Circa 1940 Fostoria Glass “American” Pattern Line #2056 Round Salver

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Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Pristine.

This incredibly dazzling Fostoria “American” pattern elegant glass salver was one of the most successful patterns … Read more Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Pristine.

This incredibly dazzling Fostoria “American” pattern elegant glass salver was one of the most successful patterns in tableware history. While the salver shape was introduced in 1928, the "American" pattern was introduced in 1915. Production continued until the 1983 purchase of their factory by Lancaster Colony. Lancaster continued to press the pattern until 1986, when the moulds were sold to Dalzell-Viking Glass Co., which made select pieces of the pattern through the late 1990s.

Knowing the difference between the old Fostoria pieces, newer Fostoria and look-alikes can be challenging. Just remember that Fostoria “American” is elegant glass, and as such, quality is paramount and is defined by finish and clarity, both are crucial. Fostoria employed fire polishing which is essentially the reintroduction of a fresh piece of glass into the furnace to soften edges and smooth surfaces; equivalent to running ice under water. Fostoria’s elegant glass should look and feel silky and smooth. The ring around the bottom should be ground and smooth. Clarity, the other distinction, is dependent upon the glass formula used to produce molten glass. Fostoria called their uncolored “American” glass “crystal” so the highest quality "crystal American” pieces should resemble inert water. Of note, Fostoria is one of the elegant makers that continued using manganese in their clear glass up until the end. If you turn on a black light in a dark room and shine it directly on the glassware, if it is genuine Fostoria, the glass will fluoresce pale green in varying parts of the salver, which this beauty does! The center of this salver has a rum well, which tradition states was a clever strategy to keep a cake moist and enhance its texture.

This beauty measures 10” x 10” x 7” D/W/H; 5½” pedestal base bottom diameter; 9” diameter inside lip cake surface; color is crystal clear and luminous; weight 4 lbs. 9 oz. In excellent condition with minimal age-appropriate wear. I photographed the salver in the round to show all sides and nuances of the pattern and coloring throughout.

Make your tablescape the center of attention with this luminescent elegant beauty at your next gathering!

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