Vintage Barware Glass
Other, Barware · Mid-Century Modern (1945-1969) · Likely manufactured by mid-century glassware companies such as Libbey or Hazel-Atlas, featuring liquor branding motifs.
Type
Other, Barware
Style Period
Mid-Century Modern (1945-1969)
Material
Molded clear glass with painted metallic gold and translucent purple enamel detailing.
Age Estimate
Circa 1950s-1960s based on the illustrative style and color palette.
Dimensions
Estimated height of 5 to 6 inches and a diameter of 2.5 to 3 inches, typical for mid-century highball or tumbler glasses.
Origin
American, dating from the mid-20th century home bar culture era.
Designer/Maker
Likely manufactured by mid-century glassware companies such as Libbey or Hazel-Atlas, featuring liquor branding motifs.
Value Estimate
$10 to $30 depending on whether it is part of a complete matching set or sold as a single individual piece.
Description
A classic mid-century highball or lowball glass featuring a decorative motif of various liquor bottles, prominently displaying a gold-toned Haig & Pinch bottle graphic. This piece captures the vibrant cocktail culture of the 1950s and 1960s, making it a charming accessory for a retro bar cart.
Key Features
Vintage liquor bottle graphics, metallic gold printing, translucent purple background highlights, classic mid-century barware form factor.
Color & Finish
Clear glass base featuring opaque metallic gold bottle graphics with translucent purple accents.
Construction Method
Machine-molded glass with applied screen-printed or transferred vitrified enamel decoration.
Joinery & Craftsmanship
N/A
Wood Grain & Species
N/A
Surface Treatment
Screen-printed or silk-screened enamel designs fired onto the exterior glass surface.
Upholstery Details
N/A
Hardware & Fittings
N/A
Origin & Provenance
American, dating from the mid-20th century home bar culture era.
Condition Notes
Good vintage condition with minor signs of wear on the painted metallic gold graphics, typical of age and gentle hand washing.
Interesting Facts
Mid-century novelty glassware featuring brand-name liquor bottles became immensely popular as home entertaining surged following World War II.
Cultural Significance
Represents the post-war American suburban culture of home entertaining and the cocktail hour.
Similar Pieces
Libbey atomic-pattern tumblers, Hazel-Atlas cocktail glasses, and Cera mid-century barware collections.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash only using mild soap and a soft sponge to preserve the vintage metallic screen-printed decoration; avoid dishwashers.
Value Estimate
$10 to $30 depending on whether it is part of a complete matching set or sold as a single individual piece.
Sustainability Notes
Represents durable vintage goods that promote a circular economy through the reuse and preservation of historic household items.