by Julie Noyas | Feb 19, 2019 | Ice Dish, Liners, Tubs, & Plates
Item Number: 429
Height: 3⅝”
Production Dates: 1940-1958
The Fostoria Glass Company produced three different types of Liners that could be used with the 2056 Ice Dish – the Fruit Cocktail Liner, the Crab Meat Liner, and the Tomato Juice Liner. These inserts (unlike the actual Ice Dish) are “blown” glassware; therefore, they are lighter, thinner, and more fragile than the pressed American pieces.
The Tomato Juice Liner has a holding capacity of approximately 5 ounces. It is about 3⅝” in height and fits perfectly inside the chamber of the American Ice Dish. Ice is then placed between the Liner and the Ice Dish, keeping the tomato juice chilled throughout your meal.
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by Julie Noyas | Feb 5, 2019 | Ice Dish, Liners, Tubs, & Plates
Item Number: 431
Height: 1⅞”
Production Dates: 1940-1958
The Fostoria Glass Company produced three different types of Liners that could be used with the 2056 Ice Dish – the Fruit Cocktail Liner, the Crab Meat Liner, and the Tomato Juice Liner. These inserts (unlike the actual Ice Dish) are “blown” glassware; therefore, they are lighter, thinner, and more fragile than the pressed American pieces.
The Fruit Cocktail Liner has a holding capacity of approximately 5 ounces. With a height of 1⅞” and an opening of approximately 3¾”, it fits perfectly inside the chamber of the American Ice Dish. Ice is then placed between the Liner and the Ice Dish, keeping your food chilled throughout dinner.
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by Julie Noyas | Jan 24, 2019 | Ice Dish, Liners, Tubs, & Plates
Item Number: 427
Height: 2¾”
Production Dates: 1940-1958
The Fostoria American Ice Dish is a fascinating piece of glass. Eating habits have certainly changed since this dish made its debut in 1940; hence, a lot of people today don’t even know what it is. The Ice Dish is considered a dinner accessory piece and is truly the ultimate serving dish! It will keep a variety of foods chilled – and on ice – as long as the dinner party continues.
The Ice Dish is approximately 2¾” tall, and is about 5¼” in diameter. It came into production around 1940, and was made through 1958. With less than twenty years of production life, the Ice Dishes are not rare … yet, they are not plentiful either. Luckily, most of the ones I have seen while treasure hunting are in very good to excellent shape.
While the Ice Dish is one piece, it has companion pieces (Liners) that are to be used with it. The dish has three glass dividers evenly spaced and affixed to the inside of the bowl. These dividers securely hold a variety of liners in place, aided by a recessed area at the bottom of the dish. Fostoria Glass produced three liners that fit the Ice Dish, which are the following: Crab Meat Liner, Tomato Juice Liner, and the Fruit Cocktail Liner.
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by Julie Noyas | Sep 19, 2017 | Ice Dish, Liners, Tubs, & Plates, Plates, Saucers, Tortes, & Tid Bits
Item Number: 550-ITS
Diameter: 8″
Production Dates: 1915-1958
The Fostoria Glass Company produced two Ice Tub Plates in the American line. The one that we will be addressing in this post is the Small Ice Tub Plate, which was first produced in 1915.
Often, you will see the Ice Tubs sold without the Plate, and this could be for a variety of reasons. Over the years, people might have thought the Ice Tub Plate was just another ordinary plate and separated it from the Ice Tub – or the Ice Tub was originally bought separately (without the Plate). For a view of the item that sits on top of the Small Ice Tub Plate, please refer to the Small Ice Tub.
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Please note that your search might offer very little results, as over the years, many Ice Tub Plates have been separated from their Ice Tubs. However, keep searching because every now and again, you will see the correct duo listed.
To help prevent damage and to allow for easy identification and storage, I prefer to use storage boxes for all of my American plates. The ones I use have hardboard sides and are sturdy, stable, and puncture-resistant. You can find more information on the storage boxes that I use in the following paid link. Full Disclosure: I am an Amazon Associate; thus, I earn from qualifying purchases. VENO Dinnerware Boxes (4 Sizes) with Lids.
One of the things I like about these boxes is that they have a transparent window panel that allows me to see the contents instantly. Also included with the boxes are twelve plate protector sheets. The side handles are reinforced and can hold the hefty weight of the plates. They are extremely easy to move, and when not in use they can collapse and be stored flat.
I love the fact that I don’t have to worry about the safety of my plates anymore, the plates are easy to access, and the attractive boxes keep my pantry very organized! ♥
