Elaines pattern glass school is a member of our hall of fame. Antique fostoria part1 price guide antiques prices. At one time fostoria was the largest maker of handmade glassware in the united states, employing nearly people. I am proud to say that there are now over 150 informational posts available on a variety of different american items. The goblet used with the willowmere pattern was fostorias number 6024, which has a distinctive molded stem and a ushaped bowl that is quite different from most other fostoria stemware lines. Sep 19, 2002 this book has good color photos, especially of the earliest fostoria pressed patterns from 18771910. Fostoria american pattern relishvegetable dish texas4238 4. For the first time, collectors and dealers can have an unusually extensive resource on fostoria in one handy book. Since the images are from catalogues, the detail of the designs is unmatched in photographs. The original debut of this website was in 2015, and since that time a lot of research, photos, and content have been added. Fostoria american is one of the most prolific elegant glass patterns. The first of a series of three books, is devoted to the appreciation and historic background of early american pattern gl. American was the most successful pattern in the history of glassmaking. Fostoria produced american until the company closed in 1986.
Aug, 2012 the fostoria glass company manufactured pressed, blown and handmolded glassware and tableware for almost 90 years. Fostoria american line 2056 by leslie pina, hardcover barnes. Fostoria american and jobling 2077 patterns are very similar, as emily seate, co author of the book fostoria stemware pointed out. The american pattern, introduced in 1915, is still being produced by lancaster colony who bought the fostoria company in 1983, making it the most successful pattern in the history of glass making. Some of the most successful fostoria patterns were american, kashmir, june, trojan, and versailles. I thought it would be helpful to have a good photo identification guide online that showed all the patterns that have passed through our store at least those we have good photos of.
My mother was our inspiration for collecting pattern glass. Great online resource, with images and details of many pieces in the beloved fostoria american pattern. Fostoria is one of the best known and admired names in american glassware. Nov 02, 2018 fostoria glass was produced in fostoria, ohio, in 1887 fostoria created a variety of pieces, including stemware, goblets and plates, along with dinnerware american related posts. The fostoria glass company manufactured pressed, blown and handmolded glassware and tableware for almost 90 years. Fostorias business peaked in 1950 when they made over 8 million pieces of glass. Fostorias most popular and best known table ware pattern american was created about this time. The fostoria value guide is a compilation of all the items listed in the first four volumes, plus additional information not previously presented. Of all the highly successful patterns included in weathermans book, american is fostorias alltime bestseller. When the areas natural gas deposits ran out, fostoria moved to wheeling, west virginia, and then to moundsville, west virginia, in 1891, where it remained until it closed in 1983.
American fostoria was produced in fostoria, ohio for four years. Clear fostoria american elegant glassware for sale ebay. Retirees quest to clear up history of glass industry develops into book. Among the most beautiful of glass objects are fostoria glass companys. However, the historical account of the company and its product history over time is spotty and difficult to follow. Amethyst fostoria american english pattern vase rare. Fostoria american line 2056 by leslie pina, hardcover. Fostoria american clear stem 2056 at replacements, ltd. American catalog pages 1948 candlestick compote here is an original not reprint leaf, printed on both sides, from a fostoria glass company looseleaf catalog. Jul 27, 2011 fostoria marked very few of their pieces so unless you recognize the shape or the cutting or the etch its going to be difficult to identify the glass pattern. By and large, though, fostoria american vastly outnumbers whitehall, and whitehall is much scarcer. Nov 24, 2014 it has the ice cube pattern we see on jeannettes cube depression glass, fostoria american and whitehall, a lesserquality lookalike from indiana glass. American fostoria pattern 2056, the crystal for america. In 1924 fostoria introduced color to its glassware.
Fostoria american crystal glass clear round small candy trinket dish and lid. Vertical pieces, such as pitchers, tend to have a curve with a flare at the top. Brady founded the fostoria glass company in fostoria, ohio. The american pattern looks like an array of cubes in crystal, has a flat bottom and features three or more mould seams. In this interview, elaine henderson discusses the history and varieties of early american pattern glass eapg, and gives advice to new collectors. Fostoria s most popular and best known table ware pattern american was created about this time. This glass pattern was used for stemware and tableware, and continued to be produced until 1988. Also featured are a chapter on color with 34 examples, fostorias american lady pattern, closeups of certain fostoria american pieces that are often confused, examples of severe and normal grinding on piece bottoms, mystery pieces, small cube pieces, seligsons unique numbering system which is often used for piece identification at auctions. In 1915, fostoria introduced its american pattern pattern number 2056. Lookalikes were made, however, so it is wise to do further research if you have a similar piece. Indiana whitehall crystal custard cup if you are like me, it can be hard to tell some pieces of. Production was then moved to moundsville, west virginia where american was produced from 19151986 one of the longest produced us patterns in tableware history. Of all the highly successful patterns included in weathermans book, american is fostorias.
This is particularly true with the american iced tea glasses as examples made by other companies look very similar. Fostoria glassware is famous for its ingenuity, creativity, colors, design and american pattern. In this volume, an updated price guide is presented as well. The fostoria glass company was a manufacturer of pressed, blown and hand molded. Beginning in 2010, through our facebook sponsored page, we have collected, cataloged, identified, and verified patterns and stored photos showing various forms of those patterns. It began operations in fostoria, ohio, usa, on december 15, 1887, at south vine street, near railroad, on free land donated by the townspeople. It was pictured on the front page of the crockery and glass journal on january 4, 1912. This volume has the most complete list of the american pattern in a single volume. How to identify fostoria glass pattern identification guide. She collected it, and she died at a very young age. Browse our great selection of fostoria drinkware collections. From 1925 though 1927, there were carious items made in blue, canary, green, amber, orchid, azure, topaz, and ruby.
Apr 17, 2016 fostoria feature fostoria and forgery amber brantley. The american pattern was fostorias leading seller, being in production from 1915 to 1983. New listing rare fostoria american tall candlestick holders stepped cubed. Our house antiques etching identification and information page. Pattern id the largest, most accurate, and most complete database of pattern names and photos of glass. Pattern glass usually used to describe pressed glass from the 1850s 1910, especially american glass. Fostoria s famous american pattern american was and is the longest continually produced pattern in american made glassware.
The text contains a wellresearched history of the fostoria factory. Fostoria yellow opalescent heirloom candle vases 2 a glass act. Replacement americana fostoria crystal pattern 2056 made by fostoria in the usa. New listing 6 vtg fostoria american clear glass small berry fruit bowls 4. See more ideas about fostoria american, fostoria glass and fostoria glassware. This is a fantastic reference book for fostoria patterns through wwii. Indiana glass introduced the whitehall pattern in the early 1960s. Fostoria glass was produced in fostoria, ohio, in 1887 fostoria created a variety of pieces, including stemware, goblets and plates, along with dinnerware american related posts. Identification and value guide of pressed, blown, and hand molded pieces. It includes a nearly comprehensive, chronological collection of 450 pattern images reprinted from fostoria product catalogues. Fostoria glass copied the copy, and named this purportedly new pattern.
Founded in 1887 in fostoria, ohio, they moved to moundsville, west virginia, in 1892. Fostoria american line 2056 schiffer book for collectors. Amethyst color english pattern 6 12 flared vase extremely rare this vase is commonly referred to as the fostoria american english pattern and this one comes in an absolutely awsome and very rare purpleamethystplum color. It is dated and shows numerous items in the american pattern. Whitehall is most often seen in the above colors, gold or amber, crystal and olive green. After fostoria closed, lancaster colony acquired many of the molds, and some pieces are still being made today.
American fostoria crystal, glassware stemware replacements. Fostoria s american pattern of all the highly successful patterns included in weathermans book, american is fostorias alltime bestseller. Introduced in 1915, american was produced for many, many years in a wide variety of pieces ranging from dinnerware to elaborate punch sets. The goblet used with the willowmere pattern was fostoria s number 6024, which has a distinctive molded stem and a ushaped bowl that is quite different from most other fostoria stemware lines. American by fostoria glass company was a best seller for decades. Vintage fostoria american pattern glass pair of candlesticks. Fostoria introduced it in 1915 and continued production through 1986 when the company was sold to lancaster colony corporation. Although crystalclear american is most common, fostoria also produced that pattern in color. This entirely different book on american stonewares presents the history and the technology of production. Probably more brides and homemakers in america have received gifts of and purchased glassware made at the fostoria factory, in moundsville, west virginia, than any other glass company. The pattern consists of bold roses on the vine, and the size and shape of the roses cause both dealers and collectors to often confuse the pattern with. Our mission is to preserve and display items of local historical interest, to disseminate local.
There are a large numbers of items produced and collected by many. Fostoria s business peaked in 1950 when they made over 8 million pieces of glass. Initially, the factory was located in fostoria, ohio, but would only be located there a short time. The colors and forms of early american pattern glass. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Whitehall is very similar to the fostoria american pattern. The largest, most accurate, and most complete database of pattern names and photos of glass. Elaines pattern glass school is a member of our hall of fame my mother was our inspiration for collecting pattern glass. Today many of their pattern lines are highly sought after by collectors.
The factory in moundsville opened with a furnace that could fire 14. Indiana whitehall crystal custard cup if you are like me, it can be hard to tell some pieces of crystal whitehall from american. Fostoria glassware collecting tips the spruce crafts. Also abbreviated eapg early american pattern glass cut glass glass whose pattern is made by actually cutting the glass after it has been made into a vessel. Although the townspeople of fostoria, ohio had given their land to the glass company for free, fostoria glassworks was unable to remain because of a lack of natural resources. Candlesticks fostoria glass ruby lane follow this search. Fostoria marked very few of their pieces so unless you recognize the shape or the cutting or the etch its going to be difficult to identify the glass pattern. Fostoria feature fostoria and forgery amber brantley. Fostorias famous american pattern american was and is the longest continually produced pattern in american made glassware. Vintage clear glass crystal top hat cigarette holder, fostoria american pattern. It also shows a wide variety of later patterns and colors of fostoria product lines. Its raised pyramid design is the most commercially successful pattern ever produced, according to ann kerr, author of fostoria. From 1915 until the factory closed in 1986, one patternamerican no. In fostoria introduced the american pattern of glassware, which was not discontinued until the factory shut its doors in this remarkable run makes american the longest continually produced pattern in the domestic glassware industry.
Fostoria american line 2056 schiffer book for collectors by leslie a. There is also a very pretty light blue, a teal blue and crystal with ruby stain. By 2019 our database has over 4,000 patterns and about 35,000 photos from. It also is one of the patterns that tend to become a point of confusion with many collectors, especially those new to collecting. Fostoria glass its first 50 years by vintage 1972 pattern guide history book.
American catalog pages 1948 candlestick compote ebay. Pattern 1861 was named lincoln, and 1861 is the year abraham lincoln became president of the united states. This page from the 1936 catalog shows their popular american pattern. Fostoria glassware has long been a favorite with collectors. It has the ice cube pattern we see on jeannettes cube depression glass, fostoria american and whitehall, a lesserquality lookalike from indiana glass.
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