by Julie Noyas | Jul 28, 2021 | Other Serving Dishes
Item Number: 259
Approximate Size: 12¼” D – 4¼” H
Production Dates: 1959-1973
In all my years of collecting Fostoria American, I have never heard anyone state that they did not like the Shrimp & Dip. It is simply a spectacular piece of glass, classy enough to compete with any other centerpiece you might have (floral or not). Once you place it on your table or buffet, it will make a delicious statement. Obviously, shrimp and dip is the food of original intention; however, it can hold and serve a multitude of other food items as well. The dip goes in the bowl on top, and the shrimp gets draped below. The Shrimp & Dip is a little over 12″ in diameter, and will feed the biggest of crowds.
Always try and handle this piece by the bottom, with two hands. This is not considered a common item, and is usually more expensive to buy than most American pieces. Part of that is due to the beauty and uniqueness of the item itself, as well as the fact that it had a shorter production life than most other 2056 items. It was produced in clear crystal, and I am aware of no Look-Alikes. It is unique to the American 2056 pattern.
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by Julie Noyas | Jul 26, 2021 | Other Serving Dishes
Item Number: 538
Approximate Size: 4½” L – 3¼” W
Production Dates: 1918-1944; reinstated 1946-1958
The Oval dish is just that – oval in appearance, and petite in size. Since it is a small dish, it was often used for serving almonds and other nuts. There is a smaller “Oval Almond” piece that is about 3¾” in length. Often confused with each other, the Oval and Oval Almond are actually two different pieces. The Oval never had a continuous production run, being discontinued after 1944 – and then being reinstated a couple years later.
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by Julie Noyas | Jul 20, 2021 | Other Serving Dishes
Item Number: 837
Approximate Size: 10″ L – 7″ W – 2⅛” H
Production Dates: 1940-1974
The 2-Part Vegetable Dish is another useful item in the American pattern. It is very similar to the Oval Vegetable Dish, with one noticeable difference – the center divider. It’s size is perfect, and it’s oval design makes it easy to pass around the table.
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by Julie Noyas | Jul 19, 2021 | Other Serving Dishes
Item Number: 836
Approximate Size: 9″ L – 6¾” W – 2⅛” H
Production Dates: 1939-1982
The Oval Vegetable Dish is probably one of the most useful items in the entire American line. This is a beautiful dish, and will simply make whatever vegetable you serve in it more appealing. It’s size is perfect, and it’s oval design makes it easy to pass around the table.
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by Julie Noyas | Jun 8, 2021 | Other Serving Dishes
Item Number: M-05
Approximate Size: 3¾” L – 2¾” W
Production Dates: 1915-1927; 1934-1944
The Oval Almond is a pioneering piece in the American pattern, debuting in 1915. Dates from published authors will vary greatly on this piece, as it was produced sporadically throughout the years. It started off as the Oval Almond; however, it was also known as the “Almond” dish. For example, Fostoria referred to it as the Almond in 1944. This little dish was in and out of production at different points in time.
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by Julie Noyas | Oct 28, 2020 | Other Serving Dishes
Item Number: 370
Diameter: 5¾″ D – 3¼” H
Production Dates: 1938-1970
Fostoria Glass Company produced an item in their American line that was called the “Cheese and Cracker”. It consisted of two individual pieces – the Footed Cheese, and the Cracker Plate. When these pieces were produced, you could either buy the two-piece set together – or you could buy the Footed Cheese and/or the Cracker Plate independently of each other.
The top of the Footed Cheese is flat, with edges that curve up gracefully. It is footed, supported by a shapely stem. While this piece was made to fit on top of the Cracker Plate, it can also be used independently.
The Fostoria American Cracker Plate has a raised retainer ring in the center to accommodate the Footed Cheese. The retainer ring helps to hold the Footed Cheese in place so that it does not slip around on the plate. Since the Footed Cheese was also sold separately, you can really use it anywhere – and with anything.
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