Two Pairs Fostoria American Chrome Salt/Pepper Shakers

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Two Pairs Fostoria American Chrome Salt/Pepper Shakers

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Sold Date: 02/07/2008
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Glass

2 Pairs Fostoria American Chrome-top Salt/Pepper Shakers in the #2056 AMERICAN Pattern of Elegant Depression Glass.

They stand 3 ½" tall and are 2" in diameter. They are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, etc.

I am selling a collection of Fostoria American glass purchased from a lady who collected it when she was younger, and has kept it in a kitchen cupboard since. It has been used and the plates especially will have some wear marks from use. I should have everything up in a weeks time, so please keep watch.

Most of this is in excellent condition, and any chips, cracks, etc. will be listed for any affected item.

I will be listing the whole collection and will combine shipping w possible. The plates will be the only item I will sell in two lots mainly because of the weight.

Fostoria is one of the best known and admired names in American glassware. Probably more brides and homemakers in America have received gifts of and purchased glassware made at the Fostoria factory, in Moundsville , West Virginia , than any other glass company. During its century of operation, the range of style, form, decoration, color, and manufacturing technique was tremendous; only the fine quality remained constant. From 1915 until the factory closed in 1986, one pattern-- American No. 2056 --has remained a favorite, if not the most popular pattern sought after by glass collectors.

Fostoria began as a glass-producing house in 1887. Initially, the factory was located in Fostoria , Ohio , but would only be located t 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.

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