While viking continued making some of the old new martinsville patterns, several new. The most valuable pieces today are the colored glassware with etched patterns. Other fostoria patterns and colors collectors preferring dinnerware and stems on the delicate side often seek wellknown patterns such as versailles, june, navarre, chintz, vernon, and romance. Its first fifty years reference book weatherman fostoria book one of the most useful. The fostoria glass company, started in 1897, is one of the most famous names in glassware. A book of photos and prices well arranged by type of fenton. It is also one of the most misidentified patterns by both buyers and sellers. Sep 02, 2018 depression glass is the colorful glassware made in the 1920s and 30s in many patterns by companies such as federal, hazelatlas, hocking, and jeanette lilly maritt lafayette said. Great online resource, with images and details of many pieces in the beloved fostoria american pattern. Wv is the successor, both in location and glass patterns, of the new martinsville glass co. The introduction of this classic pattern embellished with a looped rope like design was an instant success. Artfully displayed in over 800 color portraits, these lovely decorations were in the forefront of fostorias dinnerware.
All three patterns were introduced in the 1930s, in crystal only, and they were continued into the 1950s, after new martinsville glass company changed their name to viking glass company. Fostoria produced stemware, lamps, etched and blown pressed wares, entire crystal dinner services, and even supplied presidents from eisenhower through reagan with glass products bearing the. Littman 38 illustrated pages showing all american pieces cataloged by the fostoria glass company from 1915. The fostoria glass company was a manufacturer of pressed, blown and handmolded glassware and tableware. The fostoria glass company manufactured pressed, blown and handmolded glassware and tableware for almost 90 years. Vintage fostoria clear glass leaf etched pattern double candlestick. However, about four years later, the situation changed and fostoria moved to a new site across the river to moundsville, west virginia. This stunning book gathers a comprehensive assortment of the most popular fostoria etching patterns from 1918 through 1982. Fostoria american line 2056 schiffer book for collectors. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. 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. Thus, some of the patterns made by fostoria using crystal glass are listed in books about depression glass. It began operations in fostoria, ohio, on december 15, 1887, on land donated by the townspeople.
They also made bells to coordinate with some of their major designs. It began operations in fostoria, ohio, usa, on december 15, 1887, at south vine street, near railroad, on free land donated by the townspeople. Initially, the factory was located in fostoria, ohio, but would only be located there a short time. The fostoria glass company was started in fostoria, ohio in 1887, and moved to moundsville, west virginia in 1891 the company began producing fine crystal in the. Crystal glassware pattern identification fostoria glass chintz etched onto a. This site was chosen because natural gas at a recently opened field in the area had been. The most common fostoria glass patterns material is glass. Etched patterns, fostoria, elegant, glassware, glass, pottery. The book features 170 depression glass patterns, detailed pattern drawings and a shape guide for easy identification, color pictures throughout. Aug, 2012 the fostoria glass company manufactured pressed, blown and handmolded glassware and tableware for almost 90 years. Fostoria crystal is the epitome of collectibles, with only a very small number of pieces surviving today. The fostoria glass company began operations in fostoria, ohio, on december 15, 1887.
The city of fostoria promised a good supply of natural gas at a very low rate. The photos, some dark and with a darker background than we like to see, do not sing like some of the walk books but others are vibrant and bright. The fostoria glass company made bells for christmas, mothers day, valentines day, weddings, and other special occasions. Their unique pressed glass technique and ability to add color to. Crests, hobnail, opalescent patterns, overlay patterns and pastel milk glass. List of fostoria glass other etched patterns items at cat lady kates elegant and depression glass. Vintage clear glass crystal top hat cigarette holder, fostoria american pattern. Fostoria american is one of the most prolific elegant glass patterns. Brady founded the fostoria glass company in fostoria, ohio. Jun 08, 2015 history of the fostoria glass company 1887 1986. Depression and elegant glass to share share our love of. Among the most beautiful of glass objects are fostoria glass companys elegant and masteretchings. In this volume, an updated price guide is presented as well.
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. Artfully displayed in over 800 color portraits, these lovely decorations were in the forefront of fostoria s dinnerware production and provided some of the companys most beloved patterns for bridal registry in america. The fostoria value guide is a compilation of all the items listed in the first four volumes, plus additional information not previously presented. Fostoria produced glass and crystal from 1887 to 1983. Fostoria was advertised as the crystal for america. The crystal was blown and handmolded and left blank.
They started their company in northwest ohio to take advantage of newly. For the first time, collectors and dealers can have an unusually extensive resource on fostoria in one handy book. Although the townspeople of fostoria, ohio had given their land to the glass company for free, fostoria glassworks was unable to. Artfully displayed in over 800 color portraits, these lovely. Production was then moved to moundsville, west virginia where american was produced from 19151986 one of the longest produced us patterns in tableware history. 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. Visit a knowledgeable glass dealer or glass show to see the quality of fostorias american pattern personally, and it will be easy to tell these apart. The earliest glass fostoria made was pressed crystal wares. Darryl reilly and bill jenks have written a fabulous book, u.
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 1901 fostoria glass, glass company, pattern books. The fostoria glass company also became known for its etched patterns. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about fostoria glass patterns. A rare piece such as an old parlor lamp can garner. Depression glass simple presence suits collectors just fine antique. Fostoria american crystal glass clear round small candy trinket dish and lid. Of all the highly successful patterns included in weathermans book, american is fostorias alltime bestseller. Fostoria, imperial, duncan and miller and many other glass companies had designed simple elegant patterns that were outselling many of heiseys older traditional patterns. In 1986, after struggling with an outmoded plant and. You can find a good listing of pieces in prelude in gene florences book collectible glassware of the. Fostoria heather etched crystal handled muffin tray banana boat elegant glass.
Browse our great selection of fostoria drinkware collections. Lookalikes were made, however, so it is wise to do further research if you have a similar piece. 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. The abandoned fostoria glass factory moundsville, wv. Undamaged pieces and whole sets are more valuable than individual pieces.
Fostoria american line 2056 schiffer book for collectors by leslie pina oct 1, 2006. Fostoria was the glassmaker for several united states presidents including dwight d. This is a reasonable book on fostoria glass that covers cut and etched patterns. Depression glass is the colorful glassware made in the 1920s and 30s in many patterns by companies such as federal, hazelatlas, hocking, and jeanette lilly maritt lafayette said.
Its first fifty years reference book one of the most useful reference books on fostoria was this one, written by hazel marie weatherman, released in 1972 and reprinted in 1985. Brady founded the fostoria glass company in fostoria. Vintage fostoria glass pattern yellow flared three footed bowl made in usa etsy vintage. Ann kerr has created an unbelievable reference for these collectors in a userfriendly, informative book which showcases fostorias delicate and quality glass. Nov 02, 2018 list of fostoria glass other etched patterns items at cat lady kates elegant and depression glass. 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. You can use them as general guideline as far as which colors or patterns tend to be more valuable than others, but dont read that a given stem is. Imperial candlewick is very well documented, none of the glass on this.
Fostoria navarre elegant etched pattern claret wine glass 6 18 4. Jul 27, 2011 sometimes its hard to know what glass you have. Fostoria etched patterns elegant glassware for sale ebay. New listing rare fostoria american tall candlestick holders stepped cubed. The most reliable way of identifying a fostoria crystal pattern is by comparing a piece to pictures of the patterns, explains. Apr 22, 2005 among the most beautiful of glass objects are fostoria glass companys elegant and masteretchings.
American fostoria, the crystal for america glassware. American fostoria, the crystal for america glassware replacements. The factory in moundsville opened with a furnace that could fire 14. Collectors everywhere search for this beautiful crystal, often choosing several favorite patterns. May 06, 2020 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. 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. American fostoria was produced in fostoria, ohio for four years. Its specialty was handblown and handpainted globes for oilburning lamps, called gone with the wind lamps today.
The american pattern was fostorias leading seller, being in production from 1915 to 1983. Its long out of print, but still contains a tremendous amount of information on fostoria glass over the course of the first fifty years of the company 1887. May 19, 2001 line number 2056, american, was fostoria glass co. How to identify fostoria glass pattern identification guide. Fostoria american line 2056 by leslie pina, hardcover barnes. Viking prelude etched crystal stemware elegant glass etchings with center medallions dean sixs reference book, viking glass 19441970, says prelude stemware is a complex manner. The new company was formed by men from west virginia who were experienced in the glassmaking business. I thought it would be helpful to have a good photo identification guide online that showed all the patterns that have passed through. The fostoria glass company, founded in 1887, relocated to this factory in 1892 and became one of the most prolific and versatile producers of glass. For a glimpse into the demand for fostorias pieces, look to their production in the 50s. For a glimpse into the demand for fostoria s pieces, look to their production in the 50s. Most all true american fostoria pieces have three seams.
Etching plate book by moundsville chapter of the fostoria glass society of america 150 pages more than prints from original etching plates. I made this website for new imperial candlewick collectors, and for anyone who. This is particularly true with the american iced tea glasses as examples made by other companies look very similar. He further says that viking put prelude on a handmade, mouthblown goblet with a pulled lady leg stem and a pressed line with a lady leg shape and a. 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.
Ann kerr has created an unbelievable reference for these collectors in a userfriendly, informative book which showcases fostoria s delicate and quality glass. There is a flood of new imported beaded glass and older designs on ebay the internet and. Fostoria glass company 1887 1986 the fostoria glass company began operations in fostoria ohio, on december 15, 1887. Like anything that is extremely successful, american has spawned lookalikes. Fostoria glassware collecting tips the spruce crafts.
Antique fostoria part1 price guide antiques prices. Previously, most collectors would have had to purchase a book to learn of these details. See more ideas about fostoria american, fostoria glass and fostoria glassware. Later into the early 1920s fostoria focused on glassware for the home.
From 1915 until the factory closed in 1986, one patternamerican no. Etched patterns, fostoria, elegant, glassware, glass. Your online source for free fostoria catalogs fostoria glass was and is very popular there are seveal hundred auctions for fostoria active on ebay at. Replacement crystal patterns made by fostoria in the usa. Get the best deals on fostoria elegant glassware when you shop.