Description
Rare Vintage Mid Century Humorous Novelty Cocktail Glass Set, Circa 1960s. Comic characters in the style of Reg Smythe's works. Each glass features a character with a humorous quote related to drinking. Graphically beautiful illustrations in black, white, red and gold. Offered as a complete set of eight glasses.
Quotes on Each Glass:
"Be Troubled No Longer! Be Worried No More! Here is the key to Success & Happiness."
"Down with alcohol! Down the Hatch that is!"
"a Toast to Your Wife & Sweetheart! (May They Never Meet!)"
"i Like You... You Got Spirit!"
"Want To Cut Calories? Skip The Olive"
"Drive Safely The life you save may be a bartender"
"You simply can't imagine what I've gone thru since you left...about a case and a half!"
"LIFE has its compensations- like laughter, small children at play, moonlight, flowers blooming in a field...and booze!"
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with very light surface wear to printing.
Specs: Each Glass - 2 3/4" Diameter x 5 5/8" Height
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent vintage condition with very light surface wear to printing.
Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Gold Leaf, Paint
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
Quotes on Each Glass:
"Be Troubled No Longer! Be Worried No More! Here is the key to Success & Happiness."
"Down with alcohol! Down the Hatch that is!"
"a Toast to Your Wife & Sweetheart! (May They Never Meet!)"
"i Like You... You Got Spirit!"
"Want To Cut Calories? Skip The Olive"
"Drive Safely The life you save may be a bartender"
"You simply can't imagine what I've gone thru since you left...about a case and a half!"
"LIFE has its compensations- like laughter, small children at play, moonlight, flowers blooming in a field...and booze!"
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with very light surface wear to printing.
Specs: Each Glass - 2 3/4" Diameter x 5 5/8" Height
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent vintage condition with very light surface wear to printing.
Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Gold Leaf, Paint
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent vintage condition with very light surface wear to printing.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
5.62 x 2.75 x 2.75 in
Mid Century Humorous Novelty Cocktail Glasses, Set of 8, Circa 1960s
Estimate $280-$460
Starting Bid
$140
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