L238 OPALESCENT FOSTORIA HEIRLOOM #1515/279 BOWL #2720/170 SQUARE FLORETTE NR

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LOT # 238 Detailed Photos Estate Road Show L238 OPALESCENT FOSTORIA HEIRLOOM #1515/279 BOWL #2720/170 SQUARE FLORETTE NR Item Description We are pleased to offer these two large pieces of Yellow Opalescent Fostoria Heirloom pattern glassware circa 1960s. The larger bowl is an Oval Centerpiece #1515/279. This bowl is flat with a flared and crimped irregular rim. The second bowl is Fostorias Opalescent Square Florette, #2720/170. This bowl has four pulled points that are curled inwards but do not touch. These bowls are difficult to find in perfect condition and the pair you are bidding on are in excellent condition. You will find this pattern featured on pp. 131-132 of Coes Elegant Glass Early Depression and Beyond. Your bid is for both pieces of Vintage Fostoria Opalescent glass. ........................................................................................................................................................................................... HISTORY: The Fostoria Glass Company began operations in Fostoria, Ohio, on December 15, 1887. 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. However, the field was so short-lived that in 1891, Fostoria moved to Moundsville, West Virginia, where there was an abundance of gas read more