by Julie Noyas | Mar 15, 2024 | Smoking Accessories
Item Number: K-03
Height: Glass Bottom 5″ H (approx.)
Production Dates: Non-Cataloged Item; Dates Not Known
First and foremost this item is a “contract” piece, a non-cataloged item. Fostoria Glass did not sell tobacco humidors to the general public; therefore, it was not featured in Fostoria catalogs. The glass bottoms (produced by Fostoria) were sold to other companies that furnished the tops. The third parties then marketed and sold the Cigar Humidors. Other humidors were offered – such as the Small Cigar Humidor, and the Tobacco Humidor.
The tops were made out of a variety of metals, often brass or bronze metal. Many of the tops for the Large Cigar Humidors will have an outside diameter of approximately 4-inches. The height of the total piece will vary, and this is obviously due to the different styles and designs of the tops that were offered. Some tops are more intricate than others, with most having a simple metal design with a knob on the top.
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by Julie Noyas | Aug 25, 2021 | Smoking Accessories
Item Number: CC-05
Approximate Size: 3½” L – 1¾” W – 1½” H
Production Dates: 1918-1924 (when sold as a “Match Box”)
This little box went by two names – the Match Box and the Hair Pin Box & Cover. This item was first introduced in 1915 as the Hair Pin Box, and stayed in production under that same name until approximately 1925. It is important to note that this box was only referred to as a “Match Box” when it was used in the crystal 5-Piece Boudoir Set from 1918-1924. During those same years, this item was available for purchase as a solo Hair Pin Box, or one could purchase the Boudoir Set (which contained the exact same box, labeled as a Match Box).
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by Julie Noyas | Aug 25, 2021 | Boxes & Boudoir Items, Smoking Accessories
Item Number: CC-08. BL
Dimensions: 9½” L – 3½” W – 2¼” H
Production Dates: 1925-1926
When used in the colored Boudoir Sets, this item was known as the Large Cigarette and Cover. However, when this same box was produced in clear crystal, it was known as the Glove Box and Cover. During its very limited life as a Large Cigarette and Cover, it was produced in the colors of Amber, Blue, and Canary. This item was one of several pieces included in the colored Boudoir Sets of 1925-1926.
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by Julie Noyas | Jun 15, 2020 | Smoking Accessories
Item Number: K-01
Height: 7¼”
Production Dates: Contract piece; no dates available.
First and foremost, this item is a “contract” piece. Fostoria Glass did not sell a Tobacco Humidor to the general public; therefore, it was not featured in Fostoria catalogs or magazines. The glass portion of the Tobacco Humidor is the base to the Fostoria American Cookie Jar. The bases were sold to other companies, who in turn, added wooden and/or moisturizing elements. The end result was a Tobacco Humidor.
A humidor is any container designed to store cigars, cigarettes, or pipe tobacco at the ideal level of humidity – which is usually 68 to 75 percent. Several of the Tobacco Humidors you see with the Fostoria American cookie jar bottoms had a metal container attached to their wooden top, which contained the clay moistener. Humidity was often achieved by adding water – preferably distilled. All humidors needed an airtight seal or cover. A couple of variations for the Tobacco Humidor can be seen in regards to the woodwork – some offering just a wooden base and cover – while others also included built-in pipe stands.
Smaller “Cigar” Humidors can also be found, which showcased a different glass bottom. These items were made with a couple different variations to the lid, which were mainly produced in metal. The smaller Cigar Humidors, like the Tobacco Humidors, were also considered contract pieces.
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by Julie Noyas | May 20, 2020 | Boxes & Boudoir Items, Smoking Accessories
Item Number: CC-06. AO
Dimensions: 5½” x 2½” x 2″
Production Dates: 1925-1926
When used in the colored Boudoir Sets, this item was known as the Small Cigarette and Cover. However, when this same box was produced in clear crystal, it was known as the Jewel Box and Cover. During its very limited life as a Small Cigarette and Cover, it was produced in the colors of Amber, Blue, and Canary. This item was one of several pieces included in the colored Boudoir Sets of 1925-1926.
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by Julie Noyas | Apr 10, 2020 | Smoking Accessories
Item Number: 374
Approximate Size: 4¾” L – 3½” W – 2″ H
Production Dates: 1934-1958
The Cigarette Box & Cover is really a stunning piece of glass. Even though many of us don’t smoke today, there was a time in our history when it was quite the popular thing to do. Look at any old Hollywood movie, and it seems everyone was smoking. I believe Fostoria Glass would have been amiss if they had not produced a cigarette holder for smokers, as it was quite in vogue at the time this piece was born. Decades later, this glass box is still a stunner – and it makes for a beautiful addition to any room. Ladies love to use them today for holding jewelry, pearls, or other special treasures. This box can really be used for anything, as there is nothing in the design that shows it was initially used for cigarettes.
The Cigarette Box and Cover is about 2″ high, 4¾” in length, and 3½” in width. It consists of two separate pieces, the box and the cover. While this item was originally sold separately, it was also one of the items in the 5-Piece Smoker Set. The Smoker Set consisted of one Cigarette Box and Cover and four Square Ash Trays. Smoker Sets were often set out on tables when entertaining guests, and were often seen accompanied by other American items – such as the Decanters and Ice Tubs.
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