by Julie Noyas | Jul 21, 2021 | Oils & Mayonnaises
Item Number: 477
Approximate Size: 3¾” H
Production Dates: 1934-1973
The American 2056 pattern offered different types of mayonnaise dishes. Consumers had a choice of buying most of the mayonnaise components by themselves – such as the bowl and the Mayonnaise Plate. With this particular item; however, the Mayonnaise, Plate & glass Ladle were sold as one unit. Item number 477 purchased all three pieces together.
Regarding the size of this item, which literally is three different pieces, is nearly impossible to be exact. The reason is that Fostoria Glass themselves first put the height measurement at 3″, then years later amended the measurement to be 3¾” (which is the size I am using). Since three different pieces were used to make up this one set, and each piece was finished by hand, you would be wise to expect size variations. The plate adds height, which I include in my 3¾” measurement.
Of the different mayonnaise dishes offered, I consider this 3-piece set to be the fanciest of them all. As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase on eBay. The following link shows available Mayonnaise dishes on eBay.
by Julie Noyas | Jul 7, 2021 | Oils & Mayonnaises
Item Number: 531
Approximate Size: 7″ H – 7 oz.
Production Dates: 1915-1970
Fostoria Glass made two Oil & Stoppers in the American pattern. The piece featured in this post is the largest size made. It holds approximately 1-2 more ounces than the smaller version. The height measurement is referring to the total height of the piece, with the D Stopper in place.
Fostoria sometimes used abbreviations in their product descriptions; thus, the “D” Stopper simply refers to a “Drop Stopper”. These type of stoppers allow for a repeated, consistent, and accurate dispensing of oil – one drop at a time, or in a stream. The stoppers were available with clear glass, or with a “frosted” look. The frosted stoppers are officially described as “Ground Stoppers”. A buyer had a choice between the two, and the ground variety was more expensive.
One of the sets that the American pattern offered was a 6-Piece Condiment Set. The set included two 5 oz. Oils, two Shakers (FGT), one Mustard/Cover & Spoon, and one 9″ Condiment Tray. The 6-Piece Condiment Set; however, was never sold with the larger 7 oz. oil cruets. Some books state that these larger pieces won’t fit on the Condiment Tray. I believe that “most” of them won’t fit, but I do know that some will. The piece featured in this post does fit the indented wells on the Condiment Tray, and I use it as such. In summary, the larger Oils were not sold in the official 6-Pc Condiment Set, but it is possible to find some that will fit the 9″ Condiment Tray.
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by Julie Noyas | Jul 6, 2021 | Oils & Mayonnaises
Item Number: 528
Approximate Size: 6½” H – 5 oz.
Production Dates: 1915-1981
Fostoria Glass made two Oil & Stoppers in the American pattern. The piece featured in this post is the smaller of the two. Originally, when this item debuted in 1915, it was listed as having a 6 oz. holding capacity. A few years later the catalogs and price lists reflected a 5 oz. holding capacity, and so it remained throughout its many years of production. The height measurement is referring to the total height of the piece, with the D Stopper in place.
The 6-Piece Condiment Sets included two Oils, two Shakers (FGT), one Mustard/Cover & Spoon, and one 9″ Condiment Tray. The 6-Piece Condiment Set was never sold with the larger oil cruets.
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by Julie Noyas | May 9, 2017 | Oils & Mayonnaises, Plates, Platters & Trays
Item Number: 479
Diameter: 7″
Production Dates: 1934-1973
The Mayonnaise Plate is actually an underplate, and it came in a couple of variations. Fostoria produced different Mayonnaise pieces, and this particular plate is specifically for the flat-bottom Mayonnaise – not the Footed Mayonnaise. When Fostoria Glass was in business, you could buy the Mayonnaise, Plate and Ladle as a set – or you could simply buy the pieces individually. Therefore, if you should find a Mayonnaise today (without the Plate), that does not necessarily mean it is not complete. The original owner might have purchased or received the item just as is. The Mayonnaise Plate remains a beautiful and nice option; however, it’s certainly not a necessary item in order to serve mayonnaise.
Raised Retainer Ring Version
The underplates that were used for the Mayonnaise and the Cream Soups are the same plate. Respectively, they were simply called the Mayonnaise Plate and the Cream Soup Plate. The plates are described as being 7″ in size; however, my own personal pieces are closer to 7½” in size. Please remember that these pieces were finished by hand, and slight variations in size are to be expected.
Even though the same underplate was used for both pieces, there were two variations produced over the years. In order to keep the two dishes from sliding around on the plates, one version of the plates has a raised retainer ring in the center. The second variation does not have a raised retainer ring; rather, it has a slight depression in the center of the plate.
The underplates were discontinued in the early 1970’s. The Mayonnaise Plate definitely adds a finishing touch when paired with the flat-bottom Mayonnaise – and when topped with a glass ladle, they make for a beautiful (and very functional) serving piece.
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