Vintage Fostoria “Heather” 6.5” Water Goblets Circa 1940s-1950s

Name: Vintage Fostoria “Heather” 6.5” Water Goblets Circa 1940s-1950s
Brand: Fostoria
SKU: 377494540609
Price: 26.99 USD
Availability: InStock

USD 26.99

Condition: Used

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View Vintage Fostoria “Heather” 6.5” Water Goblets Circa 1940s-1950s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The design is characterized by its wide, flared optic bowl featuring delicate, needle-etched trailing vines and small bell-shaped heather blossoms, paired with Fostoria's elegant #6037 notched prism stem. The glass shown is a vintage Fostoria Glass Company water goblet in the Heather pattern (produced circa 1940s–1950s), featuring a flared optic bowl with an intricate floral/vine etching and a distinctive notched or thumbprint stem design. Individual pieces typically resell online for roughly $10 to $25 each depending on the exact size and set configuration.Care and Handling: Hand wash only using mild dish soap and warm water; avoid the dishwasher, as thermal shock and harsh detergents can damage the delicate crystal and vintage-etched details over time.Storage: Store upright on a stable shelf rather than stacked upside down by the rim, which places stress on the thin crystal mouth and increases the risk of chipping.Identification & Valuation: Check the base or under-rim for a faint etched "Fostoria" signature, though not all pieces from this era were acid-marked. Yes, the specific pattern name for this glassware is "Heather" (Pattern #341).It was manufactured by the Fostoria Glass Company between 1949 and 1972. The design is characterized by its wide, flared optic bowl featuring delicate, needle-etched trailing vines and small bell-shaped heather blossoms, paired with Fostoria's elegant #6037 notched prism stem. This piece belongs to the Elegant Glass style, which was highly popular in America from the Depression era through the mid-20th century.Key Characteristics of this StyleProduction Method: Unlike standard "Depression glass" which was machine-pressed and often left with rough seams, Elegant Glass was high-quality, hand-blown crystal. It was meticulously fire-polished and acid-etched by hand to remove imperfections.The Etching: The delicate vine and floral motif is a needle etching (specifically, Fostoria's Heather design), a hallmark technique used to create fine, intricate frosted lines on the surface of the bowl.The Stem: It features a notched prism stem style (Fostoria stem #6037), adding a classic, formal touch.Shape & Aesthetic: It boasts a flared optic bowl, giving it a traditional Baroque or late Traditional style that blends timeless symmetry with mid-century dining elegance. This specific Fostoria Heather pattern glass was manufactured between 1949 and 1971. It was handmade by the Fostoria Glass Company at their major factory complex located in Moundsville, West Virginia, U.S.A.. Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Drinkware & Barware › Drinkware. Brand: Fostoria.