{"product_id":"purple-thistle-glasses-gregory-duncan-61445","title":"Purple Thistle Glasses Gregory Duncan, New Old Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning set of eight (8) Purple Thistle glasses by Gregory Duncan, still in the original box. The pattern is simply gorgeous and features an embossed pattern of deep purple and gold thistles. The texture of these is simply gorgeous and has a slightly \"raised\" or 3-D feel to it. These glasses were designed by Gregory Duncan and made by West Virginia Glass Company, Mid Century. Truly a stunning and rare set. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set includes 8 glasses in their original box along with the authenticity card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker\/era: Gregory Duncan\/West Virginia Glass Co, Mid Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick summary on the glassware makers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGregory Duncan\u003cbr\u003eThere is little information on this glassware designer. Their patterns were made\/sold during the Mid Century using West Virginia Glass Company to produce their patterns. When found in their original packaging, Gregory Duncan glassware is always in a West Virginia Glass Co. box along with a West Virginia authenticity card. Similar to Culver, their patterns were highly textured\/raised and featured real 22k gold in the design. Their most notable patterns include Dandelions and Thistles. Duncan glassware always bares the signature \"Gregory Duncan\" in Gold cursive font. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest Virginia Glass Company\u003cbr\u003eWest Virginia Glass Specialty Company (WVGS) was based in Weston, West Virginia and created some of the most stunning glassware from 1929-1987 and was especially well-known for their hand-blown glass. In the 1950s and 60s, WVGS created a number of heavily embossed and\/or Hollywood Regency style patterns that, similar to Culver, contained real 22k gold in the paint. These glasses do not bare a permanent hallmark but came with a gold foil sticker that said \"West Virginia Glass Company\" that was typically removed by the buyer after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks: All glasses are signed \"Gregory Duncan\" in gold cursive font.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:  Pristine. These glasses appear to be NOS (New Old Stock). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 5 1\/2\" tall x just shy of 2 3\/4\" in diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery. Please note: we're not making a penny on shipping. These glasses will be double-boxed to ensure safe arrival, which means a larger, heavier box! \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. Cheers!.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Vintage Wares","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52483642065207,"sku":null,"price":670.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/5974\/5605\/files\/il_fullxfull.5327211439_ni7c.jpg?v=1781622053","url":"https:\/\/southernvintagewares.com\/products\/purple-thistle-glasses-gregory-duncan-61445","provider":"Southern Vintage Wares","version":"1.0","type":"link"}