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Stunning lot of 8 Dorthy Thorpe, roly-poly Sterling silver fade glasses and accompanying caddy in very good Preowned condition. Glasses …
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Stunning lot of 8 Dorthy Thorpe, roly-poly Sterling silver fade glasses and accompanying caddy in very good Preowned condition. Glasses show very minimal signs of wear and use, almost none! Carrier caddy is also in great condition. Some minor wear shown in photographs. Make sure to see all the pictures
Dorothy C. Thorpe (1901–1980s) was a renowned mid-century California designer known for elegant glassware featuring wide sterling silver rims, platinum bands, and sandblasted, nature-inspired motifs. Her glassware products were Popularized by Mad Men, her signature pieces include "Roly Poly" glasses and "Silver Fade" glassware. She frequently utilized glass blanks from manufacturers, applying her own distinct, often metallic, decorative elements.
Key Features of Dorothy Thorpe Glassware:
Silver Fade: A dense sterling silver overlay at the top of the glass that fades as it moves down the glass, often referred to as "Atomic" or "Bubble" glass.
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- Dimensions
- 3.12ʺW × 3.88ʺD × 3.25ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Brand
- Dorothy Thorpe
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Art Glass
- Sterling Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- This set of 8 roly poly glasses are in like new condition. Purchased from an estate that had thousands of … moreThis set of 8 roly poly glasses are in like new condition. Purchased from an estate that had thousands of pieces of glassware that had never been used and were solely On display. No scratches, haziness or typical use marks. less
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