It seems appropriate to post another piece of Fostoria’s Canadian Coin pattern on Canada Day.

Found these two candle holders recently.  The coins give me a flashback to 1967. Wonder how many of the real coins are still in circulation, or being hoarded in someone’s drawer?

HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!!!!!

Original post of January 11, 2014

Found this example of Coin glass recently.  It’s a little different from my other two pieces as it is decorated with six coins that depict animals commonly found in Canada. The animals include a wolf, goose and a bobcat. The vase was produced to commemorate Canada’s Centennial (its 100th birthday) in 1967.

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Update from the original posting of September 4, 2012

Imagine my surprise at coming across this piece at the local Courtice Flea Market.  I rarely see Fostoria glass in our neck of the woods.  My only other piece of coin glass was one of the blue goblets made for Avon, so I was pleased to pick this up.

This is a little bit of information from ehow.com:

“Fostoria began producing its version of Coin Glass in the 1950s. Instead of U.S. coins or foreign coins, Fostoria used its own versions of “coins” displaying patriotic Americana designs; the Liberty Bell, stars and freedom torches. Available in every color that Fostoria produced, the collection continually expanded and included stemware, candy dishes, ashtrays, candlesticks, vases, bowls and urns. The company continued to produce Coin Glass until 1982.”

I think this pitcher is a later piece, but it’s still in great shape for being 30-40 years old!