Culverware Appraisal

Mid-Century Modern Culver-Style Owl Highball Glass

This is a vintage highball or collins-style drinking glass, likely dating from the 1960s to 1970s. The piece is constructed from clear, machine-made glass and features an upright cylindrical form with a slight taper toward the base. The primary decorative element consists of a dual-owl motif applied in a textured copper-orange or gold-tone metallic finish. The owls are depicted in a stylized, graphic manner seated on a branch, with concentric 'googly-eye' details typical of Mid-Century Modern kitchenware. A thin, coordinating metallic band circles the rim of the glass. In terms of condition, there is visible wear to the metallic finish, particularly along the top rim where the gilding appears mottled and partially rubbed away from use. The owl graphics show slight signs of attrition but remain largely intact and vibrant. There are no immediate signs of chips or deep cracks visible in the glass body. While no maker's mark is clearly visible in the image, the style and metallic application are highly reminiscent of manufacturers like Culver or Georges Briard, who specialized in high-quality decorated glassware during this era. The glass represents a popular whimsical decor style from the mid-20th century.