Named after the town of fostoria, ohio, the company was one of many that set up shop throughout ohio, pennsylvania and west virginia during the 1800s. Glasselegant glassfostoria glassvintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Rearing horse bookends clear glass 8 tall fostoria ebony black glass no. Vintage clear glass crystal top hat cigarette holder, fostoria american pattern. See more ideas about fostoria glass, glass and fostoria glassware. While several of fostoria s patterns proved immensely popular including chintz, holly, rose, and wedding ring, the american clear pattern catapulted demand from clientele. Then the factory moved to moundsville, west virginia, and most of the glass seen in shops today is a twentiethcentury product. Vintage fostoria glass horse bookends, measures 8h x 6w. The fostoria glass company was a manufacturer of pressed, blown and handmolded glassware and tableware. Glass collector toby aulman of auctionbytes states that the jeanette glass co. An amazing pair of fostoria glass lyre harp bookends that are in impeccable condition.
Fostoria s victoria pattern victoria is one of the oldest fostoria patterns, initially manufactured before 1900, in fostoria, ohio, before the company moved to moundsville, wv. Antique glass animal and figurines for sale from the early to mid 1900s, made by imperial, fenton, duncan, fostoria, indiana glass, le smith, baccarat, and others. Fostoria fostoria glass photo pattern identification. The fostoria glass company manufactured pressed, blown and handmolded glassware and tableware for almost 90 years. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Jun 08, 2015 history of the fostoria glass company 1887 1986. Vintage glass collectibles by fostoria antique bookends and. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or. Our house antiques misidentified or easily mistaken. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you. The crystal was blown and handmolded and left blank. Click on a photo below to view more detail about the item.
The cup and saucer set is fostoria tojan topaz yellow elegant glass. The navarre pattern was produced by fostoria from 1936 to 1982, making it the most popular of all of fostoria s etched patterns. Fostoria, ohio was chosen because natural gas at a recently opened field in the area had been offered at a very low cost to attract new industries. Fostoria glass corsage etched crystal water goblet. Add to your account favorites for quick pattern access and to receive updates andor promotions by email andor mail. Fostoria american crystal glass clear round small candy trinket dish and lid. Fostoria glass company 1887 1986 the fostoria glass company began operations in fostoria ohio, on december 15, 1887. We are fortunate to have found a number of pieces of this very attractive pattern. Price includes shipping and insurance within the us. The american pattern, introduced in 1915, is still being. Replacement crystal patterns made by fostoria in the usa.
Among the most beautiful of glass objects are fostoria glass companys elegant and masteretchings. Fostoria produced glass and crystal from 1887 to 1983. Fostoria fostoria glass photo pattern identification guide. Named after the town of fostoria, ohio, the company was one of many that set up shop. This is a rearing horse bookend set by fostoria oh in crystal referring to the color.
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. At its apex in the 1950s fostoria employed over 900 workers. This guide will help you identify and value your elegant glassware, including patterns made by fostoria, heisey, cambridge, duncan and miller, tiffin and others. New listing rare fostoria american tall candlestick holders stepped cubed. Fostoria glass museum on facebook email research requests our research can help identify patterns and other information about fostoria glassware but due to the nonprofit status of the fostoria glass society of america, we cannot provide information on appraisals, prices, or values. The pieces were made both plain and partially frosted. These are beauties from the 1940s and would be a beautiful addition to. Antique fostoria part1 price guide antiques prices. Elegant and depression glass gallery and information. The founders of the fostoria glass company were drawn to fostoria, ohio, to exploit the newly discovered natural gas.
Elegant glassware is higher in quality than depression glass, although it was made in some of the same colors such as pink, green, and yellow along with a proliferation of clear patterns. Glass elegant glass fostoria glass vintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Jul 27, 2011 sometimes its hard to know what glass you have. Lookalike patterns can confuse glass collectors, but its possible to identify the fostoria american glass by color, finish and the number of seams. Vintage fostoria crystal glass harp bookends lyre free shipping. While several of fostorias patterns proved immensely popular including chintz, holly, rose, and wedding ring, the american clear pattern catapulted demand from clientele. 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. Bookend crystal fostoria elegant glassware for sale ebay. Antique glass animal and figurines by the fostoria glass companyt for sale from the early to mid 1900s. Fostoria glassware fostoria crystal etched glassware crystal glassware antique glassware cut glass glass art great wedding gifts fenton glass. This stunning book gathers a comprehensive assortment of the most popular fostoria etching patterns from 1918 through 1982. The vintage glass bookends produced by fostoria have become a favorite among collectors of antique bookends. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Etched patterns, fostoria, elegant, glassware, glass.
Our house antiques misidentified or easily mistaken elegant. The earliest glass fostoria made was pressed crystal wares. It began operations in fostoria, ohio, usa, on december 15, 1887. It began operations in fostoria, ohio, on december 15, 1887, on land donated by the. Brady founded the fostoria glass company in fostoria, ohio. We will ship most items in house at an affordable rate. This stunning book gathers a comprehensive assortment of the most popular fostoria etching.
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. Unfollow fostoria glass to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Then the factory moved to moundsville, west virginia, and most of the glass seen in shops today is a. Featuring a dimensional cubed motif rendered in pressed glass. Later into the early 1920s fostoria focused on glassware for the home. Vintage fostoria glass horse bookends liveauctioneers. Fostoria glass designer collection vase images collectors. The factory in moundsville opened with a furnace that could fire 14. In the years between world war i and world war ii, fostoria, along with other glass manufacturers heisey, cambridge and new martinsville created a number of glass animals and bookends for the decorative accessories market, in response to the growing craze for glass animals. Vintage glass collectibles by fostoria antique bookends. The fostoria glass company started operations in fostoria, ohio in 1887, moved to moundsville, ohio and eventually closed in 1986. During this time fostoria produced elegant table glassware, stemware sets and vases in a huge variety of patterns and colors.
Smith glass horse bookends pair, vintage deco rearing. Smith and fostoria made this form with only slight differences in the mold. This pattern included a dinnerware set with many extra serving pieces such as oil bottles, a mayo and underplate, compote, tumblers and salvers. Glasspattern glassvintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. Etched patterns, fostoria, elegant, glassware, glass, pottery. The navarre pattern was produced by fostoria from 1936 to 1982, making it the most popular of all of fostorias etched patterns. When the areas natural gas deposits ran out, fostoria moved to wheeling, west virginia, and then to. It began operations in fostoria, ohio, usa, on december 15, 1887, at south vine street, near railroad, on free land donated by the townspeople. This site was chosen because natural gas at a recently opened field in the area had been offered at a very low cost to attract new industries. The fostoria glass company began operations in fostoria, ohio, on december 15, 1887. 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.
Initially, the factory was located in fostoria, ohio, but would only be located there a short time. Navarre stemware was produced in colors beginning in 1973 so colored. I thought it would be helpful to have a good photo identification guide online that showed all the patterns that have passed through. Fostoria glass museum on facebook email research requests our research can help identify patterns and other information about fostoria glassware but due to the nonprofit status of the fostoria glass. Navarre stemware was produced in colors beginning in 1973 so colored navarre is definitely not depression glass. The fostoria glass company was incorporated in west virginia in july 1887.
The company passed through many eras in time producing the popular glass of the day. They made beautiful pressed glass in hundreds of patterns. Get the best deals on bookend crystal fostoria elegant glassware when you shop the largest online selection at. In 1887, the company went into production in fostoria, ohio. Looking for fostoria glass was made in fostoria, ohio, from 1887 to 1891. This stunning book gathers a comprehensive assortment of the most popular. Fostoria made navarre for over 45 years, then lenox continued the design for a couple more years. Visit a knowledgeable glass dealer or glass show to see the quality of fostoria s american pattern personally, and it will be easy to tell these apart. Although the townspeople of fostoria, ohio had given their. Fostoria glassware is famous for its ingenuity, creativity, colors, design and american pattern. The most reliable way of identifying a fostoria crystal pattern is by comparing a piece to pictures of the patterns, explains. Get the best deals on bookend fostoria elegant glassware when you shop the largest online selection at. Other fostoria patterns and colors collectors preferring dinnerware and stems on the delicate side often seek wellknown patterns. Antique glass animal and figurines by the fostoria glass companyt for sale from the.
The most common fostoria glass patterns material is glass. Also known as the early american pattern, it debuted in 1915 and was one of fostoria s early 20thcentury lines. The competition created by globalism, as with most great american glass companies, finally closed the fostorias glass plant in 1986. Fostorias victoria pattern victoria is one of the oldest fostoria patterns, initially manufactured before 1900, in fostoria, ohio, before the company moved to moundsville, wv. Vintage fostoria glass lyre bookends glass lyre harp etsy.
Fostoria crystal heavy horse bookends paperweight fostoria glass co. Fostoria glass chintz etched large creamer one way to tell which patterns were winners back when they were made originally is to look at the production times. In 1915, the company began producing their american pattern tableware. Smith, pairpoint, steuben, tiffin, westmoreland, and others for which we have only a few items. Fostoria glassware collecting tips the spruce crafts. Comparison of new martinsville and fostoria horse bookends. Looks beautiful mixed in with modern crystal glasses. 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.
How to identify fostoria glass pattern identification guide. Its specialty was handblown and handpainted globes for oilburning lamps, called gone with the wind lamps today. Cabochon is a pattern made by the heisey glass company in the early 1950s. The stemware was done in azure blue and a light pink that is distinctly different from the. Littman 38 illustrated pages showing all american pieces cataloged by the fostoria glass company from 1915. The american pattern was fostoria s leading seller, being in production from 1915 to 1983. Fostoria glass pattern identification guide for collectors and glass lovers. However, if your item is over sized or cannot be shipped in house it will be referred to pak mail 762 s us highway 1, vero. They are made from clear glass called crystal fostoria glassglass companyclear glassbookendsbubbleshorsepatternscrystalsdeco. All bidders must have a usa or canadian shipping address. Fostoria glass company, the largest and bestknown american glass company, was in business for 100 years. Aug, 2012 the fostoria glass company manufactured pressed, blown and handmolded glassware and tableware for almost 90 years. Rearing horse bookends made of solid amber glass in the 1940s.
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