A lovely Cera "World Atlas Map" cocktail set, which includes a martini pitcher and 5 smaller rocks glasses and a glass stirring wand. Such a magical pattern with its heavy embossing of old world atlas maps outlined in 22k gold. Similar to Culver and other MCM glassware manufacturers, Cera used used a heavily textured embossing method with real 22k gold in the pattern. If you're not up on your geography, this set will get you there! Why not sip your drinks out of these stunning rocks glasses?!
Maker/pattern: Cera, World Atlas Maps
This set includes 7 pieces: 1 pitcher, 1 glass wand, 5 small rocks glasses
A quick summary on this glassware manufacturer: Cera Glass was made in Hackensack, NJ, USA, in the 1950s & 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.
Hallmarks: None
Condition: Very good vintage condition overall. The glass clarity is perfectly clear (no cloudiness). No chips or nicks. The gold and pattern is in great shape.
wo of the four glasses show very, very mild/general wear. And the pitcher has a tiny scratch in the lower gold band (that may have occurred during manufacturing). The glass clarity is perfectly clear, no cloudiness. No chips or nicks. The pattern/gold is vibrant. Truly a lovely set.
Measurements: The pitcher measures 8" tall x 3" in diameter; the rocks glasses (which are smaller in size) and measure 2 3/4" tall x 2 1/2" in diameter; the wand measures 8 1/4" long. Please note: this pattern came in a number of different glassware sizes. These are the smaller rocks glasses. If you're trying to match a current set, please make certain it's the size/measurements we've given. Cheers!
We're also selling a set of 6 tall tumblers in this pattern, if you're interested in a larger set. See other listings!
**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery.
****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. Cheers!
Maker/pattern: Cera, World Atlas Maps
This set includes 7 pieces: 1 pitcher, 1 glass wand, 5 small rocks glasses
A quick summary on this glassware manufacturer: Cera Glass was made in Hackensack, NJ, USA, in the 1950s & 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.
Hallmarks: None
Condition: Very good vintage condition overall. The glass clarity is perfectly clear (no cloudiness). No chips or nicks. The gold and pattern is in great shape.
wo of the four glasses show very, very mild/general wear. And the pitcher has a tiny scratch in the lower gold band (that may have occurred during manufacturing). The glass clarity is perfectly clear, no cloudiness. No chips or nicks. The pattern/gold is vibrant. Truly a lovely set.
Measurements: The pitcher measures 8" tall x 3" in diameter; the rocks glasses (which are smaller in size) and measure 2 3/4" tall x 2 1/2" in diameter; the wand measures 8 1/4" long. Please note: this pattern came in a number of different glassware sizes. These are the smaller rocks glasses. If you're trying to match a current set, please make certain it's the size/measurements we've given. Cheers!
We're also selling a set of 6 tall tumblers in this pattern, if you're interested in a larger set. See other listings!
**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery.
****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. Cheers!