A rare set of Culver Giraffe glasses. This pattern is one of Culver's more rare patterns and features 22 karat gold embossed/enameled giraffes (the giraffes spots are a "raised" enameled texture). We tried to zoom in to capture the true stunning factor of this pattern. The pictures don't do it justice. Truly a stunning and rare set.
A quick summary about this glassware maker: Culver created 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 Ltd., Giraffe pattern, Mid Century
Hallmarks: All glasses are signed "Culver Ltd" in 22k gold
Measurements: 5 1/2" tall x 2 3/4" in diameter
Condition: Good vintage condition. There are no chips or cracks or any kind. There is mild gold loss to a few places along the gold rim to several of the glasses. We're pretty Type A about the condition of our glassware, so here's a glass by glass summary:
Glass 1: mild gold loss in a few places on the upper gold rim
Glass 2: very, very mild gold loss in a few places on the upper gold rim
Glass 3: mild gold loss in a few places on the upper gold rim
Glasses 4 and 5 and 6: No gold loss
In short, these glasses are in good vintage condition, have mild gloss loss in a few places and display beautifully.
Cheers!
**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.
A quick summary about this glassware maker: Culver created 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 Ltd., Giraffe pattern, Mid Century
Hallmarks: All glasses are signed "Culver Ltd" in 22k gold
Measurements: 5 1/2" tall x 2 3/4" in diameter
Condition: Good vintage condition. There are no chips or cracks or any kind. There is mild gold loss to a few places along the gold rim to several of the glasses. We're pretty Type A about the condition of our glassware, so here's a glass by glass summary:
Glass 1: mild gold loss in a few places on the upper gold rim
Glass 2: very, very mild gold loss in a few places on the upper gold rim
Glass 3: mild gold loss in a few places on the upper gold rim
Glasses 4 and 5 and 6: No gold loss
In short, these glasses are in good vintage condition, have mild gloss loss in a few places and display beautifully.
Cheers!
**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.