by Julie Noyas | Aug 16, 2018 | Punch Bowls, Cups, & More
Item Number: PB-01
Height: 6”
Production Dates: 1979-1980
Put simply, the Fostoria American Spun Punch Bowl is different. There were two 14″ punch bowls produced in the American line, and the spun version was made from 1979-1980. I believe it was an experiment that ended in unsuccessful results for Fostoria Glass; therefore, it was produced in very limited quantities and was never officially presented in their catalogs.
When compared to other punch bowls in the line, the Spun Punch Bowl looks more like an enormous bowl. The design is completely different, and this is because it was made by a “spinning” process. The Spun Punch Bowl is shorter than it’s sibling, the 14″ Punch Bowl. Due to the spinning process, this is a piece that will not have any mould seams.
Unfortunately, the production of spun punch bowls resulted in an undesirable outcome – some pieces being very thick, while others were very thin. In the end, the Spun Punch Bowl had a short life. Being sold primarily in select outlet stores, it is the rarest punch bowl in the American line.
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by Julie Noyas | Aug 7, 2018 | Punch Bowls, Cups, & More
Item Number: 600
Height: 6½”
Production Dates: 1915-1982
The Fostoria American Punch Bowls are exquisite. This 14″ Punch Bowl was one of the first to be produced, along with its bigger sibling – the 18″ Punch Bowl. Both bowls were part of the initial line-up of American dishes that were introduced to the public back in 1915. It goes without saying that both vessels are a beauty to behold, and a pleasure to serve from.
Pieces commonly paired with the 14″ Punch Bowl are Regular and Flared Punch Cups (initially known as Custard Cups). Punch Bowl Foots (Low and High) are also used with these bowls, giving them added height and stature. It can be perched on either a Low or High Foot, giving it variations in height and presence.
The 14″ Punch Bowl has a holding capacity of approximately 2 gallons and is about 6½” in height (without a Foot). The top opening is 14″ in diameter. It is the longest-running punch bowl in the American pattern. Of all the punch bowls made in the 2056 line, the original 14″ Punch Bowl remains one of the most popular.
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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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