
Description
Elegant exquisite vintage set of 2 turquoise and gold highball cocktail glasses by Georges Briard in the Forbidden Fruit Pattern.
A truly rare and unique collectible set of turquoise and gold decoration with hard to find pattern " THe Forbidden Fruit".
Fantastic mid century vintage cocktail glasses by Georges Briard set of 2, each clear collins glass decorated in blue and green enamel and 22 karat gold.
Each tumbler glass has a pear on one side and an apple on the other within an embossed gold frame.
1950's Mid-Century Modern turquoise and gilt decorated tall glasses highball or double rocks glass 12 oz. Tumblers.
This set of 2 Mid-Century Modern highball glasses barware will create a dramatic display for a back bar or table setting.
This set of two rare vintage 1950's Hollywood Regency design highball tumbler glasses is an incredibly special and unique set to add to your barware collection.
Beautiful Turquoise, Green and Gold Color.
Mid-century Hollywood Regency highball cocktail glasses decorated with 22-karat gold leaf designs.
For barware collectors this one of a kind glassware set is the choice for your next dinner party or give as a gift to your favorite host. Serve your favorite cocktails in these fine barware.
These glasses come in a set of 2, making them perfect for gatherings with friends and family.
These are a beautiful and unique set featuring a purely luxurious design with vibrant gold, green and blue design.
These are from the 1950's, making them a true mid-century gem.
Set upon your gold bar cart or on display in a cabinets .
Size: 5.75" tall x 2.75" mouth opening diameter.
Good vintage condition.
Clean, without chips or cracks.
Some light loss of gilt, but very good, age appropriate wear.
See photos for details.
These are from the 1960s and must be hand washed.
They are not dishwasher safe.
Each glass is signed Georges Briard.
History of Georges Briard: Jakub Brojdo was born in the Ukraine and raised in Poland. He changed his name to Jascha (Yascha) Brojdo when he moved to Chicago in 1937 to study at the Art Institute of Chicago, where he earned his MFA. After serving in the U.S. Army throughout World War II he moved to New York and began painting metal serving trays signing them Brodjo. (quite a nice find for a collector). He was hired by his friend Max Wille, to create designs for the M. Wille Company, who came up with the name Georges Briard to mark commercial pieces. Brodjo was also a painter and would use his real name on his art pieces. As Georges Briard, Brodjo became an American award-winning designer, his designs stocked at high end department stores, such as Neiman Marcus and Bonwit Teller. Georges Briard designs became hugely popular throughout the 1950s to 70s, so it is prominent through many eras, but is most notable for the Mid Century Modern, Atomic & later 70s Kitsch designs. The Georges Briard signature can be found on everything from glass, ceramics, metal, wood, glasses, trays, coffee pots, dishes & more... In 2004, Brodjo was awarded the Frank S. Child Lifetime Achievement Award by The Society of Glass and Ceramic Decorators, in honor of his extraordinary contributions to the glass and ceramic decorating industry. Brodjo died in 2005, in New York at age 88. In the style of Gay Fad Vintage Art Deco barware, Fred Press Barware, Culver ltd vintage drinking glasses, Hollywood Regency Barware, Retro style cocktail glasses, Federal Glass Company, Imperial Glass company, Georges Briard Designer drinking glasses.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good vintage condition, clean, without chips or cracks, age appropriate wear
Dimensions:
Height: 5.75 in.
Width: 2.75 in.
Depth: 2.75 in.
Category: Cocktail Glasses
Origin: United States
Materials: Glass
Creator: Brand: Georges Briard; Designer: Georges Briard; Styled After: Culver Ltd.
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $27.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No International Shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from Moreno Valley, CA
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
A truly rare and unique collectible set of turquoise and gold decoration with hard to find pattern " THe Forbidden Fruit".
Fantastic mid century vintage cocktail glasses by Georges Briard set of 2, each clear collins glass decorated in blue and green enamel and 22 karat gold.
Each tumbler glass has a pear on one side and an apple on the other within an embossed gold frame.
1950's Mid-Century Modern turquoise and gilt decorated tall glasses highball or double rocks glass 12 oz. Tumblers.
This set of 2 Mid-Century Modern highball glasses barware will create a dramatic display for a back bar or table setting.
This set of two rare vintage 1950's Hollywood Regency design highball tumbler glasses is an incredibly special and unique set to add to your barware collection.
Beautiful Turquoise, Green and Gold Color.
Mid-century Hollywood Regency highball cocktail glasses decorated with 22-karat gold leaf designs.
For barware collectors this one of a kind glassware set is the choice for your next dinner party or give as a gift to your favorite host. Serve your favorite cocktails in these fine barware.
These glasses come in a set of 2, making them perfect for gatherings with friends and family.
These are a beautiful and unique set featuring a purely luxurious design with vibrant gold, green and blue design.
These are from the 1950's, making them a true mid-century gem.
Set upon your gold bar cart or on display in a cabinets .
Size: 5.75" tall x 2.75" mouth opening diameter.
Good vintage condition.
Clean, without chips or cracks.
Some light loss of gilt, but very good, age appropriate wear.
See photos for details.
These are from the 1960s and must be hand washed.
They are not dishwasher safe.
Each glass is signed Georges Briard.
History of Georges Briard: Jakub Brojdo was born in the Ukraine and raised in Poland. He changed his name to Jascha (Yascha) Brojdo when he moved to Chicago in 1937 to study at the Art Institute of Chicago, where he earned his MFA. After serving in the U.S. Army throughout World War II he moved to New York and began painting metal serving trays signing them Brodjo. (quite a nice find for a collector). He was hired by his friend Max Wille, to create designs for the M. Wille Company, who came up with the name Georges Briard to mark commercial pieces. Brodjo was also a painter and would use his real name on his art pieces. As Georges Briard, Brodjo became an American award-winning designer, his designs stocked at high end department stores, such as Neiman Marcus and Bonwit Teller. Georges Briard designs became hugely popular throughout the 1950s to 70s, so it is prominent through many eras, but is most notable for the Mid Century Modern, Atomic & later 70s Kitsch designs. The Georges Briard signature can be found on everything from glass, ceramics, metal, wood, glasses, trays, coffee pots, dishes & more... In 2004, Brodjo was awarded the Frank S. Child Lifetime Achievement Award by The Society of Glass and Ceramic Decorators, in honor of his extraordinary contributions to the glass and ceramic decorating industry. Brodjo died in 2005, in New York at age 88. In the style of Gay Fad Vintage Art Deco barware, Fred Press Barware, Culver ltd vintage drinking glasses, Hollywood Regency Barware, Retro style cocktail glasses, Federal Glass Company, Imperial Glass company, Georges Briard Designer drinking glasses.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good vintage condition, clean, without chips or cracks, age appropriate wear
Dimensions:
Height: 5.75 in.
Width: 2.75 in.
Depth: 2.75 in.
Category: Cocktail Glasses
Origin: United States
Materials: Glass
Creator: Brand: Georges Briard; Designer: Georges Briard; Styled After: Culver Ltd.
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good vintage condition, clean, without chips or cracks, age appropriate wear
Buyer's Premium
20%
Georges Briard the Forbidden Fruit Pattern Turquoise and Gold Glasses Set of 2
Estimate $150-$440
Starting Price
$70
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