Golden Celeste Briard Glasses, Set of Eight, Circa 1957

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A set of eight Mid-Century glasses in the Golden Celeste pattern by Georges Briard, first shown in their 1957 catalogue.

… Read more A set of eight Mid-Century glasses in the Golden Celeste pattern by Georges Briard, first shown in their 1957 catalogue.

Georges Briard created award-winning designs for items including glasses, trays, coffeepots and dishes in materials like glass, ceramics, metal, wood, and gold-plated serveware. His serveware was especially popular from the 1950s to ’70s. It was produced by companies including Culver, Pfaltzgraff and Medina Glass and sold at high-end department stores like Neiman Marcus and Bonwit Teller. Briard’s designs were found in the homes of the most fashionable hosts of the mid-century. Today, they are highly prized by collectors.

A 24 karat gold checkerboard grid with images of smiling rayed suns, faceless suns, Roman capital columns, lyres, and other squares of geometric patterns on transparent glass.

The shape is called Suburban, with a tapered body and heavy bottoms. Weighty and FABULOUS.

3.75 inches top diameter tapering down to a base of 2.25 inches x 4.25 in. high

In remarkable condition – without the expected gold loss often seen on these glasses.
The set looks to be barely used. See less