Infuse your space with mid-century sophistication with this striking piece of American art glass. The brilliant aqua blue glass catches the light beautifully, highlighting the four molded coin medallions featuring historical American motifs embedded in the base.
- Size: 8 inches diameter by 1.5 inches tall (Measurements are close but approximate)
- Decade: 1960s
- Style: Mid-Century Modern / Americana
- Condition: Excellent condition with brilliant clarity and no notable surface wear
- Extra notes: Part of Fostoria’s highly popular Coin Glass line, this heavy-weight piece features a beautifully faceted, notched rim that can serve as a functional tray, a catchall, or a statement decor piece.
The Fostoria Glass Company of Moundsville, West Virginia, produced its iconic Coin Glass pattern from 1958 through 1982, capturing a mid-twentieth century interest in colonial revival design. The coins depicted in the glass feature stylized symbols including the American eagle, a torch, and historical profiles, which were given a frosted or satin finish on some pieces but left beautifully clear on others. This heavy, substantial ashtray remains a quintessential example of high-quality mid-century American utility glass, highly prized for its vivid color and timeless Americana appeal.