A lovely Mid Century Culver "Greek Key"skyscraper style martini/cocktail pitcher. This tall pitcher is simply breath-taking and features Culver's "Greek Key" design that has a "raised" texture. The pictures don't do it justice. We took photos in two different lighting settings to try and capture the vibrancy and pattern. Truly a stunning piece.
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, scrolling leaf patterns, holiday designs, sports motifs and many others.
Maker/pattern/era: Culver, Greek Key pattern, 1960s
Hallmarks: None, this pitcher does not bare a Culver signature
Measurements: 10 1/2" tall x 3" in diameter
Condition: Very good vintage condition. This piece (like most all Mid Century glassware) has various manufacturing occurrences, i.e. micro tiny bubbles in the glass, etc. The gold "crackle" pattern is vibrant and in great shape. The glass clarity is clear. There's a thin line or scratch near the top rim that's very subtle and impossible to capture in a photo (we're not certain if it's a manufacturing occurrence or a scrape; it's extremely subtle and tough to see). In short, this pitcher/mixer is in very good shape and displays beautifully. Truly a lovely piece.
Please note: the gold crackle pattern intentionally has "cracks" in it (hence the "crackle" pattern)...we mention this as some that aren't familiar with this Culver pattern might not be aware the crackles are intentional. Cheers!
Please also 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, etc -- purely the nature of vintage glassware).
**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery.
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