A stunning set of 7 Mid Century Culver "Cotton Boll" glasses. This pattern features a two-sided pattern of stark white and vibrant gold Cotton Bolls. The pictures don't do this set justice. The white is a stark white and the gold is a stunning vibrant gold. Truly a stunning set.
A quick summary about this glassware maker: Culver was famous for their stunning decorative glassware in 22-karat gold – think lavish and opulent cocktailware of the 1950s and 60s. In the late 1950’s, Culver started the application of the 22-karat gold to their glassware. Fun fact: the super-heated, roll-on process of gold remains a secret today. Culver comes in a variety of patterns including gilded mushrooms, owls, cats, wildlife, Egyptian or Asian inspired design themes, holiday designs, sports motifs and many others. Their glassware bares several signatures (depending on the era) including "Culver Ltd" (Ltd = Limited), "Culver", and "Culver with a C inside a circle" (a copyright symbol). During the 1970s, many of Culver's glasses moved from the applied signature to a small gold foil sticker (that read: 22k Gold Culver Made in USA) that was often removed by the original buyer upon purchase. Culver stopped producing its gold overlay pieces in the 1980s.
Maker/pattern/era: Culver Ltd., Cotton Bolls, Mid Century
Hallmarks: All glasses are signed "Culver Ltd" in 22k gold
Measurements: 5 1/2" tall x 2 3/4" in diameter
Condition: Very, very good vintage condition. These glasses were unused and in a display cabinet for decades. Beyond minor "age" that comes purely from time, these glasses are in great vintage condition. Cheers.
**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery. We pack our glassware well, which means a larger, heavier box. This set will be double-boxed to ensure safe arrival.
****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!