by Julie Noyas | Jul 19, 2021 | Bitters, Cordials, & Decanters
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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by Julie Noyas | Jul 19, 2021 | Other Serving Dishes
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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by Julie Noyas | Jul 16, 2021 | Candlesticks
Item Number: 26-461
Approximate Size: 4⅜” H
Production Dates: 1939-1943; 1953-1970
The production dates I have given are for when this item was used in the American 2056 pattern. It does not include the dates it was used with other Fostoria glass patterns.
The complete American Candle Lamp consisted of four individual glass pieces, or three … depending on when it was produced. The Candle Lamp Chimneys (along with the Candle Lamp Bases) were always official parts of both versions. While this item was used and featured in the American 2056 line, its history goes way back to the early 1900’s when it was also used with other Fostoria candle lamps.
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by Julie Noyas | Jul 16, 2021 | Candlesticks
Item Number: 26-460
Approximate Size: 3¾” Top Opening – 2¼” H
Production Dates: 1939-1943; 1953-1970
The complete American Candle Lamp consisted of four individual glass pieces, or three … depending on when it was produced. This Candle Lamp Base; however, was always an official part of both versions. While this item was used and featured in the American 2056 line, its history goes way back to the early 1900’s when it was also used with other Fostoria candle lamps.
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by Julie Noyas | Jul 15, 2021 | Boats, Celery, Olive, Pickle, & Relishes
Item Number: 128
Approximate Size: 8½” L
Production Dates: 1915-1985
The Small Boat is one of the longest-running production items in the entire American line. Two different-sized boats were produced, this smaller one – and a bigger 12″ size. The overall length measurement of this piece is 8½”, including the handles. Boats, as opposed to the American “relish” dishes, are open in design. They have no dividers or compartments within the dish.
While the Small Boat was primarily made in clear crystal, there was a very brief period of time from 1925-1926 when this piece was produced in a beautiful shade of green. This was an option for both the small and large-sized boats. The green-colored boats are not common items, as they were only made for about one year. Every now and again you might find a boat in another color; however, those would be very hard to find – a whimsey or an item produced in an experimental or trial color.
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by Julie Noyas | Jul 15, 2021 | Miscellaneous
Item Number: 47
Approximate Size: 7¼” H
Production Dates: 1981-1982
The Bell was designed by Jon Saffell – a talented model maker and design artist. I would be amiss if I did not mention how fragile this item is. Unlike other pressed glassware from the American 2056 line, the Bell is hand blown. Delicate it is, and great care should be afforded to it.
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