30 Monday Jan 2012
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This etch was produced in the late 1920s-early 1930s. It is in topaz with bow handles. This dish was also produced with square handles. This is the only piece of Trojan that I have. While the topaz is pretty and the pattern is very striking, I am not all that fond of it. I have seen stems but I have never coveted them! That definitely is meaningful. My apologies to fans out there. Nonetheless I admire the craftsmanship. I also love how there are dishes and bowls for everything! 
15 Sunday Jan 2012
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I have four of these stems. They are amongst my oldest purchases. I don’t think I’ve ever used them. Too small – sherberts. The birds fascinate me, as does the name. They were produced by the Fostoria Glass Company of Moundsville, West Virginia, between 1918-1928. I think I bought these stems online, but can’t recall. I’m always surprised, given their age, that these glasses aren’t hugely expensive. I’ve never seen them in a shop ‘live’ but watch them online. There are a number of etches with birds, from different companies. I don’t own any others, but….maybe some day!