Item Number: 250
Height: 7¾”
Production Dates: 1915-1970
(aka Footed Fruit Bowl and/or Small Punch Bowl)
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Item Number: 499
Diameter: 4½”
Production Dates: 1915-1982
Fostoria Glass made a large variety of Nappy dishes in their American pattern. This is considered a “regular” Nappy (with a simple round shape). It showcases a beautiful handle and has a height of approximately 2 inches. The Regular Handled Nappy was one of the pioneering pieces in the American 2056 line, and it enjoyed a 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 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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Item Number: 669
Diameter: 5”
Production Dates: 1938-1958
The Cream Soup is one of the most elegant pieces of the American 2056 line. It has an outward flowing shape, with a graceful handle placed on each side. The actual bowl diameter is approximately 5″, and it stands about 2¼” high. While this piece is beautiful enough to be served solo, it is often seen paired with the Cream Soup Plate.
When the two pieces are used together, they make for a beautiful presentation. There are two variations of the Cream Soup Plate, and both versions aid in keeping the Cream Soup stationary. The center of the plates will either have a raised retainer ring, or a slight depression in which to hold the Cream Soup.
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Item Number: 260
Diameter: 13″
Production Dates: 1939-1974
Born from the mould of a 10″ bowl, the Shallow Fruit Bowl is a beautiful item from the American 2056 line. It is a very large and versatile piece, and is strikingly handsome. The actual height of the bowl is approximately 3 inches, with sides that flow gracefully outward and upwards.
One thing worth remembering, especially if you are a new collector, is that Sellers will sometimes incorrectly describe items. It is not uncommon to see the Lily Pond piece being described as the Shallow Fruit Bowl. There are differences, but with a quick glance – they might not be so noticeable. Just remember that the genuine Shallow Fruit Bowl is the larger of the two pieces. The Lily Pond is smaller; it is approximately 12″ in diameter and about 2¼” in height. The Lily Pond has edges that go straight up and slightly inward – as it usually holds water.
The Shallow Fruit Bowl is just that – shallow. That is one of the big differences between it and the many other American nappies and bowls. Since the diameter of the bowl is large, one can display a large amount of fruit on it. Even if you don’t want to use it as a fruit display, the Shallow Fruit Bowl is multipurpose. It is excellent as a cake stand, a bread basket, and even as a display piece to uplift and hold a floral arrangement. I use mine every year to hold my holiday centerpiece, with great results!
Any type of fruit bowl needs to allow for good ventilation, which allows the fruit to stay fresher longer. With shallow sides and a large diameter, the Shallow Fruit Bowl can hold quite a bit of fruit while still providing adequate air flow. It is also aesthetically pleasing to look at.
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Item Number: 495
Diameter: 4½”
Production Dates: 1915-1982
Fostoria Glass made a large variety of Nappy dishes in their American pattern. Of all the regular Nappies, this 4½” Nappy is the smallest. It is also one of the select few that was lucky enough to be in production from the time the line debuted in 1915 until the glass factory closed. Therefore, it has a long and proud life.
This particular Nappy is about 1¾” in height, 4½” in diameter, is round in shape, and is without a handle. It is the “regular” Nappy. This regular Nappy is special; however, as it was also offered in a beautiful green color. While it was mainly produced in clear crystal, there was a brief period of time in 1925-1926 when it was available in green as well. Every now and again you will see this 4½” Nappy in another Fostoria color, other than green. These harder-to-find colors are either samples, whimsies, or one-of-a-kinds. The only Nappy color that was officially produced by Fostoria in a regular production run (though limited) is the green color shown on the right.
After the Fostoria Glass Factory closed in the 1980’s, Dalzell Viking produced pieces in a Blue Gray and Cranberry Mist color. These items are hard to find too, and in my opinion, lack the luster and silky finish that the original Fostoria Nappies had. The Dalzell Viking pieces were produced sometime between 1986 and 1998.
Nappies are considered little bowls, and you can use them for a multitude of purposes. Luckily for us, Fostoria Glass made a wide assortment of them in the American pattern! As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase on eBay. The following link shows available 4½” Nappies on eBay.
Item Number: 602-CP
Diameter: 9½”
Production Dates: 1935-1982
The Fostoria American Centerpieces are absolutely beautiful. Different styles and sizes were produced, each bringing their own style of elegance to the table. The 9½” Centerpiece began its life in 1935 and was a popular piece for many decades. It has a bigger sibling, the 11″ Centerpiece. Both are styled the same way, and their only difference is their size.
It is very easy for collectors to confuse the Centerpieces with the punch bowl bases. While the two pieces are basically the same item, there is one distinguishing difference between them. The true supports for the punch bowls (whatever the size) will not have a rayed center in their glass base. The 9½” and 11″ Centerpieces all have rayed bottoms, and that is the easiest way to tell whether you have a Centerpiece or a Punch Bowl Foot.
The 9½” Centerpiece is a nice size, and I like that it is not too tall – making it an ideal choice for great visibility around the table. Flowers, fruit, candy, and other food items will display beautifully in it. A Centerpiece can also be decorated for different seasons – such as using mini-pumpkins, pine cones, and acorns for an autumn display. Even everyday food items like lemons and limes look stunning in this piece of glass!
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