Retro-Modern Culver Glass Cocktail Set in the Rarely Seen Hispana Pattern
Exceptional Culver Glass cocktail set includes (1) 14″ tall double spouted mixer and (6) matching rock tumblers. Made in the U.S.A.
Culver Glass called this applied gold pattern “Hispania”. Hard to find pattern today. Unmistakably Culver Glass, with its rich 22 karat gold decor and retro modern design so popular in the 1960s to 1970s. This set was made in the 1970s, as it does not bear the Culver signature. In the 1970s gold Culver brand stickers were applied to the glass, and the signature line stopped appearing in the pattern. This set does not have the sticker, but it is verified authentic Culver Glass.
According to Classy Concoctions (internet blog), the company began in 1939 and gained worldwide notoriety in the Mid-20th Century for their gold adorned bar ware. The company was managed by the original owner’ son, Mickey Rothenberg, who sold it in 1996. He remained in the glass making business until he perished on 9/11 aboard a high-jacked plane. Read more of Culver’s story on the blog .
The glass was mold blown with solid weighted bases.The thick gold decor was applied by a secret method developed by Culver Glass.
The set has not chips or cracks and the gold is 100%. The gold decor does show its age as it is a bit crackled in areas, but this is expected. In excellent condition for its age and decor. Super classy Retro modern cocktail set.
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