
Glass tumbler with etched London landmarks and icons
History
This frosted glass tumbler features iconic London landmarks including Big Ben, a double-decker bus, and a British bobby, representing mid-20th century souvenir glassware. Such glasses were popular tourist mementos from the 1950s through the 1970s, often sold at gift shops throughout London and other major British cities. These souvenir glasses appeal to collectors of vintage travel memorabilia, Anglophiles, and those interested in mid-century decorative arts. They are valued for their nostalgic charm and as affordable pieces of British cultural history that evoke the golden age of tourism.
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Origin
London, England, United Kingdom
Time period
circa 1950–1970