Item Number: 482-G
Approximate Size: 5⅛” L
Production Dates: 1934-1973
Ladles were also produced in other Fostoria glass patterns, so if you can’t find one while searching in the American line, try doing a generic search for all Fostoria Glass Mayonnaise Ladles. As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase on eBay. The following link shows available Mayonnaise Ladles on eBay.
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.
Item Number: 544
Approximate Size: 6″ D
Production Dates: 1980-1981
As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase on eBay. The following link shows available Youth Plates on eBay. These do not come up on eBay very often, and when they do, they are usually offered in the 3-Piece Youth Gift Set. If the plate has since been separated from its original set, then it would be prudent to search for 6″ plates, with a smooth rim.
Item Number: 837
Approximate Size: 10″ L – 7″ W – 2⅛” H
Production Dates: 1940-1974
The 2-Part Vegetable Dish is another useful item in the American pattern. It is very similar to the Oval Vegetable Dish, with one noticeable difference – the center divider. It’s size is perfect, and it’s oval design makes it easy to pass around the table.
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Item Number: 400
Approximate Size: 9¼” H – 24 oz.
Production Dates: 1934-1965
The Fostoria American Decanter & Stopper is absolutely gorgeous! Of all the liquor serving items produced in the 2056 line, this piece is the largest – with a holding capacity of approximately 24 ounces. Smaller liquor containers were also produced, such as the Cordial and Bitter bottles. The Decanter & Stopper; however, had the longest production run of them all.
This piece of glass is heavy and durable, with clear spines on each of the four corners of the decanter. The height measurement given is overall, with the Stopper in place. The Stopper is a substantial piece of glass, too, and one needs to be careful when inserting and removing it from the Decanter. I have seen Stoppers range in size from 1½” to 1¾” square. The Stoppers and the necks of the Decanters can be found in two variations – ground (frosted) or unground (clear).
Decanters with glass labels molded into the bottles were contract pieces. These were not produced for the general public; hence, they are not shown in the Fostoria American catalogs. Some of these Decanters were produced for the National Silver Deposit Ware Co., Inc. of New York, which in turn, sold them under their own name and label. National was very active in the 1920’s – 1950’s with a variety of different products.
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Item Number: 836
Approximate Size: 9″ L – 6¾” W – 2⅛” H
Production Dates: 1939-1982
The Oval Vegetable Dish is probably one of the most useful items in the entire American line. This is a beautiful dish, and will simply make whatever vegetable you serve in it more appealing. It’s size is perfect, and it’s oval design makes it easy to pass around the table.
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