
Set of four crystal wine glasses with gold-encrusted rim in 'Rambler Rose' pattern by Tiffin-Franciscan
Selling Price
$60
History
The Rambler Rose pattern was produced by Tiffin-Franciscan Glass Company during the mid-20th century, primarily in the 1940s through 1960s. Tiffin Glass was renowned for its elegant stemware featuring hand-applied gold decoration, which required skilled artisans to apply the intricate gold encrustation along the rims. These glasses represent the golden age of American elegant glassware, when such pieces were prized possessions displayed in china cabinets and used for special occasions. Rambler Rose stemware appeals to collectors of vintage American glassware, particularly those who appreciate Mid-Century elegant dining pieces. The combination of delicate crystal and luxurious gold trim makes these glasses highly sought after by enthusiasts of formal table settings and those who collect Tiffin-Franciscan patterns. The set's completeness and the enduring beauty of the gold decoration make it especially attractive to collectors seeking to recreate or preserve the refined entertaining style of the 1940s-1960s era.
Origin
United States
Maker
Tiffin-Franciscan Glass Company
Time period
circa 1940–1960