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Fostoria Seascape Opalescent Condiment Bowl w/ Underplate & Ladle 1954-58' | Glassware615 of 2964 |  |  |
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This mayonaise set finally arrived yesterday and I couldnt be happier! I did not know the maker until earlier this morning while researching at the local book store. This is Fostoria Seascape Opalescent 1954-58'. They are one of my favorite glass companies because of the consistant quality glass they produces...This is an update to the previous post here on CW. Thanks!
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Fostoria GlassIn 1887, L. B. Martin and W. S. Brady founded the Fostoria Glass Company in…
love this , wow very cool :)
Neat! So opal-ly!
Thanks for the love and comments bellin68 and AmberRose it is very very cool indead and as AmberRose says( love your quirky little saying by the way) its very "OPAL-LY" LOL! I love it!
Thanks for the love Vetraio50
love it -- very pretty house and setting -- sandra bullock is being sandra bullock tonight