by Julie Noyas | Dec 20, 2024 | Uncovered Version
Item Number: 462-NC
Approximate Size: 5½″ D; 1⅝″ H
Production Dates: 1915-1944
Many people think that the Lemon Dish was always offered with a cover. That simply is not true. Fostoria Glass offered this piece with, or without, a cover. This post is in regards to just the Lemon Dish, without a cover. This item was introduced in 1915 and produced for many years thereafter. It was offered without a cover through 1944; however, when the Lemon Dish was reintroduced in 1947, it was only available with a cover.
Without a cover, the Lemon Dish stands about 1⅝″ tall (measured to the top of the handle). This lovely dish can be used for a multitude of purposes – such as a candy, confection and/or a relish dish. I often use it as a unique vase, holding a flower that has been embedded into a lemon wedge. It smells divine, and is always a show-stopper!
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by Julie Noyas | Aug 27, 2024 | Covered Containers
Item Number: SV-05
Approximate Size: 5¼″ H – 8 oz.
Production Dates: 1938-1944
The Syrup & Cover was introduced in 1938, towards the end of the art-deco period. At the time, a consumer could also purchase the Syrup, Cover, and 6″ Syrup Plate together, as a 3-piece unit. The Syrup Plate (P-04) is also shown in the Plates, Saucers, Tortes, & Tid Bits section of this website.
The catalog data states that the Syrup is about 3¾″ high; however, that measurement is only accurate when measuring the Syrup without the Cover. Since the Syrup & Cover was never sold without the top, the measurement I have stated above (5¼″) is referencing the height of the Syrup with the Cover on. The holding capacity of 10 ounces was also inaccurate in the catalog data. A more accurate holding capacity would be approximately 8 ounces, which I have disclosed above.
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by Julie Noyas | Aug 7, 2024 | Plates, Saucers, Tortes, & Tid Bits
Item Number: UR-06
Diameter: 24″
Production Dates: Circa 1928-1931
The rare 24″ Torte Plate is extremely hard to find. It was listed in the 1928 price list; however, it was not pictured or shown in the corresponding catalog.
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by Julie Noyas | Aug 6, 2024 | Plates, Saucers, Tortes, & Tid Bits
Item Number: P-08
Diameter: 8″
Production Dates: 1928-1934
The American pattern offered a variety of sizes and shapes when it came to Salad Plates. The Fostoria Glass Company also produced a larger Salad Plate, and one of the main differences between the smaller and larger Salad Plates, besides the size variation, is the center design of the plate. The 8½″ Salad Plates have a large center; the smaller Salad Plates have a small center.
The 8″ Salad Plate was the first small-centered plate to be introduced. It was eventually phased out, being replaced with the 7″ Salad Plate. The main difference between the plates is their size, and even that at times can be questionable. The 7″ Salad Plates can range from 7 – 7¾ inches, even though Fostoria officially classified them as being 7 inches.
I find that the 8″ Salad Plates are very easy to identify. If you take a ruler and measure them horizontally, from one point to the other, they will have a diameter of 8 inches. The key is to measure across the plate in a straight line, and in the absolute center of the plate. The 8″ Salad Plates have the same design traits as the smaller salad plates, even though they are slightly larger. As often found with the older pieces, they will have a ground bottom.
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by Julie Noyas | Jul 24, 2024 | Covered Containers
Item Number: CC-13
Approximate Size: 5¾” D; 10″ H
Production Dates: 1915-1925
The Crushed Fruit & Cover debuted in 1915, at the same time the Cracker Jar & Cover (362) was introduced. The Crushed Fruit & Cover was only produced for about a decade, making it an item that is highly sought-after.
With the Cover on, the Crushed Fruit has a height of about 10-inches. The special design of the Crushed Fruit Cover has a hollow area in the top handle, which allows space for the Crushed Fruit Spoon to rest. Finding any of the Crushed Fruit parts without damage is always a great find!
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These are items that are not found with great ease, so please be patient as there might be few (if any) in the search results.
by Julie Noyas | Jul 22, 2024 | Trays & Platters
Item Number: T-12
Approximate Size: 4¼″ L; 3¼″ W
Production Dates: Not shown in catalog. Production dates not known.
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Please note that the Oval Almond Tray is rare, so there is a great chance that search results will be minimal, if any.
