Our Mom collected Fostoria and we have come to share her love for this fine glassware. Her pattern was America which is also known as Early America and Americana. A tip is to check all of these names as you search for pieces to add to your collection. The Fostoria Glass Company started in Fostoria, Ohio but moved to Moundsville, West Virginia in 1891. The Company began to produce the American Pattern in 1915. It became one of it's most popular patterns and continued in production to 1980. Known by the prism shaped geometric stacked cubes that reflect light it works well with a number of china patterns. Besides glassware, there is also dinnerware with a full line of plates, salads and bowls. There are a wide variety of other items including lamps, serving dishes, punch bowls and even baskets with a woven handle that were made though out the years.
My sister has my Mom's collection and I have enjoyed finding pieces for her. Passing these treasures on to the next generation is something we can do now with great joy. A little bit of Grammy will be there for them at special family occasions. When her table is set with nothing but Fostoria America, it is beautiful.
One of our past auctions featured this wonderful crystal. Please check us out at www.aypToday.com.
Thanks to Ebay and Andrewtrades here is a great article that gives advice about how to tell if you have the real America pattern or one of the many copies. Enjoy! Liz
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