures of an item for comparison value, this accounts for the wide difference in production dates seen in published books by different sources. With regards to my own research, I believe the last year this piece was produced was in 1941. While I can’t confirm that the ½ Gallon Ice Jug (without an Ice Lip) was produced for every year from 1915-1941, it does appear that it was produced for the majority of that time period.
Since all of the Fostoria American items were finished by hand, there will always be slight variances in size. Based on my own evaluation of the ½ Gallon Ice Jug (w/o an Ice Lip), these are its approximate measurements:
- Outside diameter from rim to rim – 6″
- From bottom to top of lip – 7”
- Bottom base (or foot) is 5⅝” in diameter
This jug is very substantial in size, and hefty in weight. You would be well advised to carry this vessel with two hands, supporting it mainly from the bottom. This is especially important when it is filled with liquid, as the weight increases substantially.
Of all the Jugs produced in the 2056 line, this is the only Jug that was offered in a green color. In 1925, for about a year or two, it was produced in a beautiful shade of green. Tumblers and Ice Tea glasses were also available in this same color (along with a few other items). When combined together, the Jug, Tumblers, and Ice Tea glasses made for a colorful beverage set.
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You will have a better chance of finding a clear crystal Jug on eBay, versus the green-colored variation. The green Jug is rare, and obviously a more difficult find.
by Julie Noyas | Sep 16, 2020 | Jugs, Pitcher, Water Bottle
Item Number: 458
Holding Capacity: ½ Gallon
Production Dates: 1937-1982
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by Julie Noyas | Aug 20, 2020 | Jugs, Pitcher, Water Bottle
Item Number: 457
Holding Capacity: 71 oz. (per catalog data)
Production Dates: 1915-1973
Fostoria Glass classified their larger pouring vessels as “Jugs”. They did; however, produce a smaller “Pitcher” – such as the Pint Cereal Pitcher. This ½ Gallon Jug is very substantial in size, and hefty in weight. You would be well advised to carry this vessel with two hands, supporting it mainly from the bottom. It has a nice pouring lip, and a solid and smooth handle – which starts at the very top of the Jug. It is one of my favorite beverage items, and you will often find it on our table serving iced tea, lemonade, and other assorted beverages.
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by Julie Noyas | Aug 12, 2020 | Jugs, Pitcher, Water Bottle
Item Number: 454
Holding Capacity: 1 Quart
Production Dates: 1916 through mid-1974
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by Julie Noyas | Jul 24, 2020 | Jugs, Pitcher, Water Bottle
Item Number: 455
Holding Capacity: 55 oz. (per catalog data)
Production Dates: 1915-1973
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