How to Identify Fostoria Glass

Fostoria glass began in the late 1800s and closed down in the mid-1980s. It was one of the top-selling glassware companies in the country until the name was sold to another company. Fostoria became famous for its artwork on glass as well as being one of the first to create colored glass. These pieces were known for their originality and durability.

Instructions

1. Notice the patterns. Fostoria glass has numerous patterns. Some of the most popular ones are Chintz, Holly and Colony. These patterns consist of etched patterns of flowers, swirls and Christmas hollies in glassware.

2. Check the thickness of the glass. Fostoria has very thick and durable glass.

3. Look at the color. Fostoria has many choices of colors. The glassware has only soothing colors.

4. Admire the style of the Fostoria glass. The styles are simple and elegant. The styles of Fostoria glasses have strong stems with sharp cuts but smooth edges. Fostoria caters to glasses, bowls, platters, pitchers, candleholders and vases.

5. Look at the designs. Etched flowers are the most commonly used design on glasses and bowls. They either have one rose or several flowers tied with vines. Fostoria glass started a new kind of design with coins and stars. The coin design is cut deeply into the thick glass and is definitive. The stars stand out on the glassware.

Tips & Warnings

• Check out Fostoria's other patterns such as Baroque, which is known for its soft colors and simplicity.

Resources

• More styles of Fostoria glass