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Fostoria Glass

Named for its original hometown in Ohio, Fostoria Glass Company enjoyed nearly a century as one of the most popular purveyors of art glass pieces. Offering glassware ranging from pressed to blown and hand-molded designs, Fostoria is still recognized today as the gold standard of glass production.

Though Fostoria can trace its inception to Ohio in 1887, the company's success began following its relocation in 1891 to Moundsville, West Virginia. It started out as a producer of tableware and more utilitarian items such as fruit jars and inkwells. Soon, Fostoria developed more elegant lines of stemware, even branching into crystal designs by the midpoint of the 20th century.

While several of Fostoria's patterns proved immensely popular including Chintz, Holly, Rose, and Wedding Ring, the American Clear pattern catapulted demand from clientele. Also known as the Early American pattern, it debuted in 1915 and was one of Fostoria's early 20th-century lines. Featuring a dimensional cubed motif rendered in pressed glass, the pattern signaled the arrival of Fostoria among the best glassmakers of the day and secured the company's products among contemporary collectors.


Quick Facts

  • Fostoria's early furnace in their Moundsville, West Virginia, factory was so advanced that it allowed the firing of 14 pieces at a time
  • Fostoria was the glassmaker for several United States presidents including Dwight D. Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan
  • For a glimpse into the demand for Fostoria's pieces, look to their production in the '50s: in addition to expanding their range of patterns, Fostoria crated more than 8,000,000 glass and crystal pieces over the decade

Recommended Items at Auction

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6” Fostoria “Jamestown Pink” Footed Glasses
May 15, 6:00 PM EDT
6” Fostoria “Jamestown Pink” Footed Glasses
by Apple Tree Auction Center
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
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(4) Fostoria Virginia Blue Goblets & (6) Libby Chivalry Blue Glasses
May 14, 6:00 PM EDT
(4) Fostoria Virginia Blue Goblets & (6) Libby Chivalry Blue Glasses
by Apple Tree Auction Center
Est: $0- $0
$30 Bids
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Antique Fostoria EAPG Lion Covered Compote
May 17, 9:00 AM CDT
Antique Fostoria EAPG Lion Covered Compote
by Matthew Bullock Auctioneers
Est: $30- $300
$150 Bids
GROUPING OF FOSTORIA GLASSWARE
May 20, 11:00 AM EDT
GROUPING OF FOSTORIA GLASSWARE
by Westport Auction
Est: $50- $10,000
$500 Bids
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5 ELEGANT GLASS FOSTORIA JUNE CORDIALS
May 24, 11:00 AM CDT
5 ELEGANT GLASS FOSTORIA JUNE CORDIALS
by Dees Auction Company,LLC
Est: $65- $95
$250 Bids
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ELEGANT GLASS FOSTORIA NAVARE CORDIAL
May 24, 11:00 AM CDT
ELEGANT GLASS FOSTORIA NAVARE CORDIAL
by Dees Auction Company,LLC
Est: $25- $45
$50 Bids
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ELEGANT GLASS FOSTORIA NAVARE 3 PART RELISH DISH
May 24, 11:00 AM CDT
ELEGANT GLASS FOSTORIA NAVARE 3 PART RELISH DISH
by Dees Auction Company,LLC
Est: $35- $65
$100 Bids
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2 FOSTORIA TEAR DROP CHAMPAGNES
May 24, 11:00 AM CDT
2 FOSTORIA TEAR DROP CHAMPAGNES
by Dees Auction Company,LLC
Est: $15- $25
$30 Bids
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4 FOSTORIA TEAR DROP COCKTAILS
May 24, 11:00 AM CDT
4 FOSTORIA TEAR DROP COCKTAILS
by Dees Auction Company,LLC
Est: $25- $45
$50 Bids
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5 FOSTORIA TEAR DROP SHERBERTS
May 24, 11:00 AM CDT
5 FOSTORIA TEAR DROP SHERBERTS
by Dees Auction Company,LLC
Est: $25- $45
$50 Bids
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2 FOSTORIA TEAR DROP SHERBERTS
May 24, 11:00 AM CDT
2 FOSTORIA TEAR DROP SHERBERTS
by Dees Auction Company,LLC
Est: $15- $25
$30 Bids
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7 FOSTORIA TEAR DROP CUPS
May 24, 11:00 AM CDT
7 FOSTORIA TEAR DROP CUPS
by Dees Auction Company,LLC
Est: $25- $45
$50 Bids
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FOSTORIA TEAR DROP CREAMER
May 24, 11:00 AM CDT
FOSTORIA TEAR DROP CREAMER
by Dees Auction Company,LLC
Est: $15- $25
$30 Bids
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5 AMERICAN FOSTORIA FLST TUMBLERS
May 24, 11:00 AM CDT
5 AMERICAN FOSTORIA FLST TUMBLERS
by Dees Auction Company,LLC
Est: $65- $95
$200 Bids
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FOSTORIA COIN DOT BOWL
May 24, 11:00 AM CDT
FOSTORIA COIN DOT BOWL
by Dees Auction Company,LLC
Est: $35- $65
$100 Bids
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Lot of Fostoria Trojan Etch in Topaz
May 15, 6:00 PM EDT
Lot of Fostoria Trojan Etch in Topaz
by Apple Tree Auction Center
Est: $0- $0
$50 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Fostoria Glass


Dees Auction Company,LLC

Dees Auction Company,LLC

Apple Tree Auction Center

Apple Tree Auction Center

Westport Auction

Westport Auction

Matthew Bullock Auctioneers

Matthew Bullock Auctioneers