Mid 20th Century Fostoria Set of 11 American Clear Wine / Sherry Glasses - 11 pcs

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Brand: Fostoria Glass Company
Pattern: American, No. 2056
Style: American, Traditional
Materials: Clear pressed glass
Design: Allover cube … Read more Quick Hits
Brand: Fostoria Glass Company
Pattern: American, No. 2056
Style: American, Traditional
Materials: Clear pressed glass
Design: Allover cube pattern, hexagonal stem and base
Height: Approx. 4.125" each
Set: 11 glasses
Pattern in production: 1915–1982
Origin: Made in the USA
Why We Love It: Eleven matching glasses is a generous set, enough for a full table of guests plus a spare, and sherry-sized glasses are a sparkling change from standard stemware.

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These small stemmed glasses carry Fostoria's American pattern, one of the most recognized designs in American glass. The cube pattern covers the bowl in crisp facets that catch and scatter light, and the hexagonal stem and base echo the geometry of the cubes. At about four inches tall, they are petite and well balanced, with the weight and clarity that Fostoria is known for.

A set of eleven is hard to find intact. It gives you enough glasses for a dinner party, a holiday gathering, or a long cocktail hour, with one extra in case of an accident. Matched sets this size tend to break up over the decades, so a full run of eleven is a good start for anyone building a collection or serving a crowd.

Sherry glasses are the right size for a small pour. Use them for sherry or port, as cordial or aperitif glasses, or for a dessert wine at the end of a dinner. They also work for a small serving of something that doesn't need a full glass, like a mini parfait, a fruit cup, or a shrimp cocktail starter. On a bar cart or shelf, a set looks pretty even when it isn't in use.

In keeping with Fostoria's American pattern, the glasses are not marked. The pattern itself is the identifier, and collectors recognize it by the cube design and the hexagonal foot.

Base is 2.125" in diameter.

Design Style
The American pattern is a classic of pressed glass design, a cube motif that looks like cut crystal at a more accessible price. Its geometric structure feels traditional but also surprisingly modern, which has kept it popular across generations. Because it is clear glass, it mixes with nearly any tableware, from formal china to casual stoneware.

A set suits traditional, farmhouse, and mid-century settings, and it fits well in a collection of other American pattern pieces, such as pitchers, bowls, and serving dishes.

Brand Legacy
Fostoria Glass Company began in 1887 and grew into one of America's best-known glassmakers, producing both elegant stemware and sturdy everyday pattern glass. The American pattern, introduced in 1915 and made until 1982, became its best-known design and one of the longest-running patterns in American glass. That long production means pieces turn up easily today, which makes it a rewarding pattern to collect and to build into a full table setting. See less