Much of the information on this page is from the book Fostoria: Its First Fifty Years by Hazel Marie Weatherman (1972), but because there were no catalogs prior to 1900 in the Fostoria files when the book was being researched, there were numerous open salts not mentioned or pictured and they were added by gathering the information from other sources to make this page as complete as possible. Not every pattern known to have an open salt had one pictured in the book. Most notable are the LOUISE and TUXEDO patterns. For our purposes, every Fostoria pattern except one, had a number but not necessarily a name. There will be some missing images while attempts are made to obtain them from various sources. Another source was Fostoria Glass Volume 1 Pressed and Blown Glassware Book 1 by Henry J. Liebmann (1993). Mr Liebmann's sources were "a company log book, company catalogs, price lists, letters, and other authoritative documents." This accounts for most of the pattern lines where we only know an individual or table salt existed, and not the shape or any measurements. Mr. Leibmann's other publications, as well as all Fostoria collecting news can be found at The Fostoria Glass Society of America website. Dates shown are approximate for the run of the entire pattern. Some pieces of a pattern may have been introduced later or discontinued earlier than the date shown. Not all of the pattern pieces were made in all the colors noted. For instance, 2449 HERMITAGE is known in Amber, Green and Topaz (pale yellow) but so far, not in any of the other colors listed for that pattern. Please email me if you have or know where to find any missing images, sizes or additional colors so they may be added. Because many different companies made individual salts that were closely copied, it is difficult if not impossible to say for sure which of the more common shapes were definitely made by particular companies. Catalog drawings did not include views of the bottom of the pieces so absolute attribution is not possible in all cases. Measurements given in catalogs are also not very clear. For purposes of measurements on these Fostoria pages, please see the abbreviations listed at the bottom, and the method of measuring used. Whether just a coincidence or a planned program, the #88 DIAMOND MIRROR line seems to be the first named pattern and a line with more than just one basic piece. We already know that the #88 individual salt was the very first piece made, not something in the #1 line as one might expect, and the company officially opened for business in 1888. Line numbers before #88 were unnamed except for what the piece actually was, such as oil lamp, candelabra or blown tumbler. All the line numbers between #88 and #112 are again unnamed and pretty much only one piece again, a couple of them being individual salts. This is why we don't see any glass items that are the same pattern design as the #93 or #95 individual salt. There weren't any. After Fostoria closed it's doors and ceased glass production, several open salt molds were sold to various buyers. Pioneer Glass is known to have reproduced only one Fostoria open salt, the #1515 LUCERE pattern, although they purchased at least three open salt molds. Pioneer Glass open salts were made only in 1988-89 and are marked PG. Fred Wilkerson purchased Fostoria open salt molds in 2008. He was/is making several of them in various colors. His items are marked FWF. Known examples and pictures available are shown with the Fostoria pattern numbers below. For new owners and/or makers of Fostoria and other major glass company open salts, please see Ed Bowman's Research under References. Fostoria also made numerous individual almond or "nut cups" as well as some sponge cups and other novelty items that may be found in open salt collections as individual or table salts. Because there is a great number of those items, they are on a separate page that can be accessed by clicking HERE.

The very first piece of glass made at the brand new Fostoria Glass factory in 1887 was an open salt in the #88 Diamond Mirror pattern! The date appears to be Dec. 15, 1887.

Official pattern names are in all capital letters directly beneath the pattern number. Names or descriptions in parentheses are not official Fostoria names.

In the Leibmann book, there is a Celery Salt listed with no line number or pattern name. The only two other items with it are a Molasses Can and a Shaker with Metal Top. But the pattern looks like it could be a later design. Perhaps it was just unnamed in the document. A tiny sketch makes the salt look rather plain and round. It says the line was introduced in 1891 but no discontinued date was given.

9 (Pressed Ware) Introduced in 1888 Discontinued in 1918 Crystal

Individual Salt Size ???

88 DIAMOND MIRROR Introduced in 1888 Discontinued in 1891 Crystal

Individual Salt 1-7/8" SQ x 1" H Bottom View

Table Salt 3" L x 2-3/4" W x 1-3/8" H

93 (Pressed Ware) (Square with Waffle Bottom) Introduced in 1898 Discontinued in 1909 Crystal Only item in the line

Individual Salt 1-3/4" SQ x 1" H Bottom View

Because many similar salts were made by different companies, it's difficult to determine exactly which one was made by Fostoria. It should be noted there are several with square bowls but Fostoria's definitely has a round bowl per their catalog drawing. Following the dimensions given and the bevel lines in the catalog drawing (at the top edge but not on corners), it appears that this could be the Fostoria example. The bottom has a checkerboard appearance with rows of 11 by 11 squares. Another example with rows of 9 by 9 would also fit the measurements given.

95 (Pressed Ware) (Facets & Ribs) Introduced in 1892 Discontinued in 1910 Crystal Only item in the line

Individual Salt 1-1/2" D x 1-1/4" H 2-1/8" PP x 1-1/8" H Bottom View

Here is another open salt pattern that cannot be exclusively attributed to Fostoria. The measurements of the lone Fostoria example are not certain. There are also known English examples with a registration number mark on the inside bottom. There are many colors that are most likely all English. Also comes in various sizes and shapes (oval, rectangular) as well as polished and/or cut glass versions. Larger sizes may be seen in silver plated holders.

107 (Pressed Ware) Introduced in 1892 Discontinued in 1910 Crystal

??? Salt Size ???

112 CASCADE Introduced in 1898 Discontinued in 1910 Crystal

Individual Salt 1-1/2" SQ x 1" H Bottom View

Table Salt Size ???

113 (Pressed Ware) Introduced in 1892 Discontinued in ???? Crystal Only item in the line

Individual Salt Size ???

140 (EARLY) VIRGINIA (FOSTER BLOCK) Introduced in 1889 Discontinued in 1895 Crystal

Individual Salt 2" D x 1" H

Table Salt Size ???

The Leibmann book shows the #140 VIRGINIA and #140 FOSTER BLOCK patterns separately, but with less pieces in the FOSTER BLOCK line. It also says FOSTER BLOCK was discontinued in 1891. There is no mention of any salts at all in the FOSTER BLOCK line but this note was added for the sake of completeness.

150 CAPTAIN KIDD (RED BLOCK) Introduced in 1890 Discontinued in 1896 Crystal

Individual Salt 2" D x 1" H

This is apparently the same salt as #140 but with red stain. In later years, Fostoria retained the same pattern number when the pressed piece was of the same mold but decorations or etchings were added.

187 Introduced in 1889 Discontinued in 1908 Crystal

Table Salt Size ???

225 (Pressed Ware) Introduced in 1892 Discontinued in 1910 Crystal

Table Salt Size ???

In the Leibmann book, this line is followed by another #225, this time called the VENDOME pattern, but the only item listed is a 4-1/2" nappy. It was discontinued in 1897.

233 RUTH Introduced in 1892 Discontinued in 1896 Crystal	??? Salt Size ???	RUTH Pattern
No known example of an individual open salt. Picture of a piece in the line is here to show the pattern.

234 ROCCOCO Introduced in 1892 Discontinued in 1896 Crystal, Some with engraving, Some with frosted rim

Individual Salt 2-1/2" L x 2-1/4" W x 1" H Top View

Individual Salt With Frosted Rim

Table Salt 4-1/2" L x 3-1/2" W x 1-3/4" H It is possible that the table salt above was marketed as a nappy, berry bowl or some other condiment dish. This is a pattern where no catalog was in the Fostoria files, so it's difficult to know for sure if the pattern included a table salt. The size is about right for a table salt, but many small bowls could fit the criteria.

253 (Pressed Ware) Introduced in 1893 Discontinued in 1896 Crystal Only item in the line

??? Salt Size ???

270 GLENDALE Introduced in 1892 Discontinued in 1897 Crystal	Individual Salt Size ???	Table Salt 3-3/8" D x 1-3/4" H
No known examples of an individual salt.

300 (Blown Ware) Introduced in 1896 Discontinued in 1930 Crystal

Individual Tub Salt Size ???

Table Salt Size ???

301 LORRAINE (Pressed & Blown Ware) Introduced in 1892 Discontinued in 1930 Crystal, Green

Table Salt 2-5/8" SQ x 1-5/8" H

Top View

322 (Pressed Ware) (Pineapple & Fan) Introduced in 1895 Discontinued in 1899 Crystal

Individual Salt & Pepper on Tray Salt 2" D x 1" H Pepper ??? Tray ???

403 VIGILANT Introduced in 1896 Discontinued in 1910 Crystal, Some with engraving

Individual Salt 1-3/4" D x 1-1/8" H Engraved

Table Salt Size ???

465 Introduced in 1897 Discontinued in 1910 Crystal Only item in line

Individual Salt 2" D x 1-1/4" H

Very similar to Fostoria pattern but there are no diamond points in the top row of pyramids on these. Tabs also differ very slightly. Shown in crystal and amber stain over crystal.

500 ATLANTA Introduced in 1896 Discontinued in 1900 Crystal, some with frosted lionheads, milk white

Individual Salt 1-3/4" SQ x 1-1/8" H Corner Detail

Table Salt 2-1/2" SQ x 1-1/2" H

Table Salt Milk with Gold (Only known example)

501 HARTFORD Introduced in 1898 Discontinued in 1901 Crystal

Individual Salt 1-3/4" SQ x 1-1/4" H

Table Salt 2-1/2" SQ x 2-1/4" H

	511 (Pineapple & Fan) Introduced in 1895 Discontinued in 1909 Crystal	Individual Salt 2" D x 1" H
This is the same open salt from the tray set of Line #322 shown above. Not known why it was given an entirely new pattern number unless all the ones in Line #511 are fire polished and all of the ones in set #322 are not.

515 Introduced in 1895 Discontinued in 1909 Crystal

Individual Salt 2" D x 1-1/4" H

575 CARMEN Introduced in 1894 Discontinued in 1900 Crystal

Individual Salt 1-5/8" PP x 7/8" H Bottom Detail

576 PERSIAN (CROWN & SHIELD) Introduced in 1896 Discontinued in 1904 Crystal

Individual Salt 1-3/4" D

Another View

585 (Oval with Pointed Ends) Introduced in 1893 Discontinued in 1908 Crystal

Individual Salt 3" L x 1-1/16" H

594 (Rectangular with Rope) Introduced in 1895 Discontinued in 1910 Crystal and Green

Individual Salt 2" L x 1-1/4" H Green

Also known with a precise fitting holder.

600 BRAZILIAN Introduced in 1898 Discontinued in 1913 Crystal, Green (with gold)

Individual Salt 1-3/4" D x 1-1/4" H

Green with Gold

742 (Rectangular) Introduced in 1894 Discontinued in 1909 Crystal

Individual Salt 2" L x 1" H

743 (Rectangular) Introduced in 1896 Discontinued in 1910 Crystal

Table Salt 3-1/8" L x 1-3/8" H

Top View

Shown with engraving #26 "Rosedale" Shown with cutting #167 "Fairfax"

880 Introduced in 1922 Discontinued in 1929 Crystal, with etching

Individual Salt 1" D x 1-3/4" H

960 (Round Ribbed) Introduced in 1900 Discontinued in 19?? Crystal

Individual Salt 2" D x 3/4" H

1000 BEDFORD Introduced in 1901 Discontinued in 1904 Crystal

Individual Salt 2-1/2" L x 1-3/4" W x 1" H

	1002 (Plain Round) Introduced in 1909 Discontinued in 1910 Crystal	Individual Salt 1" H	Bottom View
Another example where this could be the exact Fostoria individual salt. It is plain and round as the meager description states, and is a full 1" high whereas many others are shorter.

	1121 LOUISE Introduced in 1902 Discontinued in 1907 Crystal	Individual Salt 1-3/8" D x 1-3/4" H	Another view
The individual salt in this pattern is extremely rare and may have been a special order. It was not pictured in the catalog drawings. Catalog image is the toothpick with a scalloped rim. Only a few of the salts are known to exist. It was, without a doubt, manufactured this way and not a shaker or toothpick that has been cut down.

	1259 (Oval with Notched Ribs) Introduced in 1909 Discontinued in 19?? Crystal	Table Salt 3" L x 2-1/4" W x 1-1/4" H
Reproduced in colors by Wilkerson after 2008 with the FWF mark.

1299 (Buttress) Introduced in 1904 Discontinued in 1913 Crystal

Individual Salt 2" D x 1-1/4" H

1432 PURITAN Introduced in 1906 Discontinued in 1925 Crystal Possibly etched or with silver decoration

Individual Salt 2" D x 1-1/4" H

1467 VIRGINIA Introduced in 1906 Discontinued in 1915 Crystal

Individual Salt 1-5/16" H

	1515 LUCERE Introduced in 1907 Discontinued in 1915 Crystal	Individual Salt 1-7/8" D x 1-7/8" H
Pioneer Glass Company reproduced this salt in 1988-89 in cobalt blue, emerald green and light green. They are marked with letters PG. Wilkerson reproduced this salt after 2008 in cobalt and vaseline. Those are marked with letters FWF. Any colors are reproductions.

Toothpick	1578 TUXEDO Introduced in 1908 Discontinued in 1910 Crystal	Individual Salt 2" PP x 2-1/4" H
Individual salt is not pictured in the catalog. It is a different shape than the toothpick.

1630 ALEXIS Introduced in 1909 Discontinued in 1925 Crystal (some with stain, silver, or painted decoration)

Flat Ind. Salt 2" PP x 1-1/4" H Footed Ind. Salt 2-1/4" PP x 2-3/8" H Flat Table Salt 3-1/4" PP x 1-7/16 H

Ruby Stain Shamrock

Reproduction Maker Unknown

1861 LINCOLN Introduced in 1912 Discontinued in 19?? Crystal

Celery Dip ? L

Celery Salt - Large Celery Salt - Small

1913 FLEMISH Introduced in 1909 Discontinued in 1925 Crystal, Amber, Blue & Green

Celery Salt 2-1/8" PP x 1-1/8" H Individual Salt 1-7/8" PP x 1" H

Amber, blue and green made in the smaller size only. Set of 6 on tray.

2000 REGAL Introduced in 1914 Discontinued in 1928 Crystal

Individual Salt 1-3/4" PP x 1" H Footed Ind. Salt 2" PP x 2-1/8" H

	2056 AMERICAN Introduced in 1915 Discontinued in 1982 Crystal	Individual Salt 1" H	Table Salt Made in 1925 Only 2-3/8" D x 1-1/2" H	Another View
This is probably the most well known Fostoria pattern, and judging by it's long run, also probably the most popular and prolific. Although an individual almond appeared in a 1915 catalog, the individual salt was added later. It's not known how many years the salt was made, but most likely, not through 1982. While some pieces were made in colors in 1925-27, it is doubtful that the individual salt or almond was made in any colors. None are known to open salt collectors at this time. The table salt was only produced in 1925 and is very scarce.

2106 VOGUE Introduced in 1916 Discontinued in 1929 Crystal

Individual Salt 2" D x 1-1/4" H Celery Dip 4" L x 3/4" H

2182 Introduced in 19?? Discontinued in 19?? Crystal

Individual Salt 1-3/4" SQ x 1" H

2222 COLONIAL Introduced in 1920 Discontinued in 1929 Crystal, Amber, Blue, Green & Pink

Individual Salt 2" PP x 1-7/8" H

Amber Blue

Green Pink

Shown with Engraving #26 "Rosedale" Shown with cutting #168 "Louisa"

2263 Introduced in 1918 Discontinued in 1928 Crystal, with etched and cut designs

Individual Salt 1-3/4" D x 3/4" H Shown with Engraving #26 "Rosedale"

2424 KENT Introduced in 1940 Discontinued in 1943 Crystal

Individual Salt 1-5/8" PP x 1" H

2449 HERMITAGE Introduced in 1932 Discontinued in 1945 Crystal Amber, Azure & Green 1932-42 Ebony, Wisteria & Topaz 1932-38 Gold Tint 1938-44

Individual Salt 1-3/4" D x 1" H

While the only known colors of the individual salt are Amber, Green and Topaz, it is possible that others may exist. Amber

Green Topaz

	2510 SUNRAY Introduced in 1935 Discontinued in 1944 Crystal Amber, Azure, Green & Topaz 1935-38 Gold Tint 1938-40 Ruby 1935-40 Golden Glow (Amber stain on lined areas) Dates unknown	Individual Salt 1-7/8" PP x 1" H	Reproductions
The original Fostoria salt is only known to exist in crystal and amber glow. Reproductions by Wilkerson marked FWF are known in cobalt and vaseline.

2510 GLACIER Individual Salt Introduced in 1936 Discontinued in 1943 Crystal	Individual Salt 1-7/8" PP x 1" H
The SUNRAY pattern (above) and the GLACIER pattern are the same number. The pieces are identical except the lined areas on the GLACIER pattern are frosted. Fostoria called it "Silver Mist."

2521 BIRD Introduced in 1932 Discontinued in 1940 Crystal, Frosted Crystal, Milk, Burgundy, Empire Green, Regal Blue, & Ruby

Frosted Milk

Ruby Empire Green

Regal Blue Burgundy

2593 Introduced in 1942 Discontinued in 1944 Crystal

Individual Salt 1-1/2" SQ x 3/4" H

2595 SLEIGH Introduced in 1942 Discontinued in 1944 Crystal, Frosted Crystal, Milk, Blue and Ruby Made in 3", 4-1/4" & 6" L

Individual Salt 3" L x 2-1/8" W x 1-3/4" H

Frosted Ruby

Milk Blue

2793 STRAWBERRY DIAMOND Oval Made from 1971 to 1973 for the Henry Ford Museum

Crystal 3-1/4" L x 2-1/4" W x 2" H

Copper Blue

Olive Green

2793 STRAWBERRY DIAMOND Round Made from 1971 to 1973 for the Avon Company

Crystal 3" D x 2" H

See the REPRODUCTIONS pages for more information.

3432-1/2 Introduced in 1910 Discontinued in 19?? Crystal, Green Possibly with silver decoration

Individual Salt Size ???

4095 Blown Glassware Introduced in 1925 Discontinued in 1929 Regular Optic Crystal, Amber, Azure, Green, Green Bowl with Crystal Foot, Rose Bowl with Crystal Foot, Azure Bowl with Crystal Foot, Crystal Bowl with Azure Foot

Regular Optic Vertical Striations Individual Salt 1-1/2" H All Crystal

All Amber All Azure All Green Spacer

Spacer Azure Bowl Green Bowl Rose Bowl

Spacer Azure Foot Spacer Spacer

4095 Blown Glassware Introduced in 1925 Discontinued in 1929 Loop Optic Crystal, Crystal Bowl with Amber Foot

Loop Optic Draped Striations Individual Salt 1-1/2" H

All Crystal

Amber Foot

4095 Blown Glassware Introduced in 1925 Discontinued in 1929 Spiral Optic Crystal, Green, Crystal Bowl with Green Foot

Spiral Optic Diagonal Striations Individual Salt 1-1/2" H

All Crystal

All Green

Green Foot

LE04/??? Individual Salt Introduced in 1974 Discontinued in 1978 Lead Crystal Label on Salt	Individual Salt 2" D x 7/8" H	Reproduction
Reproduced in cobalt, vaseline and crystal, with some iridized, by Wilkerson with the FWF mark.

LE04/623 Individual Salt Introduced in 1974 Discontinued in 1978 Lead Crystal

Individual Salt 2" D x 3/4" H

ABBREVIATION	DEFINITION	MEANING
D	Diameter	Round items measured across using the largest dimension. For instance, a top rim may be smaller than bulging sides. The sides are the measurement used.
H	Height	From where it touches the table to the highest possible point.
L	Length	On items that are not round or square but rather oval or rectangular, this is the longest side.
PP	Point to Point	On items that are basically round, but multi-sided, these are always measured from point to point, being the longest possible measurement.
SQ	Square	On items that are square with the same measurement for length and width.
W	Width	On items that are not round or square but rather oval or rectangular, this is the widest point on the shortest side.

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You can see how there would be conflicting measurements if items like the #1913 FLEMISH pattern were not consistently measured from point to point. Measuring point to point, it is 2-3/8" across. If measured from flat side to flat side it is only 2-1/16" across. Wherever PP is given in the measurements, it is measured from the two outermost points.