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Set of four vintage glass cordial or tea glasses with gold-tone striped decoration and applied handles

Set of four vintage glass cordial or tea glasses with gold-tone striped decoration and applied handles

History

These decorative cordial or tea glasses represent mid-20th century European glassware design, likely produced in Bohemia (Czech Republic) or Turkey during the 1960s-1970s. The gold-banded decoration and applied handles reflect the popular aesthetic of that era, when such glassware was commonly used for serving liqueurs, cordials, or Turkish tea in elegant settings. These glasses appeal to collectors of mid-century barware and vintage glassware enthusiasts who appreciate the distinctive gold-striped decoration and functional design. The set format makes them particularly desirable for those seeking complete vintage entertaining pieces, and they hold nostalgic value for those who remember similar glassware from their childhood or family gatherings.

Origin

Bohemia, Czech Republic or Turkey

Time period

circa 1960–1980