Vintage Culver Ltd Highball Drinking Glasses with 22K Gold Owls, Set of 6 Circa 1950's.
This set of 6 vintage Culver highball tall glasses is a true gems from the mid-century era, these glasses showcase the iconic Culver Ltd signature and design featuring two perched embossed owls in exquisite 22K gilded gold enamel.
Wonderful vintage Hollywood Regency set of 6 Clear with encrusted embossed gold owls on branch with gold ring Tom Collins Culver Ltd tumbler glasses.
Each glass has a pair of detailed 22k gold owls perched on a branch with a crackled band at the top rim.
This is a set of 6 spectacular owl glasses by Culver. The applied design is 22k gold, with black accents.
Excellent detail and texture in the design. Amazing addition to an owl collection or mid-century styled bar.
Culver ltd highball glassware, Mid Century barware in good condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear.
The glasses are in very good vintage condition with some light loss of gilt on the owls and the Culver ltd signature gone.
Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections.
Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Great condition considering the age.
Measurements: 5 1/2" tall, 2 3/4" across the opening.
Culver ltd Gilt Signed Vintage Mid-Century Barware, 22K Gilded Gold Owls, Highball Tumbler Drinking Glasses.
Made in USA, Circa 1950s.
The Culver Ltd signature lettering indicate that they were made in the 1950s 60s.A perfect addition to your home, these glasses are meant to be displayed and enjoyed on your bar or bar cart. These glasses also add a Don Draper, Mad Men vibe adorning a credenza or sideboard. all trimmed in gold. Not only perfect for drinks, these also make awesome small vases for a different sort of centerpiece. Use them in groupings or along the center of the table filled with your favorite flowers or a single specimen peony, rose or orchid. The condition is excellent and the colors are vibrant making these also decorative for a display. Since 1939, Culver has provided only the finest quality beverage and bar products for homes all across the globe.
Pattern: Owls by Culver.
A fabulous and rare find of mid century barware by Culver Ltd.
Each glass signed Culver ltd. The glasses are 5 5/8" high by 2 3/4" wide and hold 12.5 oz.
Condition: There is light, age-related wear to the gold of some of the glasses, some loss of gold design see pictures.
Culver Ltd Glass Company created lavish and opulent cocktail ware from 1939 when founded by Irving Rothenberg through 1996 when they were sold to Moderne Glass Company, Inc; but it is their designs from the 1950s through the 1960s that have become highly collectable and for which they have become most renowned.
Founded in Brooklyn, NY in 1939, Culver Ltd. (commonly known as Culver Glass) is an American glass manufacturer. The company produced over 75 glassware patterns, but is best known for its mid-century designs. Most of its glassware patterns featured 22k gold gild. The Culver signature appeared on most of its mid-century designs. At first, Culver's mid-century glassware was signed in script. Later, the company turned to block lettering followed by gold foil labels carrying the Culver signature. The company stopped producing its gold overlay pieces in the 1980s and was sold to Moderne Glass Company in the mid-1990s. Lavish and Opulent Cocktailware from the 1940's. In the late 1950’s, Culver Ltd started the application of the 22-karat gold to their glassware. The super-heated, roll-on process of gold remains a secret today. Culver glass from the 1940’s through the ’50s are signed with a script Culver. The Culver mark changed to block lettering in the late 1960’s through the 1970’s. Culver glass after the 1970s are typically unmarked today because the company changed to paper labels attached to the glass. Many of these labels have disappeared from use. Culver Ltd. is a company known for its vintage glassware and barware. Established in the mid-20th century, Culver Ltd. produced a wide range of glassware items that gained popularity for their distinctive and ornate designs. Culver Ltd. vintage glasses are often characterized by their bold and lavish patterns. They frequently feature 22-karat gold accents or intricate metallic designs, which are applied using a specialized process. The designs can range from geometric patterns and abstract motifs to nature-inspired themes like floral or animal prints. These glasses were commonly used for entertaining and special occasions, and they became particularly popular during the mid-century modern era. Culver Ltd. glassware sets were often sold in matching collections, including tumblers, highball glasses, cocktail glasses, and decanters. Due to their unique designs and craftsmanship, Culver Ltd. vintage glasses are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of mid-century glassware. They are admired for their quality, attention to detail, and the way they capture the aesthetic of the era.
