{"product_id":"cera-dow-jones-cocktail-pitcher","title":"Cera Dow Jones Cocktail Pitcher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lovely Cera \"Dow Jones\" stock market martini pitcher and glass stirring wand. Such a gorgeous pattern with heavy enamel and gold embossing of the stock market industrial average (from 1958-1968 along with three US Presidents: Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson) in 22k gold, black, and white. Similar to Culver and other MCM glassware manufacturers, Cera used used a heavily textured embossing method with real 22k gold in the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker\/pattern: Cera, Dow Jones \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks: \"Cera\" can be found on the pitcher in black font\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bit about this glassware manufacturer: Cera Glass was made in Hackensack, NJ, USA, in the 1950s \u0026amp; 60s.  They created elegant cocktail glasses, barware and other specialty pieces, which were sold in high end department stores of the era.  Anthony Velonis, who was already a famous WPA silkscreener and artist, started the Cera Glass Company which pioneered methods of silkscreen printing on glass.  Similar to other Mid Century glassware makers, his designs were trimmed in 22K gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: The pitcher measures 8\" tall\" tall x and the glass stirring wand measures 9 3\/4\" in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:  Great vintage condition. Great glass clarity. Gold is vibrant. The glass wand is in perfect shape. Truly a lovely pitcher\/wand set. Cheers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: Mid Century glassware often has imperfections (i.e. tiny bubbles in the glass, or a \"seam\" from when the glass was being created, an extra spot of gold or enamel that made it on a clear part of the glass, a small \"wrinkle\" in the glass, etc -- purely the nature of vintage glassware).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e****Important to note pre-purchase: Buyers, please examine all photos carefully as we cannot accept returns due to the fragile nature (the possibility of breakage or damage when being shipped back) of our vintage\/antique pieces. Our items are true vintage pieces that might have manufacturers flaws, flaws from age, or imperfections in general from being vintage. We try to explain the condition\/description in an accurate and thorough manner but we ask that you please examine all photos carefully and ask all questions before purchasing an item as we are unable to accept returns due to the risk of breakage\/damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© Southern Vintage Wares, 2018 - Present. Unauthorized use, copying and pasting any portion of this content, and\/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and\/or owner is strictly prohibited.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Vintage Wares","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50060143690039,"sku":"","price":205.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/5974\/5605\/files\/IMG_6868.jpg?v=1737139949","url":"https:\/\/southernvintagewares.com\/products\/cera-dow-jones-cocktail-pitcher","provider":"Southern Vintage Wares","version":"1.0","type":"link"}