A thorough sampling of Fostoria glass and dinnerware is showcased. Cuttings, etchings, needle etchings, and pressed patterns of dinnerware are presented, as well as catalog pages of stemware, tumblers, candlesticks, oil lamps, and hundreds more pieces. 8.5 x 11. Current values.

Any presentation of the Fostoria Glass Company would not be complete without the candlesticks, candy jars and boxes, the multitude of coasters, oil bottles, jugs, marmalades, and vases that were often used with patterns, either as part of the line or as accent pieces. Ease of use by the reader is facilitated through a Master Index which documents all four books in the series. With more than 160 colour photos, this volume is both useful and beautiful.

Presents a comprehensive assortment of the most popular Fostoria etching patterns from 1918 through 1982. Pattern introductions provide etching numbers, dates of production, original company colors, and the dinnerware, tableware, and stemware blanks used for each pattern. Includes factory history, steps in glassmaking and etching, quick reference guide to the etchings, and current values. A must for every Fostoria collector, glass enthusiast, and glass dealer.

A celebration of 100 years of American Fostoria glass, including rarely seen Victorian pattern glass from the early years in Fostoria, Ohio, through the introduction of color, the popular American and Coin patterns, and scarce and unusual, even unique, items. The book contains labels, color catalog pages, an illustrated styles chart with over 1000 entries, a chronology, index, and updated values.

Frances Bones and Lee Roy Fisher have pooled their knowledge and vintage catalog materials for this essential reference book that collectors and dealers may use to develop a better understanding of American silverplate patterns. Composed of more than 400 vintage catalog pages featuring the work of 28 American manufacturers, this easy-to-use book is the first to include hollow ware in addition to flatware. The popular patterns from the 1880s to 1980 are all featured and priced. The price guide represents the market experience of dealers and collectors. 2003 values.