12 NEW in BOX STEUBEN Glass HIGHBALL Whiskey Scotch Macallan MCM 1940s cocktail

Description

Signed
Steuben
HIGHBALL
SET
George Thompson designs 1943
Consider this elegant mid century fully signed* new in box Steuben set of
One dozen (12) tall Highballs,
vintage designs in
new
condition with
no interior stains or clouding, no chips, no nicks, no cracks, no scratches or display wear, never held ice.
These style icons are the perfect foil for your best single malt Scotch, Irish Whisky, whiskey, Bourbon.  Each will come wrapped in it's fine flannel Steuben labeled bag (with no tears, stains or mildew/nicotine odors) in original sound but cosmetically poor 1940's vintage box with tape residue and wear. This mid century set, with a bottle of his favorite potion, would be perfect for a special
birthday or anniversary gift.  Mandatory for your own barware collection and entertaining, perfect for your after work "Mad Men" set-ups!!
Fashioned by George Thompson, designer of many Steuben mid century favorites, these tall dimpled Steuben Highballs are a labor intensive design that was retired for many years. During the glass blowing process a wet cherry wood dowel was plunged into the base of the formed glass and this created the dimpled indentation that is a hallmark of this famous design.  Cherry withstands very high temperatures and many glassworker tools are formed of this wood that is common in central NY. This
fully signed authentic mid century Steuben
set
was entirely hand made, mouth blown and hand polished at the Steuben glassworks in Corning NY.
The buyer will receive twelve new condition highballs like the tallest center one shown in the first photo. Each highball is approx. 5.5" tall by 3" wide and holds 12 oz. to the brim.  Each is correctly signed "Steuben" with the full name in script on the base bottom. Each glass weighs approx. one pound giving good weight and hand like a bespoke suit. Expect minor variations in size as the glasses are mouth blown.  (I also have 12 new condition Old Fashioned size glasses in this pattern, contact me if interested.)
Steuben was renown for their rigorous attention to detail and for the high quality of their glass. They stated in their literature that they did not market "seconds". In fact, they noted that such pieces were destroyed in house. Steuben Glass was founded by Frederick Carder in 1903 and was located in the Fingerlakes Region of New York State. By following strict standards for design and manufacture they achieved recognition as the world's premier glassworks. Steuben Glass was frequently the gift of state by US Presidents to foreign dignitaries. Steuben is a luxury brand. Because of these factors, a well maintained handmade Steuben collectible is likely to increase in value over time.
A very fair buy it now price for an authentic mouth blown unused signed mid-century Steuben barware set with no hidden reserve. Last Steuben retail of their hand made glasses was 0-0 per glass a number of years ago.
Free insured shipping
to US lower 48 states.
I ship promptly and pack with care double boxing fragiles. My goal is that you are satisfied with this item and the service you receive. I encourage you to ask questions. The art glass that I offer is handmade and as such may vary slightly from item to item.
I appreciate your interest in this set and I hope you will take time to look at the other items I have listed on
Ebay
this week.
This highball design
appears in the 1982 and 2003 editions of the MJ Madigan Steuben reference book.