Fostoria

Anyone looking to buy antique Fostoria glass wear. Can you email me. For my collection. Thank you

I am looking for the Fostoria Spool Centerpiece bowl, pattern number 2550. I broke mine and want to replace it…thank you, Judy

There are 3 patterns missing, maybe 4.

There is the Hawaiian Pattern, 2737. Produced from 1961-1963, and thought to commemorate Hawaii as a state. I have discovered this pattern to be extremely rare, and fairly inexpensive. I have 5 pieces, and the highest price was $90, for #239 the 11 1/2 inch Ruffled bowl. It looks like it was made yesterday. That was the most expensive piece on Ebay.

The Heirloom pattern is also wonderful. The pieces look like flowers in the desert, and look like they were made yesterday. There were many items in this collection, and they came in Pink, Green, Blue, White, and Vaseline.

The Contour pattern was way ahead of it;s time. The originals are very heavy and acid etched, the second line was not as heavy. Simple and crystal clear. Many pieces were available in this pattern.

Another interesting pattern I have discovered is the Galleria pattern. When Fostoria was winding down production, they gave their name to a Romanian company, and imported their wares. This pattern was so ahead of it’s time in the early 80’s (?) that it is still available today from Amazon.com, called the Murano pattern. I say it has to have the sticker to be Fosoria, and I have two sherbet glasses, one with sticker, that are of much better quality, than the Murano. Some people might not call this a true Fostoria Pattern, but they are so pretty, get them anyway.

This is what I have discovered. I would love to know what you know about these patterns, or post the information so others can see.

I love my Fostoria crystal, and I have actually, created with crystal, in my home. No one else has anything like it.

Thank you,

James Malenfant