Fostoria #728 Marigold Shaker

I purchased this shaker from a dealer friend of mine who specailizes in Victorian Art Glass. As many may or may not know, I am an advanced collector of Victorian Art Glass shakers and condiment sets.

Because of my roots in carnival glass, many dealers know I have a special interest in old carnival glass shakers. So he called me when he found this shaker in Ohio. I asked him if he knew the pattern and he did not. I asked a woman who is one of the best in identifying Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) patterns. She told me that it Fostoria's #728 produced around 1902. One of the Fostoria sites told me that the pattern was limited production and that is why there is not much info on it.

So, having said all that, why is this iridized? I'm not sure but I know that Fostoria did have production iridized glass. Carnival glass collectors are familiar with the "Brocaded" line produced by Fostoria. Now was this part of a production line in carnival glass? I tend to doubt it since this is the first one I've ever seen. Nobody else has told me of seeing this piece before either.

It's quite a striking piece and am thrilled to have it in my collection!

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