by Julie Noyas | Sep 9, 2015 | Drinkware & Stemware
Item Number: 22
Approximate Size: 3⅜″ H – 6 oz.
Production Dates: 1934-1973
The Fostoria American Old Fashioned Cocktail first came into existence around 1934. Similar in shape to the Whiskey cup, it is the bigger piece of the two. The Old Fashioned Cocktail holds about 6 oz. and is approximately 3⅜” tall.
There are some pieces in the American line that when combined, they would constitute a “Set”. For example – if you wanted to make up an Old Fashioned Set, you could combine the following items: one 12 in. Round Tray, a Decanter & Stopper, a Bitters Bottle (with Tube), and six Old Fashioned Cocktails. All of the collected pieces could then sit on the Round Tray and make for a wonderful presentation. Not only is the set beautiful to look at, but it makes serving a cocktail much easier when all the drinkware and beverage holders are together.
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 3, 2015 | Drinkware & Stemware
Item Number: 100
Height: 2½″
Production Dates: 1934-1974
Fostoria American produced drinkware pieces that were perfect for setting up a beverage center. From Ice Buckets to Decanters, they really did not leave any stone unturned if you wanted to serve cocktails in style. The Whiskey cup is diminutive in size and looks much like a “shot glass”. The piece was first introduced in the Fostoria American line around 1934.
Each Whiskey holds approximately 2 ounces. It looks very similar to the Fostoria American Old-Fashioned Cocktail; however, the Whiskey is smaller in scale. The Old-Fashioned Cocktail holds about 6 oz. and is almost 3½” tall.
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by Julie Noyas | Aug 26, 2015 | Drinkware & Stemware, Punch Bowls, Cups, & More
Item Number: 396
Height: 2¾″
Production Dates: 1932-1983
Fostoria American’s Footed Cup is a piece that I find intriguing. While I am aware that published authors on the American pattern sometimes refer to this cup as a “Punch Cup” and/or a “Coffee Cup”, I merely call it a “Footed Cup”. The reason I do so is because that is how Fostoria Glass Company referred to it in their many catalogs.
Obviously, this piece is perfect for sipping a cup of delicious coffee. Fostoria Glass must have had the same idea, for they produced a Saucer that fit the Footed Cup perfectly. That being said, it also is the perfect cup for serving punch or a cup of tea – or just about any other beverage. Thus, this particular piece in the Fostoria American line is very versatile – and I will leave it to you to decide on how to use it.
The Footed Cup is approximately 2¾″ in height (a bit taller than the other cups because of the foot). Each cup holds approximately 7 ounces. Fostoria produced six different types of cups; however, the Footed Cup is probably the most recognized of them all. You can see the other Punch/Custard Cups here. Since Fostoria gave the Footed Cup such a generic name, its usage is limited only by your imagination.
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by Julie Noyas | Aug 20, 2015 | Drinkware & Stemware, Punch Bowls, Cups, & More
Item Number: D-01
Height: 2½″
Production Dates: Not Cataloged
Fostoria made a few different punch cups, with most differences being attributed to their handle and whether the cup was flared or regular in shape. This particular cup is the regular variation, with a flat handle. The Punch Cup has a top band of clear glass – approximately ⅝” high. The top diameter of the cup is approximately 3″ (this measurement can vary slightly) and the height is approximately 2½”. The Punch Cup holds about 6 ounces.
The cup is referred to as “flat-handled” because the top of the handle is flat. Some people also refer to this piece as a D-Handled Cup since the handle looks like the letter “D”. The handle shape is different from other punch cups and coffee cups made by Fostoria Glass, which usually feature a typical round handle.
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by Julie Noyas | Aug 19, 2015 | Drinkware & Stemware, Punch Bowls, Cups, & More
Item Number: 616
Height: 2½″
Production Dates: 1915-1970
Fostoria made a few different punch cups, with most differences being attributed to their handle and whether the cup was flared or regular in shape. This particular Fostoria American Punch/Custard Cup is the flared version, with a round handle. It has a top band of clear glass about ¾” high. The cup’s height is approximately 2½”, with a flat bottom. Because of the flared design – the top diameter is approximately 3½”, which is larger than the regular version. The cup’s capacity is roughly 6 ounces.
Like the Regular Punch (Custard) Cup, it was also one of the first cups introduced in the American pattern. In fact, it is featured in the original 1915 Fostoria American catalog. When introduced, Fostoria Glass Company referred to it as a “Custard” Cup, not a Punch Cup. It was not until many years later that Fostoria Glass started referring to it as their Flared Punch Cup. One must remember, that as the times changed … so did people’s cooking and eating habits. Fostoria Glass would sometimes add or delete items, or change their respective names, to reflect the current trends in the market.
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by Julie Noyas | Aug 17, 2015 | Drinkware & Stemware, Punch Bowls, Cups, & More
Item Number: 615
Height: 2½″
Production Dates: 1915-1970
Fostoria made a few different punch cups, with most differences being attributed to their handle and whether the cup was flared or regular in shape. This particular cup is the regular version, with a round handle. The cup’s height is approximately 2½”, with a flat bottom. The top diameter is approximately 3″ with a cup capacity of 6 ounces.
For me, this particular piece of glass is special … as it was one of the first cups introduced in the American pattern. In fact, it is featured in the original 1915 Fostoria American catalog. When introduced, Fostoria Glass Company referred to it as a “Custard” cup, not a Punch Cup. It was not until many years later that Fostoria Glass started referring to it as their Regular Punch Cup. One must remember, that as the times changed … so did people’s cooking and eating habits. Fostoria Glass would sometimes add or delete items, or change their respective names, to reflect the current trends in the market.
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