35 Piece Vintage Mid Century Modern Clear Glass St

Updated September 18, 2026

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Lot number	328
Estimate	10.00 - 25.00 USD
Auction	October Art & Collectibles- 2-DAY Auction
Date	October 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT
Auction house	Oakwood Auctions
Location	Stouffville

An exceptionally comprehensive and visually cohesive 35-piece vintage mid-century modern clear glass stemware and promotional barware collection, representing the golden era of home entertaining and classic cocktail culture. This distinguished assemblage includes an elegant range of clear blown and pressed glass forms: brandy snifters with generous rounded bowls, tall slender-stem wine glasses, classic red and white wine goblets, short-stemmed cocktail glasses, pressed glass sugar and creamer service pieces, and a curated selection of mid-century promotional Scotch and Bourbon bar tumblers featuring gold enamel decoration and iconic distillery branding. Notable highlights include authentic vintage promotional glasses advertising Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, Water, Ginger Ale, Usher’s Green Stripe Blended Scotch Whisky, and Black and White Buchanan’s Special Blend Old Scotch Whisky. These gold-accented and enamel-decorated examples are increasingly sought after by collectors of vintage barware, whisky memorabilia, and mid-century advertising ephemera. Surviving examples in complete groupings such as this are becoming increasingly scarce, particularly in preserved condition. The stemware portion reflects refined mid-century entertaining aesthetics: Multiple brandy snifters with full-bodied bowls ideal for cognac and armagnac Tall, elegant wine glasses with elongated stems Classic red and white wine goblets Short-stem cocktail glasses Pressed glass creamer and sugar in a diamond-cut pattern The clear glass examples are free from visible chips, cracks, or structural damage. Promotional enamel decoration shows light age-appropriate wear but remains vibrant and legible. Overall condition across the collection is very good to excellent vintage condition, suitable for both display and functional bar service. This collection presents outstanding decorative and practical appeal for: Mid-century modern interior design Whisky and bourbon collectors Vintage barware enthusiasts Restaurant and hospitality design buyers Set decorators and prop houses Private collectors building a curated cocktail service The rarity lies not in a single rare piece, but in the survival of a cohesive 35-piece multi-form collection spanning stemware and branded whisky advertising glassware in unified condition. Group offerings of this scale are increasingly difficult to source intact. An ideal acquisition for the serious collector seeking authentic mid-century cocktail culture artifacts combined with functional entertaining glassware.

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