Comments on: Collecting Fostoria American Glassware

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:49:43 +0000

Did you get an answer? I would like to know the difference also.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:44:52 +0000

Does the pitcher have 3 seams or two? I bought one but it seems yellowed to me.

By: Diana Cummins

Diana Cummins — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:45:55 +0000

I think I let some deals on American get by me today at a flea market. Your description on what to look for in authentic pieces was very helpful. I would like to know what you mean by a “ground” versus a “pressed” base on pieces. Does that mean that there should be no pattern on the base of cream pitcher or sugar bowl?

By: Kathy Gallagher

Kathy Gallagher — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:54:48 +0000

Thank you! There are 2 or 3 antique mall sorts of places within 20 miles, so I will check out the availability and costs and see what’s what. Many thanks! Kathy

By: jfc

jfc — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:36:33 +0000

Hi Kathy,

If you don’t want to sell on eBay your most profitable option would be to sell them at an local antiques market. You can usually rent a small showcase shelf for about $20 a month. You’ll also pay a percentage fee on each sale. If the staff there is good they may also help you price your Fostoria items well.

Another option if you want to sell a lot quick would be a local antiques auction. The fees would be higher but you would probably get an immediate sale if your items are good.

By: Kathy Gallagher

Kathy Gallagher — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:44:50 +0000

Hello! As I am now aging and downsizing, does anyone have a suggestion about the best way to sell some Fostoria American pieces - ? I am not the world’s best packer, so don’t want to try
eBay etc. where I’d have to pack and ship them — Thanks for any suggestions!

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:05:31 +0000

JFC - Thank you so much for the link. I will definitely buy that book. I would like to add pieces to my newly acquired collection…this could be bad!!! Thanks again.

By: jfc

jfc — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:29:07 +0000

Hi Chris,

The most complete reference I know of is the Complete Fostoria American Guide by Seligson but it is rather expensive. There are some other books around though that are less expensive although they aren’t as detailed in identifying some of the more unusual or rare Fostoria pieces.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:01:25 +0000

Hi, I recently inherited some clear American Fostoria. I absolutely love it. Can you recommend a book (or Internet site) that lists every piece of vintage Fostoria American? Some of the pieces I just don’t know what they are, so it would be nice to have a complete reference. In fact, in one of the boxes, I even found a photocopy of a 1940’s store pamplet (remember Gilchrist’s?) that shows selected pieces. Thanks for any help you can provide!

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promotional mugs — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:11:29 +0000

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