by Julie Noyas | Mar 11, 2021 | Bowls & Centerpieces
Item Number: B-01
Diameter: 4½″ D – 2″ H
Production Dates: 1915-1943
Once a tradition among those with well-mannered dinner guests, the use of a finger bowl soon began to fade after World War I – mainly due to government rationing orders. To properly use a finger bowl, gently dip all five of your finger tips (of one hand) into the water at the same time. With a napkin, dry your hand off as discretely as possible. Repeat with the other hand. Once finished, set the finger bowl to the top left of your dinner plate (near the bread plate).
These little glass bowls were usually served to dinner guests after the main dinner course, prior to dessert. Even though the use of finger bowls is not a wildly practiced custom today, they still would add an elegant touch to a formal dinner party. For alternative uses in modern times, we have found they make great serving dishes for sauces – and even condiments, such as olives, etc.
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by Julie Noyas | Mar 10, 2021 | Bowls & Centerpieces
Item Number: 188
Approximate Size: 8½″ D – 3¾” H
Production Dates: 1934-1973
While similar in appearance to the Footed Handled Bowl, this later version is not elevated. Sometimes collectors will unofficially refer to this item as the Handled Trophy Bowl, based on its shape and appearance. It is a wonderful serving bowl, and when passing food around the table, the large and double handles provide great ease and comfort.
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by Julie Noyas | Mar 10, 2021 | Bowls & Centerpieces
Item Number: 150
Approximate Size: 3⅞” D – 1⅞” H
Production Dates: 1980-1982
While the Baby Bowls were available to be purchased as a single item, they were also included in the 3 Pc. Youth Gift Set (737). The set included Plate (544), Mug (708), and the Baby Bowl (150). These pieces were specifically designed for toddlers and/or the youth population.
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by Julie Noyas | Mar 10, 2021 | Bowls & Centerpieces
Item Number: 142
Approximate Size: 4½” D – 1⅞” H
Production Dates: 1957-1958 (later produced by Dalzell Viking 1980s-1990s)
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by Julie Noyas | Feb 24, 2021 | Nappies
Item Number: 522
Diameter: 8″
Production Dates: 1915-1959
The 8″ Deep Nappy is another pioneering piece in the 2056 line. Debuting in 1915, it was in production for approximately forty-four years. When compared to other flared or regular-sized American nappies, they were more expensive to buy. The 8″ Deep Nappy cost $2.00 in 1915, which is worth over $60 today! When looking for deep nappies in today’s market, know that they are worthy of a few extra dollars.
One thing worth pointing out is that the original and older nappies have a ground bottom. In other words, they were not footed. Newer pieces were footed, and may be slightly taller than the 4¾” height. (The footed 8″ Deep Nappy is shown in this post.) Sizes are always approximate, and both of mine (footed and unfooted) are about the same size – with only a ⅛” height difference between them.
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by Julie Noyas | Feb 17, 2021 | Nappies
Fostoria Glass made a large variety of Nappy dishes in the American pattern. They made flared, deep, shallow, handled, and regular nappies; hence, they offered a wide assortment to choose from. In this post, our focus is just on the documented “Regular Nappy” dishes produced in clear crystal. There are a total of five different pieces, ranging from 4½” to 8″ in diameter.
The regular nappies were some of the most popular pieces in the 2056 line, and each of them enjoyed a very long life. In fact, all of them were born in 1915 and endured until the 1980’s. The two that lived the longest were the 5″ and the 8″ Regular Nappies – being produced from 1915-1985. That is a remarkable run, much longer than most of the other 2056 treasures. The bowls are versatile, even today, which makes them a popular choice in any American collection.
The reason these pieces are classified as “regular” nappies is because they don’t possess any other special design traits – such as being flared, having a handle, or the bowl being shallow or deep in depth or height. They are just regular bowls, without any bells or whistles. The smallest regular nappy has a height of about 1¾ inches, with the biggest regular nappy having a height of approximately 3⅝ inches.
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