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Ruby crackle shot glass is made by Kanawha Art Glass, pattern #158 Benedictine.
Ruby crackle shot glass is is hand blown in Rubarina Crackle.

Ruby Crackle Shot Glass by Kanawha Benedictine

A beautiful little piece, this Amberina glass toothpick holder is made by Kanawha Art Glass.

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Kanawha Benedictine Ruby Crackle Shot Glass

A rare little beauty, this ruby crackle shot glass is made by Kanawha Art Glass, complete with label. The pattern #158 Benedictine shot glass is in Rubarina Crackle. Circa 1950’s – 1960’s. It is hand blown with applied handle.

Kanawha Glass Company was established in 1955 in West Virginia, USA. During the 1960’s, they competed with other popular mid-20th century glass makers producing colorful stylized retro mod forms, such as this shot glass. They closed their doors forever in 1989.

The ruby crackle shot glass measures 3 1/8″ tall.

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