Baskets and flowers, what's not to like? I can think of several basket-themed patterns - Lorain depression glass, Tiffin Adam, and today's wonderful pattern, Florentine from Fostoria. … [Read more...]
Fostoria Lido – Fireworks that Make You Smile
Doesn't this look like New Years fireworks? It's Lido by Fostoria, one of my favorite etches. I can't ever decide which is my very favorite - because I like so many - but Lido is always near the top … [Read more...]
Poppies for Remembrance – Fostoria Shirley
Poppies were an important motif in the 1920s and into the 1930s. Think of Cambridge Gloria, Hazel Atlas Florentine, Fostoria Rogene. Poppies were a symbol of the first world war because they grew … [Read more...]
Fostoria Candle Holder – Beautiful Crystal!
Wouldn't this candle holder with the curvy nubs and twists look great holding flickering candle tapers? This is Cynthia, one of Fostoria's cut glass patterns, on the Coronet blank. … [Read more...]
St Patricks Day and Green Fostoria Versailles Etched Beauty
A couple days ago I showed off a Balda green console bowl from Central Glass, just a beautiful piece, and mentioned St. Patrick's Day. Apparently I'm calendar challenged because today is St. … [Read more...]
Unusual Fostoria Glass Italian Lace Baroque Console Bowl
Quiz time! What pattern is this? If you don't recognize it then don't feel bad. Fostoria originally called this fresh springtime pattern Italian Lace, then for some reason changed it to Gold Lace … [Read more...]
Fireworks in Crystal – Fostoria Glass Lido Etched Crystal Stemware
Does this look like fireworks or milkweed puffs? The big poofs look like the 4th of July, so neat. This is Fostoria Lido etched low sherbet in crystal. Our family crystal is Cambridge Rose Point, … [Read more...]
Fostoria Topaz Fairfax Creamer Elegant Depression Glass
This is topaz yellow glass week. We're coming up to Valentines Day and before we go down the pink road let's look at another springtime fresh color. This creamer is from Fostoria Glass and is their … [Read more...]
Fostoria Large Star Cut Crystal Sherry Goblet
Most of the Fostoria glass we've seen here has been etched. Fostoria made many beautiful cuttings as well, including this old Large Star Cut sherry goblet. This is one of the earliest Fostoria … [Read more...]
Remember Summer? June Azure Blue Scroll Candle Holders Art Deco
Remember summer, how fleeting and warm? Here in mid-Michigan summer is long past and we're staring winter in the face. This beautiful glass pattern is June, a perfect name for a beautiful piece that … [Read more...]