Coasters with Spoon Rest, Fostoria, Crystal Poinsettia Flower #2490 Set of 6, Vintage, SOLD

• Vintage Coasters, Lead Crystal, Coasters with Spoon Rest / Ashtray / Tea Bag Holder, Fostoria Pattern 2490, Elegant Barware, Christmas Poinsettia Flower, Teaware, Tea Party, Holiday Barware, (Discontinued)
• Made in: USA
• Vintage:  circa 1980
• Description:  Elegant set of 6 lead crystal coasters from Fostoria. The design reminds us of a Poinsettia flower, we think these will be perfect for your holiday entertaining.  This pattern, designed by Jon Saffell, did not have a name, only a number, 2490. Not only are they useful for holding your glass or teacup and spoon (and keeping your table cloth clean!), they can also be used to hold your used tea bag, sugar packet, or lemon wedge, or even as an ashtray, (this was the primary purpose of the side holder).  These are in perfect condition, a stylish addition to your table.  Makes an elegant hostess gift! 
• Material:  Crystal
• Dimensions:  Overall:  4.5 inches Long.  Coaster side: 3.5 inches in Diameter, Spoon Rest side: is 2.5 x 1.0 inches.
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Excellent Condition.  No issues noted.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are ANTIQUE and VINTAGE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections.   

The Fostoria Glass Company was founded by a group of men from West Virginia with experience in glassmaking, they manufactured pressed, blown and hand-molded glassware and tableware for almost 100 years.  Operations began in Fostoria Ohio on December 15, 1887, but quickly moved to Moundsville, West Virginia in 1891, to take advantage of the abundance of gas and coal in the area.  In 1924 the company was one of the first to start a program of national advertising, and the first to produce complete dinner services in crystal.  Fostoria’s business peaked in 1950 when they made over 8 million pieces of glass. In 1986, after struggling with an outmoded plant and foreign competition, Lancaster Colony was forced to close the Fostoria Company, ending nearly 100 years of glass making.  An interesting fact,  all the presidents from Eisenhower through Reagan ordered glassware from Fostoria. At one time they were the largest maker of handmade glassware in the United States, employing nearly 1000 people.