Antique Fostoria American Handled Trophy Bowl Clear - Blacklight
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:3950635 | Brand: Fostoria |
| Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original | Model: American |
| Color: Clear | Object Type: Bowl |
| Glassmaking Technique: Pressed | Style: Art Deco |
Item Description:This is an authentic Fostoria piece! This pattern is called American (line number 2056) and features a cubist design in pressed glass. Fostoria produced this pattern circa 1915. This particular piece is called the "handled trophy bowl" and is 12.5" long and approx. 4.5" tall at the handles. This piece is much larger than it appears it pictures. It is very heavy - over 2.5 lbs!
Condition:This gorgeous art deco design piece is in good pre-owned... condition. As with most vintage glass, there are a couple bubbles in the glass due to manufacturing process. There are no chips or flea bites. No cloudiness, glass is perfectly clear. There are no cracks or scuff marks however there is a very small surface scratch on one side of the bowl. and a small cut mark on one of the handles. The cut mark does not affect the integrity of the handle - it is very superficial. Both of these are shown in the last 2 pictures above. Please review all pictures and feel free to ask any questions!
Important Note regarding authenticity of Fostoria "American" pieces:
Fostoria's "American" pattern is often confused with 2 other vintage glass lines. Jeannette Glass manufactured "Cubist" pattern during the depression era, however these items were produced primarily in colors (whereas "American" was made in clear.) In the 1950s, Indiana Glass (and Colony Glass) manufactured a similar design called "Whitehall." Since "Whitehall" is also popular in clear color, the best way to confirm the authenticity of a Fostoria piece is using the blacklight test. Under UV blacklight, the Fostoria pieces will show a subtle apple-green glow. This glow comes from the presence of manganese, added to the glass to counteract impurities and help prevent glass from yellowing with age. Whitehall pieces do not have this additive and will not glow.
I have provided pictures that show the subtle fluorescence of this piece under blacklight.
Item is from smoke free home. Item ships within 24 hours of payment. No shipping is available on Sunday.
Condition:This gorgeous art deco design piece is in good pre-owned... condition. As with most vintage glass, there are a couple bubbles in the glass due to manufacturing process. There are no chips or flea bites. No cloudiness, glass is perfectly clear. There are no cracks or scuff marks however there is a very small surface scratch on one side of the bowl. and a small cut mark on one of the handles. The cut mark does not affect the integrity of the handle - it is very superficial. Both of these are shown in the last 2 pictures above. Please review all pictures and feel free to ask any questions!
Important Note regarding authenticity of Fostoria "American" pieces:
Fostoria's "American" pattern is often confused with 2 other vintage glass lines. Jeannette Glass manufactured "Cubist" pattern during the depression era, however these items were produced primarily in colors (whereas "American" was made in clear.) In the 1950s, Indiana Glass (and Colony Glass) manufactured a similar design called "Whitehall." Since "Whitehall" is also popular in clear color, the best way to confirm the authenticity of a Fostoria piece is using the blacklight test. Under UV blacklight, the Fostoria pieces will show a subtle apple-green glow. This glow comes from the presence of manganese, added to the glass to counteract impurities and help prevent glass from yellowing with age. Whitehall pieces do not have this additive and will not glow.
I have provided pictures that show the subtle fluorescence of this piece under blacklight.
Item is from smoke free home. Item ships within 24 hours of payment. No shipping is available on Sunday.
