Preliminary identification
Photo reference
3 uploaded photos
Overview
A classic double-handled open sugar bowl in the iconic 'American' pattern, featuring a brilliant 3D cube design in a delicate depression-era pink. This pattern is one of the most successful and longest-produced designs in the history of American glassware.
Story
Fostoria launched this 'American' pattern in 1915, but this rare pink hue was a hallmark of the Great Depression. It was designed to bring a touch of affordable elegance to families facing the hardest of economic times.
Maker / Origin
The Fostoria Glass Company was once the largest maker of handmade glassware in the world. Known for their 'fire-polishing' technique, they achieved a clarity and brilliance that rivaled expensive lead crystal at a fraction of the cost.
Condition & Value
The glass appears clear with no major clouding or 'sick glass' syndrome. There is a small dark mark or inclusion on the interior rim that should be checked to see if it is a chip or a manufacturing flaw. Condition is generally good.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.