Overview
These elegant highball glasses feature the iconic 'Silver Foliage' pattern, characterized by frosted glass bodies adorned with shimmering platinum leaf silhouettes.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Libbey Glass 'Silver Foliage' Highball Glasses, c. 1950s
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Story
In the post-war American suburbs of the 1950s, the home bar became the center of social life, and glassware like this was the ultimate status symbol for the 'hostess with the mostess.' Libbey Glass capitalized on this trend by creating 'hostess sets' that…
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1818, Libbey Glass moved to Toledo, Ohio, in 1888, eventually earning the city the nickname 'The Glass City.' By the mid-20th century, they were the world's largest manufacturer of glass…
Condition & Value
The frosting appears even, and the silver leaf patterns retain much of their luster, though there is slight thinning visible on some of the top bands. This estimate is for a set of four in good condition; individual glasses typically sell for $10-$15, while complete sets of eight with the original brass carrier can…
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