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American Fostoria the History & Very Rare Items for Collectors

 

The Fostoria Glass Company Inc. of Moundsville, West Virginia, was the main USA producer of the icecube pattern. They introduced their pattern "2056 American" in 1915 and continued to produce it until their glassworks was closed in 1986. Over the years they made a very wide range of items in their "American" pattern. Whole books have been written just on this one pattern (see below). The quality of the glass was high and the icecube pattern clearly defined. It is very popular with glass collectors today.

 

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The History of American Fostoria 

Rare American Fostoria
Fostoria began as a glass-producing house in 1887. Initially, the factory was located in Fostoria, Ohio, but would only be located there a short time. 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. The promise of more abundant resources for producing glass caused the company's leaders to make the decision to move. Within four years, Fostoria moved to Moundsville, WV. In 1891, the company built one furnace capable of firing 14 pieces, a remarkable achievement for the late 19th century glassworks industry. This furnace continued to produce glass until 1972.

By 1925, Fostoria's factory had expanded to include five more furnaces. Primarily, the company produced decorative lamps and stemware pieces for the American home. Competing actively against Cambridge, Heisey, and Westmoreland Crystal, Fostoria would soon emerge as leader in the American glassware market. It is during this period that Fostoria began marketing lines of colored dinnerware and stemware pieces. The new products became an immediate success. The rise of industry throughout the 19th century had Americans turning away from afternoon teas and luncheons. Instead, these events quickly evolved into casual brunches and after work cocktail parties. The colored pieces were ideal for polished casual entertaining.

 

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American Fostoria, the story continues 

Elegant American Fostoria
Throughout 1970, foreign competition increased. Fostoria sold its stock and the Moundsville, WV factory to the Lancaster Colony Corporation. The managing directors of Lancaster Colony made the decision to close the factory and sell the remaining stock directly to consumers in 1983. The factory closed its doors and many of Fostoria's original pieces and molds were sold. Throughout its history, Fostoria maintained a sound financial strategy, allowing them to expand and grow at will. Although Lancaster Colony closed Fostoria in 1983, Fostoria's pieces are readily available through Replacements, Ltd. The Fostoria name is indicative of an American legend and Fostoria pieces remain highly collectible

American Fostoria for Collectors 

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American Fostoria Very Rare Items 

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American Fostoria Rare Blue Items 

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Elegant American Fostoria 

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Red American Fostoria 

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Green American Fostoria 

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Blue American Fostoria 

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RolandK_Mary wrote...

some serious collections here! i love fostoria, specially the rare blue.

ReplyPosted August 07, 2008

paperfacets wrote...

Enjoyed this lens. I have pink depression. I think now one piece i have is Fostoria.
Thanks.

ReplyPosted July 31, 2008

BethErickson wrote...

great glass ware and quite a history they have there. 5 stars hope you can drop by my lens too :)

ReplyPosted July 31, 2008

newsgirl wrote...

Great lens jonitas!! I'm a fostoria collector, and this lens was and is perfect for me, this is now my startpage at my browser! Txs my friend!

ReplyPosted June 16, 2008

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