Looking for that perfect large bowl for your specialty salad and want something out of the ordinary with looks and pizazz? When I look at this beautiful etched crystal bowl I think Caesar salad – you know, full of crisp romaine lettuce, all garlicky and crunchy croutons. The handles would make it easy to hold (the bowl is well balanced) and pass around the table, always assuming I want to share.
When Fostoria made this piece they showed it as part of a console set. Console sets were decorations that had a big bowl and two candle holder that people set on a side table. That’s a nice idea, but today we look for glass that is not only decorative but useful too. I expect that the lucky person who buys this will leave it displayed on a table or on their shelf and get it out when they want a special bowl for salad or fruit. We use a glass bowl for melon balls with blackberries and blueberries in the summer that looks fabulous.
A piece like this makes a superb wedding gift to the new couple or an anniversary gift for those who enjoy fine home furnishings with a vintage touch.