A lovely and rare set of 5 Mid Century "Oil Derrick" large rocks glasses by Sinclair Oil. These glasses features a vibrant black and gold pattern that includes Oil Derricks, an Oil Well, a Dinosaur (Sinclair's company mascot, more company details below) and various other Oil-related motifs. The gold is extremely shiny (we had to take most of the photos at an angle, to avoid glare and reflections in the gold sections). These are nice, heavy, larger rocks glasses. Truly a magical set.
A bit about Sinclair Oil: In 1916, Harry F. Sinclair, a pharmacist from Independence, Kansas, founded the Sinclair Oil and Refining Corporation. By the late 1920s, Sinclair Oil was the seventh largest oil company in the United States. Sinclair Oil's mascot, Dino the Apatosaurus, first appeared in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1963. Dino became a fan favorite and was named an Honorary Member of the American Museum of Natural History in 1975. In 1976, Sinclair Oil reincorporated in Wyoming. Sinclair Oil is one of the oldest continuous brands in the energy business.
This set includes 5 glasses
Maker / Era: Sinclair Oil, Mid Century
Hallmarks: None
Measurements: Approx. 4 1/2" tall x 3 1/2" diameter
Condition: Very good vintage condition with mild signs of wear. There is some very minor gold loss in a few places but overall the pattern is in great shape and vibrant. The glass clarity is perfectly clear. Truly a lovely set.
*General note on vintage glassware: 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).
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****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.