Fostoria glassware collecting tips the spruce crafts. Fostoria glass amber coin oval bowl serving dish vintage. The candle holder has a hollow base which keeps the weight. 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. Fostoria created a unique design called coin glass. One of the best resources to locate when learning about early fostoria is an out of print book titled fostoria. So authenticity is the first step to determining value. Fostoria coin vase, fostoria glass company, 19581982.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Undamaged pieces and whole sets are more valuable than individual pieces. Rare the 1 pint fostoria coin glass crystal decanter with stopper gold coins. Fostoria coin glass blue large footed compote with rim and lid, rare.
Founded in 1887 in fostoria, ohio, they moved to moundsville, west virginia, in 1892. Best reflections window tinting recommended for you. Even though the fostoria glass company was in the city of its birth only a few years, the owners felt that the quality of the glass and its nationwide reputation made the name fostoria the companys most valued asset. Our specialty is fostoria coin glass made by the fostoria glass company of moundsville, west virginia from the 1960s until the plant closed operations in 1986. Four of the pieces have gold gilding on the crystal coins. Changed to when fostoria glass became associated with national glass in 1899, dalzell was working at the trust as manager of the western department. The popularity of fostoria glass led other companies to imitate the product. Make offer fostoria glass colony swirl ruby red elegant creamer sugar footed set vintage avon fostoria blue glass pitcher mt vernon gravy boat creamer 1976 5. Blue fostoria coin elegant glassware for sale ebay. The fostoria glass company also became known for its etched patterns.
A popular line, coin glass, was put into producion in 1958. We look for hardtofind as well as the rare and scarce items. Antique fostoria part1 price guide antiques prices. These pieces were made between 1958 to 1982 and came in a variety of colors. Mikasa china, and the fostoria glass company of moundsville, west virginia. Fostoria coin cake stand collection collectors weekly. Craftsmen at the factory combined their skills to introduce this new glass, which contains four different fostoria coin designs. It moved to wheeling, west virginia, when natural glass deposits depleted.
Apr 17, 2016 how to tint residential flat glass like a pro by. Fostoria coin glass dark blue older at replacements, ltd. I recommend you get a book about depression glass and look at the pictures and youll see the difference. Fostoria glass always attracts avid collectors of fine glassware and this fanciful collection of scarce, unique, and whimsy fostoria items is one glass lovers will want to peruse at length. Other companies had glassware with coin motifs in fact the us made direct coin replication illegal but it was fostoria who made it popular. Get the best deals on fostoria coin elegant glassware when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the best deals on clear cut glass fostoria elegant glassware when you shop the largest online selection at. A rare piece such as an old parlor lamp can garner. Fostoria to jefferson identification and value guide by tom felt, rich stoer, et al.
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. Fostorias first lamps allglass stand lamps by gary schneider. Fostoria, coin glass dark blue older replacements, ltd. 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. 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. The fostoria glass company manufactured pressed, blown and handmolded glassware and tableware for almost 90 years. Make offer fostoria coin glass blue large footed compote with rim and lid, rare. Learning how to identify genuine fostoria crystal patterns will help you to choose authentic pieces. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Vintage fostoria coin pedestal cake stand plate amber glass vintage cake plates.
Fostoria coin glass blue covered candy dish with lid vintage candy bowl coin pattern by fostoria frosted coins 2 piece treasuredsplendor 5 out of 5. Coin pattern, the coins on the fostoria pattern were not copied from actual coins. Fostoria tableware 1944 1986 by milbra long fostoria crystal glass value fostoria glass book collector books glass identification book collectionselection 5. Clear cut pinejuice glass excellent used condition. How to identify a fostoria crystal pattern fostoria. The first piece fostoria produced for avon was a crystal coin glass wedding bowl in 1961 as a memento for avons 75th anniversary, according to fgsa member linda polens 1997 facets of fostoria article on fostoria for avon items. How to identify fostoria glass pattern identification guide. See more ideas about fostoria glass, glass and fostoria glassware.
However, none of these impostors are worth as much as authentic fostoria pieces. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. May 19, 2012 crystal collectors interested in fostoria crystal patterns will find that there are many lookalikes and knockoff pieces on the market. Coin glass was made by the fostoria glass company during the years of 1957 to 1982. Coin glass handcrafted by fostoria, 19581982 paperback january 1, 1988 by ronald stinson author, sunny stinson author 5. Fostoria clear coin liberty bell coin imprint serving bowl. Today many of their pattern lines are highly sought after by collectors. Unfollow fostoria glass to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Sep 19, 2002 this is the first book to present all of this fascinating and highly collectible glass through hundreds of color photographs. Just when you think there can be nothing left unsaid or unwritten about fostoria glass along comes a really useful and new spin on this once giant glass house. The american, baroque, and coin patterns were thereafter produced by. See more ideas about fostoria glass, glass and fostoria american.
Browse our great selection of fostoria drinkware collections. Fostoria glass book cake stand punch bowl coin pitcher. Brady founded the fostoria glass company in fostoria, ohio. Clear cut glass fostoria elegant glassware for sale ebay. Fostoria, coin glass clear page 1 replacements, ltd. The cube glass isnt as good quality while the fostoria is real crystal that has a glow in the light. They are the covered cigarette box, wedding box, candy jar and the. Your library may have books by gene florence which i find. Pieces featured range from rarely seen examples of victorian pattern glass from the early years in fostoria, ohio through the introduction of color, the popular american and coin patterns, to the scarce and unusual, even. Fostoria glass company for sale rare antique collectible. Fostoria coin glass emerald green older, stem 72 at replacements, ltd. Handcrafted by the fostoria glass company of moundsville, west virginia. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.
This noted depression glass author wrote some of the first serious books on collecting depression glass and elegant glass, and she included many invaluable early catalog reprints in this particular guide. They started their company in northwest ohio to take advantage. Fostoria is one of the best known glass companies in the united states. The new company was formed by men from west virginia who were experienced in the glassmaking business. Fostoria glass moved again to moundsville, west virginia, in 1891 and remained there until it closed in 1983. Coin glass by fostoria glass company dejavu antiques. This stunning book gathers a comprehensive assortment of the most popular fostoria etching patterns from 1918 through 1982. Coin glass has embossed coins which makes the pattern. For a glimpse into the demand for fostoria s pieces, look to their production in the 50s. The emerald green was only in production for two years and is the most desired on the collectors market. The most valuable pieces today are the colored glassware with etched patterns.
This noted depression glass author wrote some of the first serious books on collecting depression glass and elegant glass, and she included many invaluable early catalog reprints. The fostoria glass company was an american business founded in 1887 by w. Make offer vintage fostoria amber eagle torch coin glass candy dish spooner tea caddy fostoria crystal. It began operations in fostoria, ohio, usa, on december 15, 1887, at south vine street, near railroad, on free land donated by the townspeople.
I discovered fostoria and learned more about coin glass and the variety of colors it was produced. Fostoria american is one of the most prolific elegant glass patterns. Find great deals on ebay for coin glass fostoria and fostoria coin glass amber. The fostoria glass company was a manufacturer of pressed, blown and handmolded glassware and tableware. Fostoria coin glass ashtray, large size ruby red glass tobacciana collectible, vintage glass cigar or cigarette dish, 4 frosted coins emptynestvintiques 5 out of 5.
Vintage fostoria glass coin compote elegant pedestal fruit bowl 1950s crystal. Fostoria glass company of moundsville, west virginia also made a line of glass decorated with coins. 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. This amazing display is artfully presented in more than 800 color portraits. Fostoria glass company made their coin cake stands in the five colors as shown in the first images. A book of photos and prices well arranged by type of fenton.
Fostoria was the glassmaker for several united states presidents including dwight d. Etching plate book by moundsville chapter of the fostoria glass. Among the most beautiful of glass objects are fostoria glass companys elegant and masteretchings. The fostoria glass company, began in fostoria in 1887 and, upon indications of a depleting natural gas supply, left this community december 31, 1891. Aug 03, 2015 fostoria glass coin ruby candle holder coin looks heavy and it has a heft to it similar to other fostoria colonialstyled pressed patterns like colony or argus, but it isnt as massive as it looks. The factory in moundsville opened with a furnace that could fire 14.
Fostoria to jefferson identification and value guide. Continuing the crystal for america series, fostoria tableware covers pressed patterns, cuttings, etchings, and decorations, and includes the popular coin, colony, and century patterns, the henry ford museum collection, and a host of other patterns, collections, and giftware produced by the fostoria glass company in its last 42 years. It began operations in fostoria, ohio, on december 15, 1887, on land donated by the townspeople. Fostoria introduced the coin pattern in crystal clear glass in 1958. The fostoria glass company was a manufacturer of pressed, blown and hand molded. A quick look at fostoria coin glass colonial styling reproduced. Lookalikes were made, however, so it is wise to do further research if you have a similar piece. See more ideas about glass, fostoria glass and glass collection.
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