by Julie Noyas | Jul 6, 2021 | Catsup, Mayo, Mustard, & Oils
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 | Jul 6, 2021 | Miscellaneous
Item Number: 492
Approximate Size: 2″ D – ¾” W
Production Dates: 1973-1982
Put simply, the Napkin Rings are precious. I use that term because they are not to be used carelessly. Of all the American pieces produced, these would classify as some of the most fragile. The reason for that is because the glass ring is somewhat thin – just a little over ⅛” thick. These are pieces that I don’t recommend just throwing on the table; they will need to be placed and handled with care.
The Napkin Rings were only produced for a few years, and due to their fragile nature, they won’t be as plentiful when treasure hunting. Please do not confuse them with the Fostoria “American Lead Crystal” Napkin Rings. Fostoria made several different napkin rings over the years; however, the American pattern (Line 2056) was not made out of lead crystal. The different napkin rings were packaged in similar boxes, so pay special attention to the design of the napkin rings.
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by Julie Noyas | Jul 1, 2021 | Nappies
Item Number: SN-08
Approximate Size: 8″ D – 1¾” H
Production Dates: 1916-1925
The Shallow Nappies look slightly different from all the other nappy dishes in the American pattern, simply because they are shallow – and without great depth. I personally like the appearance of these pieces, for they have a beautifully crafted bottom and look very elegant. These are vintage pieces, and those that survived could be over 100 years-old. In addition to the 8″ size, Fostoria Glass also produced a smaller 7″ Shallow Nappy.
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You might have to sort through a whole assortment of bowls to finally see an authentic Shallow Nappy, as they are not a common item. Every now and again, they will show up on eBay.
by Julie Noyas | Jun 30, 2021 | Nappies
Item Number: SN-07
Approximate Size: 7″ D – 1¾” H
Production Dates: 1915-1928
The Shallow Nappies look slightly different from all the other nappy dishes in the American pattern, simply because they are shallow – and without great depth. I think Fostoria Glass must have thought so, too, because they did not picture the Shallow Nappy with the other nappy dishes when they debuted and cataloged the pattern in 1915. It was pictured and grouped with the Fruit Bowl (aka Tom & Jerry), the Comport, and the Sandwich Plates. Fruit (stewed, fresh, canned, or preserved) was very much in favor in 1915. Many people enjoyed their fruit served in similar shallow dishes, and it just seems logical that Fostoria Glass would have featured an appropriate serving dish to go with their Fruit Bowl.
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by Julie Noyas | Jun 29, 2021 | Nappies
Item Number: 501
Approximate Size: 5″ D – 2¼” H
Production Dates: 1915-1982
Fostoria Glass made a large variety of Nappy dishes in their American pattern. This particular handled nappy has a unique shape of three corners. Like many of the American Nappies, it made its debut in 1915 – and enjoyed a very long and happy life.
Nappies are often defined as little bowls; however, Fostoria Glass produced both small and large nappy dishes. In the early years, most of their bowls (even the large 10″ size) was described as a “Nappy”. The American lineup of nappies includes those with or without handles, squared, flared, and even this three-cornered design. With so many options available, finding one to suit your needs should prove to be quite easy.
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by Julie Noyas | Jun 29, 2021 | Nappies
Item Number: 502
Approximate Size: 4½” D – 2½” H
Production Dates: 1915-1982
Fostoria Glass made a large variety of Nappy dishes in their American pattern. This particular nappy has a square shape, with a beautiful handle. It is another pioneering piece of the American 2056 line, and it enjoyed a long and happy life. The American lineup of nappies includes those with or without handles, squared, flared, and there’s even a three-cornered design. With so many options available, finding one to suit your needs should prove to be quite easy.
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